There are many benefits of learning to dance. First, dancing is fun. It is an activity that people of any age can enjoy. More than 10 million people ballroom dance in the United States alone.

If having fun isn’t enough, ballroom dancing is good for you. Mayo Clinic researchers reported that social dancing helps to:
• Reduce stress
• Increase energy
• Improve strength
• Increase muscle tone and coordination

Also, dancing is great exercise and a way to get in shape while having fun. Dancing the night away can burn more calories per hour than riding a bike or swimming.
The National Heart, Lung and Blood Institute (NHLBI) says that dancing can:
• Lower your risk of coronary heart disease
• Decrease blood pressure
• Help you manage your weight
• Strengthen the bones of your legs and hips

Dancing is one of the best forms of exercise because it provides aerobic exercise (heart healthy) while allowing you to engage in a social activity. A study published in the New England Journal of Medicine even found dancing can reduce the risk of Alzheimer’s disease and other forms of demenita. Dancing is the only physical activity out of the 11 in the study that was associated with a lower risk of dementia. Experts say it is because dancing engages both the body and the mind.

There is another great reason to take up dancing (as if health and fun are not enough). You will meet many wonderful people. Our doors are open to everyone who wants to enjoy the benefits of dancing.