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Whether a dancer is a casual social dancer or a high level competitive dancer, all dancers know one thing and that is dancing enriches their lifes!
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Dancing is a lot more than just music and steps. Aside from being just plain fun, it's a winning combination of physical activity, mental stimulation, emotional expression and social interaction. These benefits can spill over into your overall health and well being.
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Top 10 Health Benefits of Ballroom Dancing By
Health Fitness Revolution
-April 2, 2023
There are plenty of keys to happiness, and dancing is definitely one of them! The art of ballroom dancing has been alive since the 16th century- peaking in the 19th and 20th century after the incorporation of the two-step, tango, and waltz. Thanks to tv shows such as Dancing With The Stars, this elegant art form is back and in the spotlight of the dance world.
Ballroom dancing is a wonderful way for people from all walks of life to get in shape while also releasing their creative juices. This goes past merely benefiting your body- to also benefiting your state of mind and social connections. Dancing is a great social activity, and it has been proving that socializing regularly can have vast health benefits on self-esteem, stress, and even your BMI. Here are the Top 10 from Health Fitness Revolution and author of the book ReSYNC Your Life Samir Becic:
Don’t just dance, ballroom dance!
Uplifting and Fun
Not many activities are as joyful as these artistic dance moves. Low energy, gloominess, and negativity are not allowed on this fun-filled dance floor. Concentrating on moving your body to the beat of the music instantaneously puts you in a positive headspace. While newcomers may spend extra time concentrating on getting their moves right, the instruction is always given in a lively and upbeat manner. Not to mention, you will be surrounded by joyful individuals and uplifting melodies. After you get the moves down, it’ll be pure fun and laughs.
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Muscle Toning
You will most definitely develop more strength and muscle definition as you dance along to Mozart. Ballroom dancing contributes to muscle toning by forcing the dancers to resist their partner’s’ body strength. The fast turns, spinning and two-stepping all contribute to muscle building. Men, in particular, have instances of lifting their lady partners- which requires a great deal of strength! If you plan on joining in on these highly intensive dance moves, be prepared for sexy and toned legs!
Bones and Joints
Since dancing is a weight-resisting activity, it can help protect bone density and prevent osteoporosis. It can also help speed up knee recovery after surgery since it’s a lower impact exercise than jogging or biking. If you have weak knees or are gradually introducing your body to exercise, ballroom dancing is a great low-impact activity that can promote a fit lifestyle while also decreasing your chances of an exercise-related injury.
Flexibility
Flexibility is a major benefit of ballroom dancing. Women may already be a bit more flexible than their male partners- but both parties cash in on this appealing health benefit. Most ballroom classes start by stretching and warming up. This is important because stretching can protect against dance-related injuries and allow your body to dance at ease. Ballroom dancing itself contains plenty of stretching and bending. Therefore the more you dance, the more flexible you will become.
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Brain Food
In a 2016 study published in Frontiers in Aging Neuroscience, it was concluded that ballroom dancing, as well as other forms of social dancing, can help prevent the onset of dementia in elderly patients. It was revealed that “dance improved one of the cognitive domains (spatial memory),” which is vital for learning dance (Dafna Merom, et al., 2016). A lifestyle highly infused with partnered dancing can produce even stronger mental health benefits. The partnered benefits can also decrease loneliness for the elderly.
Burns Fat
Dancing is a low-impact aerobic activity that can boost your metabolism. In just thirty minutes of dancing, you can burn anywhere between 200-400 calories. That’s roughly the same amount burned by running or cycling. Burning an extra 300 calories a day can help you lose between 0.5-1 pound a week. While that may not sound too drastic, 1 pound a week adds up pretty quick!
Creative Outlet
Ballroom dancing is an amazing creative outlet! Not only does it allow you to move your hips at ease to the beat of the music- but it also allows you to release your emotions and thoughts through those artistic moves. The art of dancing is something that comes naturally to people. This makes it an easy activity for anyone to partake in. After a little bit of practice, you will easily find yourself getting lost in the music. You will also unlock a beautiful rhythm your body may have been hiding.
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Conditioning
Engaging in just about any cardiovascular or aerobic activity can help improve your heart health, lower obesity and type 2 diabetes risk, and also promote lung capacity. These full bodyconditioning benefits can be elevated by engaging in dance for at least half an hour, four days a week. While that may sound like a big commitment to make, it’s one that your body will thank you for it in the long run!
Endurance
Dancing an effective way to improve general endurance. As the dance sessions get longer and longer, your muscles will be working harder and for a longer period of time. In turn, you will find yourself being able to go on with little to no fatigue. Every time you brush up on your moves dance to improve your two-steps, lifts or speedy turns, you are also training your body to go on for longer periods of time with less succumbing.
Social Connectivity
Joining a ballroom dance class will expose you to a sea of new people who may potentially share common interests with you. Instead of spending your evenings glued to your television screen, you can engage in uplifting conversations and strengthen your social connections by trying this partnered activity. It’s been proven that being more social can help improve self-esteem, lower stress levels, increase sense of purpose, and promote a positive outlook on life.
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WhichofTheseBenefits HaveYouGainedthroughDance?
Emotional
Dancing may help you to...
Relieve Stress
Express Creativity
Counteract Sadness
Boost Confidence
Dancing may help you to...
Make New Friends
Foster Social Bonds
Overcome Shyness
Social Physical
Dancing may help you to...
Control Weight & Promote
Cardiovascular Heath
Increase Flexibility, Agility & Coordination
Improve Posture & Balance
Build Muscle Tone & Strength
Boost Energy & Endurance
Enjoy Travel Opportunities
Enhance Communication Skills Learn Teamwork.
Mental
Dancing may help you to...
Improve Memory Exercise Self-Discipline
Achieve Goals Learn Somthing New
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ThenWhyIsn'tEveryoneDancing?
THERE ARE 3 MAIN REASONS PEOPLE HESITATE TO DANCE.
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FEAR
Fear of Failure
Fear they will not be good enough
Fear someone will laugh at them
Fear no one will want to dance with them
Fear they will step on someones toes
Fear they do not have the right body type etc....
2.PHYSICAL OR HEALTH REASONS
3.FINANCES
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DoYouKnowSomeoneThat...
Needs to lose weight?
Needs more confidence?
Recently divorced?
Has lost a spouse?
Has health issues?
Is struggling emotionally?
Is under a lot of stress?
Wants to spice up a relationship?
Is getting married?
Has kids getting married?
Is going on a cruise?
WE ALL KNOW PEOPLE THAT WOULD ENJOY THE BENEFITS OF DANCE!
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Do'sandDon'tsofAsking!
Don't try to sell them dance lessons. Don't tell them how much you have spent on lessons. Don't pressure them to purchase. Don't be afraid to askremember they have more fear than you do.
Do invite them! Do come with them. Do tell them they do not have to dance. Do tell them about the benefits you have gained.
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Learn to listen for clues or openings in conversations that show a need for any of the benefits dance provides. Learn to listen for clues about any upcoming events where learning to dance would be beneficial.
Learn to look for opportunities to mention what dancing has done for you and how they might benefit to.
Know what times are best to bring guests and when any upcoming guest parties are scheduled.
Notify studio in advance that you are bringing a guest so that the studio team can assure your guest a quality service.
Let your guest know they are welcome to bring a guests. People feel better knowing they are not the only ones that can not dance YET.
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Example:
(Name) I know that you mentioned that you were interested in losing weight and I think that you would enjoy visiting the studio with me and seeing what they do. Ballroom dancing is fun and it is a great way to lose weight without having to be in a gym. The open house is or (days and times of guests parties or regular parties) which day is best for you?
Great, I'll pick you up at and we can ride together.
Remember to follow up with your guests!
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