20 in 2020: The Benefits of Dancing
Dancing is universal; it's a great way to stay fit for people of all shapes, sizes, ages, and abilities. It has both mental and physical benefits. It can also lead to improved mental health and a boosted social life!
Here are 20 benefits of dancing (and 20 reasons you should start today):
Dance enhances memory and concentration. Recent studies show it can even help protect against dementia and Alzheimer disease.
It improves coordination, balance, agility and flexibility. With these perks also comes a greater sense of spatial reasoning, which is how you take in new information and apply it appropriately.
It helps you maintain and/or reach a healthy weight and boosts the metabolism. In fact, a half hour of dancing can burn between 200 and 400 calories.
It corrects your posture and increases your blood flow, which is great for your heart, lungs, and immune system.
It enhances muscle tone and strength. Stronger bones lead to a reduced risk of osteoporosis.
It boosts the endurance of body muscles, allowing them to work harder, for longer periods of time, without feeling tired.
It helps you sleep better and improves your ability to deal with stress and anxiety.
It increases confidence, in turn making you more disciplined, fulfilled, empowered, and in control.
It improves your overall happiness. The happier one is, the better one perceives his or her quality of life.
It boosts your mood. Studies show that music directly influences our moods; upbeat music leads to a positive attitude.
It provides an outlet for creativity and self expression. This can help you find yourself and provide an opportunity to share what you found.
It can increase masculinity and femininity. Partner dancing can boost these traits not only on the dance floor, but also in life.
It provides an opportunity to meet new people. This can lead to new friendships, an expanding social circle, and possible romantic connections.
It enhances social skills. You'll meet new people and have numerous opportunities to start and participate in conversations.
It can further develop your romantic relationship. The tactile connection between partners experienced in dance classes can foster intimacy and strengthen bonds.
It can expand your taste in music. You'll find yourself hearing and feeling more, as well as getting out of your musical comfort zone.
It increases sex appeal. Studies show that dances projects high quality genes and good health - both indicators of a top-quality mate.
It betters your sex life. According to Dr. Tina Penhollow, an associate professor in the Department of Exercise Science and Health Promotion at Florida Atlantic University, it increases heart rate, breathing, and muscle activity, which can enhance sexual performance and sexual satisfaction, ultimately leading to a better sex life.
It enhances circulation which is one of the most important functions in the body. It supplies oxygen to the brain, and other organs, and it's what makes our bodies work. It can also help cell growth and promote healthier skin.
It releases endorphins, which are released by the body to reduce pain. Studies show that they can be many times more effective than modern medicine.
The many benefits of dance encompass all areas of health, including physical, mental, and emotional. It provides a way to express yourself, to improve your health, and, most of all, to have fun!
Call or visit us today at Quick Quick Slow Ballroom Dance Studio to get moving!