AMAZING BREAKTHROUGH!

Did you know that here at National Dance Clubs we are on the cutting edge of science? WE HAVE ACTUALLY CURED a very mysterious disease known as “Two Left Feet”. I don’t know if you have heard of it before, but it is quite debilitating. “Two Left Feet” has caused many hardships for many men and women on the dance floor, but National Dance Clubs is here to help! Our wonderfully trained team of experts have been transforming these individuals at a 100% success rate. 100 percent!

Do you suffer from this dreadful disease? Do you avoid weddings, dance functions, and clubs? Do you dance in front of your mirror but fear dancing socially? Please, don’t hesitate to call National Dance Clubs! We are here to help!

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 written by: K. Caron

WORK IT GIRL!

Want a leaner, stronger midsection?

One of the dangers that many Americans face today is the overwhelming epidemic of obesity.  Weight gain is on the rise, and according to USA Today, many Americans simply carry too much weight in their midsection which can cause dangerous health problems! “People with wide girths are more likely to have large amounts of deep-hidden belly fat around their organs. It might be the most dangerous kind of fat and could increase a person’s risk of diabetes, heart disease, stroke, and some types of cancer.” Luckily, there are solutions to this epidemic. Robert Ross, an exercise physiologist at Queens University in Kingston, Ontario, says that: “People with waists that wide need to reduce them immediately.”

So what should you do? Well for starters, diet and exercise! Although these two things sound easy, many Americans have a difficult time maintaining a healthy balance between the two. I hear it over and over again, “I get bored running on the treadmill”, “I don’t like going to the gym”, or “I need something that is fun and exciting”. My solution? Ballroom dancing! And here’s why:

• Ballroom dancing encourages good posture and body alignment. This will help strengthen your bodies core abdominal muscles. Believe it or not, having a strong core can improve your performance in everyday activities and improve your health! When you have a strong core, you reduce the risk of back injury, developing heart disease, high blood pressure, high cholesterol, and diabetes.
• Ballroom dancing is a cardiovascular exercise that will get that heart pumping and will help you burn more calories! Did you know that depending on the step, ballroom dancing can burn anywhere from 250-400 calories an hour-about the same as a brisk half-hour walk on the treadmill! So if you are someone who hates the treadmill, get on that dance floor! You can burn calories while having FUN and blast away unwanted fat.
• Exercise is about rewarding the body with endorphins. Endorphins, scientifically speaking, are neurotransmitters produced in the brain that reduce pain and give you that feeling of euphoria. In other words, they make you feel good! Ballroom dancing is a wonderful way to trigger those endorphins since ballroom dancing is indeed exercise!
• NO MATTER HOW SLOW YOU GO-YOU ARE STILL LAPPING EVERYONE ON THE COUCH! Instead of watching re-runs on Netflix, get that booty on the dance floor!

References:

MSNBC.COM: “Ballroom Dancing Puts the Swing in Exercise”

USATODAY.com: “Belly Full of Danger”

Ivillage.com: Endorphin 101: Your Guide to Natural Euphoria

Written by: K. Caron

Stay Connected!

Busy or on the go? Follow National Dance Clubs on all social media networking sites! We update these pages daily, and keep you informed with all that is going on at National Dance Clubs! Forget the dance of the week? Forget what time the group class is? LOOK NO FURTHER!

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Any more questions, comments, or concerns? Please contact National Dance Clubs directly at (423) 710-3481!

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 Written by: Kristina Caron

3 Elements of Becoming a Great Dancer

Are you interested in becoming a BETTER dancer? Are you interested in upping the ante? Here are 3 Key Elements that will lead you down that path:

1. Great Instruction: In order to be a great dancer, you need a qualified instructor who can teach you how to dance! National Dance Clubs has an array of wonderful, talented instructors who are eager to help you meet your goals and help you succeed!

2. Practice what you are learning: Some of our students will go as far as bringing a spiral notebook to their lesson so they can take notes after their lesson! Even if you can’t make it to the studio, take 15 minutes a day and practice the patterns that you have learned. We have all heard it before, “Practice makes perfect.”

3. Attend a Social Dance at least once a week: USA Dance, a member of the United States Olympic Committee states: “It is vital that you attend a social dance at least once a week and put into use the things that you have learned. Remember-”You use it or lose it.” Although our Friday Night Parties are a ton of fun, they are also designed to help you become a better dancer! We will see you Friday Night!

Written by: Kristina Caron

Shall We Dance?

We all know that there are many benefits to dancing, but did you know that there are many social benefits to ballroom dancing?

Ballroom dancing is a wonderful way to meet and make new friends in a low-pressure situation!  Ballroom dancers also share a wonderful sense of community since their friendships are formed due to a mutual bond and respect for the love of dancing. Many of our students have meet people that they otherwise wouldn’t have had the chance to meet just by learning how to dance with us! And you want to know the best part? You can meet your new friends as well as your old friends here at National Dance Clubs EVERY Friday Night! National Dance Clubs hosts a Friday Night Party at 8pm where we not only dance the night away, we serve food and refreshments as well!

Why not join a new community, make new friends, and heighten your sense of well being? Call National Dance Clubs Today!

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Written by: Kristina Caron

"I've always wanted to do this"- Stop Making Excuses-JUST DANCE!

There is something magical about someone who wants to learn how to dance, and more often than not there is a wonderful story behind their nervous smiles and somewhat anxious body language. As the door swings open each week, I know that the person before me reveals much more than the simple desire to move elegantly across a grand ballroom. Behind their desire to learn how to dance lies a web of mystery and more often than not, self discovery and self revival.

Upon first glance, their anxiousness may appear to the unknown eye as hesitation and doubt, but this anxiousness is apart of their journey and that nervousness most certainly fades. Something magical happens on that dance floor and while I can't narrow it down to one particular thing, I am sure any dance student would agree. Which is why, I believe that you should stop making excuses, and JUST DANCE! 


A few days ago, a woman walked into the studio inquiring information about our school. Her eyes were merely glowing as she watched as our students and instructors moved across the floor. "I've always wanted to do this", she said as she nervously filed out the form that I handed her. "Well, what has stopped you", I replied. And although she thought for a few moments, she could not think of one good excuse. "I don't know, time?" She smiled. It was at that moment I looked her into the eyes and said "It's time to do something for you!" 


Now, I understand that some of you really ARE crunched for time with families, children, and of course careers. BUT, if you really WANT to dance, you should! A private lesson is a little under an hour and it allows you too not only exercise, but to escape for a few moments to do something you TRULY enjoy! So why wait?!

Call National Dance Clubs today, even if it is to just to TRY us out! We can't wait to meet you!

Written by: Kristina Caron