| Ricky Martin tells us to 'Shake our bon bon', Madonna | | | | coordination and posture. On an emotional level |
| has been telling us to get into the groove since the | | | | dancing lifts the mood, lowers stress and builds |
| '80s... What is it about dance that inspires us, makes | | | | self-confidence - as we go from having two left feet |
| us laugh and has us staying out all night? Dancing has | | | | to fully functional twinkle toes! |
| been a part of the human experience since our very | | | | As we exercise, more blood flows to the brain and |
| first ancestors began to depict movement on cave | | | | at the same time we engage both our concentration |
| walls. It has had a place in virtually every society | | | | and memory skills. Researchers have now observed |
| throughout history. Dance continues to evolve with | | | | that dancing may help to reduce the likelihood of |
| each new generation putting its own spin on the art. | | | | Alzheimer's disease. |
| The last few decades have brought us such gems as | | | | So even if you've never kicked up your heels in your |
| disco, break dancing and line dancing! Surprisingly, the | | | | life you may be surprised at what dancing can do for |
| new millennium saw something of a ballroom dancing | | | | your body, mind and soul. If you're too shy to 'shake |
| revival thanks to high-rating shows such as Dancing | | | | your groove thing' at a dance studio or your local |
| with the Stars. | | | | gym, purchase an instructional DVD instead. Perhaps |
| In terms of exercise, dancing provides enormous | | | | you'll get so good you'll want to go out into the |
| benefit, helping to increase cardiovascular fitness, | | | | world and show off your new moves! |
| which burns fat and improves muscle tone, | | | | |