The Benefits of Ballroom Dancing Are for You!

                                              

Have you been looking for a new hobby to keep you both physically and mentally active? Maybe you’ve been wanting to meet new people or partake in an activity that will spark your interest and put some pep in your step. Ballroom dance lessons just might be what you've been searching for! Not only is Ballroom dancing fun and exciting, it’s also beneficial for your health and well-being. 

According to the USDA’s physical activity guidelines, dance is a “moderate activity”. Just 30 minutes of this type of activity every day is recommended for adults. Ballroom dancing is a whole lot more fun to stick to than working out at the gym and, because of this, it will be more likely to maintain your interest over a longer period of time. How cool is that! 

Did you know that dancing burns an average of 5 to 10 calories per minute? In fact, in one 55 minute lesson, you can burn up to 550 calories! Ballroom dances like the Swing and the Salsa also aid in flexibility-especially since most forms of dance require dancers to perform moves that require bending and stretching. With ballroom dance lessons for you or you and a partner, you can build your endurance and improve your overall health while having a great time.

Stress and tension are part of everyone’s life. Stress can play a part in numerous health and emotional problems if it is not alleviated. Believe it or not, relief and relaxation can be found through ballroom dancing! One of the best ways to fight stress is to make time for fun in your life. This includes making time for yourself, connecting with others, and doing something you enjoy every day. Give Argentine Tango lessons or Country dance lessons a shot and see how the stresses of your life fade away as you focus on learning something new and enjoyable. In partner dancing, you can also connect with others and enjoy the company and camaraderie of the fellow dancers and instructors.

Ballroom dancing not only exercises your body, it exercises your brain as well. Dancing presents constructive mental challenges like memorizing steps and working with a partner that cause your brain to make instant decisions. The movement and actions you make while dancing stimulate the connectivity between parts of your brain. Dancing integrates several brain functions at once — kinesthetic, rational, musical, and emotional — further increasing your neural connectivity. Do you think that an old dog can’t learn a new trick?  Not so! Through learning to ballroom dance, you are training your brain to do a new motor skill. With practice, your muscle memory will kick in and dance can become a second nature.

No matter your age or ability, ballroom dancing is beneficial for everyone! Whether you’re looking for a new hobby, searching for a exciting, low-impact physical activity, or just want to see what dance is like, you’re sure to find that dancing will prove constructive and valuable in your life. 

For ballroom dance lessons in Phoenix, Arizona that offer these benefits and so much more, try us out at Dance FX Studios in Mesa, AZ. We are on the border of Tempe and Chandler and are just minutes from the 101 highway leading you into Scottsdale and downtown Phoenix. Dance FX Studios will teach you how to become a confident social ballroom dancer in no time with private dance lessons tailored just for you. Enjoy the benefits of ballroom dancing with us at Dance FX Studios.