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Benefits of Dancing: Physical, Hormonal & psychological

Dance provides an effective and balanced workout. Most muscles within the body are used during a dance giving a full aerobic workout. Slower, graceful moves also help tone the muscles.

Physical benefits:

Dance improves posture, stamina, agility and flexibility, strengthening the body’s core muscles.

Stronger bones

Particular style of stamping steps or jumping steps in dances improves bone density and reduces the risk of osteoporosis.

Healthier heart & lungs

Dancing is also shown to reduce the risk of cardiovascular disease, high blood pressure and type 2 diabetes.

Hormonal benefits:

Exercise releases endorphins, which are body’s natural ‘feel good chemicals’ and when they’re released, they make us feel better, improve our mood, increase pleasure, reduce stress, and minimize pain.

Psychological benefits:

While developing your dancing skills you should not be surprised if you:

• Get more fun and enjoyment out of your social life
• Enjoy increased self confidence
• Meet new people and make new friends
• Feel more at ease in social situations
• Make your partner happy
• Acquire more grace and poise
• Dress up and have fun
• Overcome shyness
• Relieve stress
• Discover recreation or entertainment in a new way
• Feel refreshed and relaxed

Dancing can be a way to stay fit for people of all ages, shapes and sizes. Dance keeps both the body and the brain active. Thus take the first step and dance your way to better health and life.