Health
Stamina and Endurance
- Strengthens bones and muscles without hurting your joints
- Flexibility
- Posture, Body Alignment, and Balance
- Brain Capacity -- from the physical exercise, there's increased blood flow to the brain, the release of endorphins (feel good chemicals) into the bloodstream is stimulated; nerve cells are encouraged to grow; stress and depression are reduced. Mental challenges (learning new sets of skills) and kinesthetic memory (memorizing complex steps, sequences, body postures; moving in time and staying with the rhythm of the music) are boosted.
The aerobic nature of partner dancing stimulates weight loss (a 150 pound adult can burn about 150 calories during 30 minutes of moderate social dancing) and generally tones the entire body keeping you in top shape. Many people turn to social dancing when more traditional programs fall by the wayside, either because of injury or sheer boredom; plus, it serves as a wonderful stress relief.
Network
A lifetime social skill, good dancing develops an innate personal confidence. Opportunities continually present to meet
new people. As a popular, people magnet at social occasions and events, the skilled and confident dancer develops new and meaningful friendships on and off the floor; and experiences a sense of joy, fun, and new-found self-expression.
