The Benefits of Dance

There are so many good reasons to get into dance, dancing can be a way to stay fit for people of all ages, shapes and sizes. It has a wide range of physical and mental health benefits.

• Dance gives the body a great workout and boosts your cardiovascular health

• Dancing helps to build core strength, flexibility, and promotes good balance and muscle tone which in turn protects the skeleton. Teenage girls especially need weight bearing exercises to build strong bones for later life which reduces the risk of osteoporosis

• Dance is good for mental health, research shows dance can decrease stress and anxiety, boost self-esteem and enhance cognitive ability

• Dance promotes musicality and creativity

• Dance brings a sense of community and camaraderie

• Dance is fun!