There are plenty of keys to happiness, and dancing just so happens to be one of them! Latin and Ballroom dancing is a great way for people from all walks of life and age groups to get in shape. This goes past merely benefiting your body to also benefiting your state of mind and social connections.
HERE ARE THE TOP HEALTH REASONS
Uplifting and Fun
Not many activities are as joyful as these artistic dance moves. Concentrating on moving your body to the beat of the music instantaneously puts you in a positive head space. Not to mention, you will be surrounded by joyful individuals and uplifting music.
Muscle Toning
You will most definitely develop more strength and muscle definition. The fast turns, spinning and moves all contribute to muscle building. If you plan on joining in on these highly intensive dance moves, be prepared for a toned body!
Bones and Joints
Dancing can help protect bone density and prevent osteoporosis.
Flexibility
Flexibility is a major benefit of Latin and Ballroom dancing. Women may already be a bit more flexible than their male partners, but both parties cash in on this appealing health benefit. Latin and Ballroom classes or lessons start by stretching and warming up. This is important because stretching can protect against dance-related injuries and allow your body to dance at ease. Ballroom and Latin dancing itself contains plenty of stretching and bending. Therefore the more you dance, the more flexible you will become.
Brain Food
Latin and Ballroom dancing can help prevent the onset of dementia in later life. Also, a lifestyle highly infused with partnered dancing can produce even stronger mental health benefits.
Creative Outlet
Latin and Ballroom dancing is an amazing creative outlet! Not only does it allow you to move your hips at ease to the beat of the music- it also allows you to release your emotions and thoughts through those artistic moves. The art of dancing is something that comes naturally to people.
Stamina
Engaging in just about any cardiovascular or aerobic activity such as Ballroom and Latin dancing, can help improve your heart health and lower obesity, besides promote lung capacity.
Dancing is an effective way to improve general endurance. As the dance sessions get longer and longer, your muscles will be working harder and for a longer period of time. In turn, you will find yourself being able to go on with less fatigue.
Social Connectivity Taking up Latin and Ballroom dancing will expose you to a sea of new people who share common interests with you and i
t’s been proven that being more social can help improve self-esteem, lower stress levels, increase sense of purpose, and promote a positive outlook on life.
Latin and Ballroom dancing is suitable for any age groups, including children
Inga Haas School of Dance
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