Lesson 1: Ballroom Safety Protocols

People dance for a few reasons: for fun, recreation and fitness. Dance
can be performed socially or to an audience. It can also be ceremonial or
competitive (Bluearth, 2015).
However, the range of body movements, repetition and speed of
movement, especially if you are new and learning unfamiliar steps, can put
you at risk of an injury. Through being mindful of any of these risk factors
you will help raise the risk of injury.
Things to consider:
Wear professionally fitted or any comfortable shoes.
Warm up thoroughly before you start dancing including
stretches. And after you dance, stretch and cool down your
body.
Take appropriate breaks during the activity.
Always keep hydrated.
Eat something light before dancing. Do not exercise or do the
activity without eating.
Listen to your body. Do not exercise if you are not feeling well.
If you feel dizzy, shortness of breath, chest pain, muscle or joint
pain, stop the activity and seek for medical advice as soon as
possible.