BENEFITS OF BALLROOM DANCE

1. Ballroom Dance is a great workout.

A. Burn Fat/Lose Weight/Increase Metabolism.

Ballroom dancing is a low-impact aerobic activity that burns fat and can boost your metabolism.
In just thirty minutes of dance, you can burn between 200-400 calories- that's roughly the same
amount as running or cycling! Burning an extra 300 calories a day can help you lose between 12-
1 pound a week (and THAT can add up quickly).

B. Increase Flexibility.

A reputable ballroom dance class will typically begin with a few stretching exercises, to get you
prepped to execute dance steps with comfort & ease, and to protect against dance-related injury.

C. Increase Muscle Strength & Endurance.

Ballroom dancing contributes to the build-up of muscle strength because the act of dancing forces
a dancer's muscles to resist against their own body weight. The use of quick steps, lifts, twists and
turns, will help you develop more muscle strength in your arms, legs and core as your lessons
continue.

D. Great for All Ages.

Ballroom dance is a fun activity for everyone - from children to senior citizens, which is another
reason it's such an effective form of exercise. At Fred Astaire Dance Studios, we work with
students of all age groups, physical abilities and skill levels and will create a custom dance
program that's comfortable yet challenging, and will help you attain your dance AND exercise
goals.

2. Physical Health Ballroom dance can decrease blood pressure and cholesterol, improve cardiovascular
health, strengthen weight-bearing bones, help prevent or slow bone loss related to osteoporosis, lower the
risk of getting sick especially among older people (which can help prevent falls and stumbles)

3. Physical Health Ballroom dance can decrease blood pressure and cholesterol, improve cardiovascular
health, strengthen weight-bearing bones, help prevent or slow bone loss related to osteoporosis, lower the
risk of getting sick especially among older people (which can help prevent falls and stumbles)
2. Physical Health Ballroom dance can decrease blood pressure and cholesterol, improve cardiovascular
health, strengthen weight-bearing bones, help prevent or slow bone loss related to osteoporosis, lower the
risk of getting sick especially among older people (which can help prevent falls and stumbles)

5. Self-Expression and Creativity Dancing comes naturally to people, and it's an easy activity to partake
in. Dance provides an emotional outlet to express your feelings through body movements, with passion
and flair.

6. Stress and Depression. Dance lessons provide an enjoyable escape from your daily routine, plus a
chance to relax, relieve stress, and concentrate just on yourself.

 Group activities such as ballroom dance lessons can expand your sense of social
"connectedness" , which is beneficial to lowering stress and depression levels.
 The physical act of dancing releases endorphins, and lowers the level of stress hormones in our
bodies. This produces a sense of alert calm, and improves mood and energy levels