Benefits of Dance

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• Rhythmic movement triggers the release of endorphins, which make you feel good.

• Dancing strengthens your muscles, bones and joints.

• Dance is good for balance - it is a series of balance tests.

• Dancing keeps the mind sharp.

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• Dancing burns up calories

• Proper dance technique is good for posture.

• Dancing requires attentiveness, and gives you time-out from everyday stresses.

• Social dancing is great cardiovascular exercise because it's endurance exercise over a sustained period of time.

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• Dancing can be done without the hassle of going to a gym. You don't need any weights or machines.

• For older adults, it's great for your range of motion and allowing the joints to move freely.

• There is a lot of memory exercise involved with continual learning of new steps and routines

• Dancing is a social activity and you meet new friends.