Dance, in all its many forms, has a wide range of benefits. But PARTNER dancing, especially ballroom and Latin dancing, has even greater impact
Physical Benefits:
– improves cardiovascular health
– increases muscular strength, endurance and motor fitness – improves aerobic fitness and weight management
-energetic dancing can burn anywhere from 200-450 calories in just 30 minutes – stronger bones, better posture and reduced risk of osteoporosis
– improves coordination, agility and flexibility
– improves balance and spatial awareness
Mental Benefits:
– Research has proven that ballroom dancing can slow the advancement of dementia
and Alzheimer’s disease
– improves mental functioning as both the right and left hemispheres of the brain are engaged at the same time
– stress reduction thru physician and mental exercise
– improves general and psychological well-being due to release of endorphins
Social Benefits:
– improves social interaction skills
– greater self-confidence and self-esteem
– expands social ties in the community by engaging in a group activity
– forms a group identification with others who share a common interest