| The importance of staying healthy is getting a great | | | | Dancing is also great for building confidence and |
| deal of media coverage. Online video games, social | | | | self-esteem not only through the many performance |
| networking, and an abundance of DVDs and TV | | | | opportunities that dance offers, but also through |
| channels make it easier than ever to find | | | | better posture as children who are comfortable with |
| entertainment - and even meet new people - without | | | | the way their bodies move tend to feel more |
| leaving the home. This is causing a nationwide health | | | | confident. |
| problem, and according to government reports three | | | | Dancing is a highly sociable activity which makes it a |
| in five are predicted to be overweight by 2050. | | | | great way to meet new people. When going to the |
| Many forms of exercise are viewed as mundane, | | | | gym you may expect to carry out several solo |
| boring and unappealing whereas dance can be | | | | exercises, whereas dancing is highly interactive and |
| fashionable and fun. There are countless styles to | | | | provides an excellent social networking opportunity |
| choose from and they all have significant health | | | | that does not involve sitting in front of a computer. |
| benefits as they burn calories, increase energy levels, | | | | This is particularly beneficial to children who will quickly |
| improve circulation, tone muscles and strengthen | | | | make new friends and develop bonds in a secure |
| bones. For example, a half hour salsa session can | | | | environment. Similarly, adults will not only learn a new |
| burn up to 400 calories which is just as much as | | | | skill but will also quickly develop new friendships and |
| walking, swimming or cycling for the same period of | | | | increase their social circle with a group of like-minded |
| time. Similarly, in a typical two hour tango session you | | | | individuals. |
| can find yourself taking more than 2,000 dance steps! | | | | Wherever you live, there will almost certainly be |
| Learning to dance is particularly beneficial for young | | | | dance classes in your local area that cater for your |
| children. The fun, feel good factor and emotional high | | | | ability. Many of them welcome new members with |
| that dance gives promotes a positive attitude to | | | | open arms and also have an active social scene. |
| exercise which is likely to continue into adult life. | | | | |