The Benefits of Dance

• Dance gives the body a good workout and so 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

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

• Dance can bring a sense of community and camaraderie