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What are Some Benefits of Dancing?

K T Solis
K T Solis

Many people are tired of the same boring workouts they force themselves to do in order to lose weight. Walking on the treadmill, lifting weights, and participating in an aerobics class are just a few of the ways people exercise in order to gain a healthier life. Those who are looking for a more exciting alternative may want to consider dancing since the benefits of dancing can help a person achieve a strong, slender body.

Dancing is an effective form of exercise that some people choose to do in order to take the place of other types of workouts. The benefits of dancing cause many people to leave the gym behind in favor of this more entertaining form of exercise. A half hour of dancing can burn between 200 to 400 calories. As a result, dancing enables people to get the benefits of exercise while avoiding boring, repetitious movements.

Dancing encourages social interaction.
Dancing encourages social interaction.

When a person decides to dance on a regular basis, she improves strength, increases flexibility, and reduces stress. Dancing helps people lose weight and develop self-confidence. Energetic dancing makes exercisers use muscles they may not have even known existed. It can even help people lower their blood pressure and improve their cholesterol level.

Dance instruction can improve a child's bodily coordination.
Dance instruction can improve a child's bodily coordination.

The benefits of dancing also include an improved cardiovascular system. Dancing prevents and treats osteoporosis, improves balance, and raises endorphin levels. Raised endorphin levels help people who battle depression or those who experience high stress levels.

Dancing helps people stand taller, improving their posture so that they appear to be more slender. Traditional forms of exercise can often make people look bulky. In contrast, if a person studies a form of dance like ballet, it can help them develop the long, lean look of a ballet dancer. When a person participates in a dance class, she automatically forgets about problems at home or in the workplace. Remembering steps and concentrating on how to perform a specific movement keeps the dancer's mind occupied on what is occurring within the dance studio.

Hip-hop and break dancing are popular types of dance classes.
Hip-hop and break dancing are popular types of dance classes.

People who take up dancing as a form of exercise often benefit from increased social interaction. Whether a person decides to learn ballroom, ballet, square dancing, or any other kind of dance, it often requires interaction with other dancers. Attending a dance class allows people to meet new people, thereby increasing contact with those who come from different backgrounds. This is one of the benefits of dancing that anyone can enjoy.

Dancing can be used as a form of self-expression.
Dancing can be used as a form of self-expression.

Instead of purchasing expensive memberships to a gym, consider enrolling in a dance class. Dance classes are relatively inexpensive, provide the same benefits of traditional exercises, and allow people to learn something new as they pursue a healthier body. The benefits of dancing are varied, including weight loss, an improved body shape, lower blood pressure, healthy cholesterol levels, reduced stress, and stronger bones. People who wish to take dance classes should investigate schools in their local area in order to find the right class for their needs.

Discussion Comments

suntan12

Greenweaver- I think it would be fun to try, but I have to build up my strength before doing so. I usually like to use DVD's at home when I dance, as I'm not very coordinated so it really helps me.

I used the Learn to Dance DVD for my wedding, and it really taught me about all about ballroom dancing.

I find the DVD more comforting to use and less embarrassing especially when you're not that graceful. This way whatever mistakes I make, I make them in my home and nobody will see me.

GreenWeaver

Moldova- I agree I totally enjoy dancing. But I heard that the benefits of pole dancing are really good.

Pole dancing is said to not only work your upper body but your abdominal muscles as well. It really is an intense total body workout, that often requires a 30 minute warm up consisting of stretches and Pilates in order to prepare the muscles for this activity.

This is another fun way to get to work out in.

Moldova

There are many health benefits of dancing. First it raises your heart rate which conditions the heart.

It also releases endorphins that really make you feel relaxed when you're done. Dancing also enhances your mood. It is really difficult to remain unhappy while you're dancing.

Dancing is easy to do and can be performed anywhere. This is one of the most entertaining ways to exercise.

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    • Dancing encourages social interaction.
      By: Yuri Arcurs
      Dancing encourages social interaction.
    • Dance instruction can improve a child's bodily coordination.
      By: Brocreative
      Dance instruction can improve a child's bodily coordination.
    • Hip-hop and break dancing are popular types of dance classes.
      By: Nikita Buida
      Hip-hop and break dancing are popular types of dance classes.
    • Dancing can be used as a form of self-expression.
      By: nanettegrebe
      Dancing can be used as a form of self-expression.
    • Dancing can be an effective weight loss method.
      By: Alexander Zhiltsov
      Dancing can be an effective weight loss method.
    • Ballroom dance is a great way to meet people.
      By: Dancer01
      Ballroom dance is a great way to meet people.
    • A benefit of dancing is weight loss.
      By: Elenathewise
      A benefit of dancing is weight loss.
    • Ballet dancing help build lean muscle mass.
      By: Zsolnai Gergely
      Ballet dancing help build lean muscle mass.
    • Ballet dancing can help someone develop a long, lean look.
      By: rvas
      Ballet dancing can help someone develop a long, lean look.