Dance has been around forever. It’s an art form that’s basically a sequence of movements performed by the human body to the beat of a certain song (although, not limited by music), but it is way more than just that. It’s a great form of exercise, a creative outlet, and a way to express yourself through movement. It stimulates your brain and even promotes social interaction. Whether you want to start dancing as recreation or you want to go the competitive route, we want to let you know of the amazing health benefits for which you’ll be signing up.
Health Benefits of Dancing
Besides being great fun and accessible for people of all ages and sizes, there are other benefits that come with dancing.
- Improves cardiovascular health and increases lung capacity. You could say it help us keep ourselves young.
- Increases muscle tone and strength.
- Promotes weight loss as it helps burn a lot of calories. According to www.dancescape.com: “It is estimated that dance burns anywhere from 5 to 10 calories per minute depending on speed and intensity.”
- Exercises our memory as we have to repeat and remember steps in a routine. It’s basically a great workout for our brain.
- Helps us relax and relieve stress.
- Improves coordination, flexibility, and agility.
- Develops core strength.
- Gives our self-confidence and self-esteem a boost.
Dance Freely: No Cultural Barriers
Besides the health benefits that come with dancing, it also encourages cultural diversity. There are no cultural barriers to dance. Learning dances from around the world has a way to bridge the gap between cultures, bringing us closer together. Plus, it’s indoors, so it’s the perfect workout for Denver winters. Check out our world dance classes in Denver such as Bollywood, Afro-Caribe, Samba and Belly Dance. We even have some great world dance classes for kids, too, because it is never too early to start dancing.