The Joy of Dancing

Dancing and the Brain

Dancing improves brain function on an assortment of levels. Dancing and trying to spin like Michael Jackson is good for your brain. Any kind of dancing increases the number of chemicals being formed in the brain to help with the growth of nerve cells. Dances that require you to learn certain steps can actually increase your brain power and help to improve your memory skills. It has even been known to help reduce the risk of Alzheimer's disease. 

Dancing can be a most enjoyable form of exercise. But what most people don't know is that it also has many health benefits. Dancing is also a great body workout and can make your body feel good in a way that no other exercise can. The gains of dancing are like no other. It can help you lose weight, increase stamina and flexibility, strengthens and tone your body, produce confidence, improve balance and posture, and many other things.

Depending on the type of dance, you can actually burn a large amount of calories. An adult can really burn approximately 130 to 150 calories only doing 30 minutes of social dancing. The best part is you're not even thinking about losing the weight while dancing.

 Any type of dance will have you using all the different parts of your body. This helps to strengthen and tone your muscles without hurting your joints. It also helps to strengthen your bones, and tone your entire body. Specific dances also have certain benefits for your body. For example, belly dancing helps prevent lower back problems; ballroom dancing helps keep the heart in shape; and salsa dancing helps lower blood pressure and cholesterol. All forms of dance however are known to lower your risk of heart disease. 

Generally, dancing has become a well-known form of exercise. Ballroom dancing has become a part of the entertainment industry which has given it its rising charm. However, there are many different types of dance to try out, all of which keep you in good health and are lots of fun. 

You’ll never be bored by the many options with dance-inspired workouts ranging from Ballroom and Ballet to Hip hop and African dance classes.

Level

The intensity depends on the type of dance you choose. Hip hop and salsa are more fast-moving dance styles and are more intense than slower dances like the tango or waltz. All of them will use your entire body and will challenge your brain as you learn the choreography and form.

Areas It Targets

• Core:  Depending on the type of dance you choose, some of the steps will involve the core muscles.
• Arms: Though most dances focus on your lower body, you will also be using your arms.
• Legs:  The choreography will have you doing steps that work your lower body, including your quads and hamstrings.
• Glutes: Hip hop dancing and ballet include moves that involve the muscles.
• Back:  Dance uses your core muscles, including those in your back.

Sign up for a class today and have fun!