Benefits Of Dance

There's no doubt about it, Ballroom and Latin dancing is changing the way people feel about exercise, and themselves! For those skeptics who don't believe in the power of the mind in health and medicine, We've listed the physical proof first. Millions of people every year are enjoying the many benefits that these forms of dance provide. From physical, mental and social standpoints, our favorite recreation is one of the best overall forms of low impact/high aerobic workouts available. It's fun, it can be free, and best of all it's always done with someone else! Here are just a few of the many benefits Ballroom Dancing offers:

The Physical Benefits

Cardiovascular: Ballroom and Latin dancing (henceforth called B&L) can raise the heart rate anywhere from 80 to 120 (more for some of us) beats per minute. That is the equivalent of any strength training or aerobic program I have heard of.

Mental and Emotional Benefits

Self-Esteem: The first time I took my wife in an underarm turn, she almost broke my hand she squeezed so tight, "someone might notice me" was her explanation. She went on to a nat'l championship, then became a teacher then a performer. Myself, my wife, and almost everyone I know who does B&L, has found a deeper self worth and holds a greater value in themselves.