Benefits of Ballroom & Latin Dancing that You had No Idea About!

Uplifting and Fun!

Ballroom dancing is "in" like never before and people of all ages joining in the fun. So is it just a hype propelled by the popular shows like Strictly Come Dancing, or is there something really special about ballroom dancing that keeps so many people coming back for more?

The secret is simple: for many ballroom and latin dancing becomes a lot more than a hobby or a fun passtime. Dancing turns into a new lifestyle filled with events, friendships, excitement and to top it all off a slew of health benefits!

Few activities can be as cheerful and exciting as Ballroom& Latin Dancing! Low energy, sadness and lack of spirit have no place on the dance floor. While you will need to practice and concentrate in the beginning, instruction will happen in a fun, lively atmosphere; you will be surrounded by happy, smiling people and awesome music. Once you learn how to dance, it will be sheer joy.

New Social Life

If you are getting bored and tired of the same people around you, and would like to expand your social circle, ballroom and latin dancing will provide you with plenty of opportunities. From dancing class to going out to social dancing events, you will be meeting many new people from all walks of life. In fact, ballroom dancing classes and events are a melting pot for people of wide age ranges, racial, cultural and occupational backgrounds. With a bit of practice all the local and regional dance parties and social events allow dance lovers to have a full social calendar.

Creative Outlet

Ballroom dancing is a wonderful creative outlet, allowing you to discover and release your emotions and feelings through movement. Dancing is natural, and anyone can learn to move and express their feelings through these movements, it just takes some practice. Sooner than you may imagine, you will discover a rhythm and grace in your body that you didn't knowyou had. In fact dancing can become a truly unique and creative way for you to express yourself with passion and share this creativity with others.

Truly Beautiful Interactions

The beauty of ballroom and latin dancing is that it really brings people together.

It is a great opportunity to make connections with people in a low-pressure environment, where there are no expectations. You will meet interesting people you would have otherwise had no chance of meeting. The best part is that they will all share in your new passion for dancing, and this common ground is often the beginning of lasting friendships both male and female.

Among ballroom dancers, there is a real sense of community that is not only fun, but is supportive, warm and welcoming.

Get physically and mentally Fit

The vast health benefits of ballroom dancing are well documented both by scientific research and confirmed by dancers themselves. Ballroom dancing improves your cardiovascular system, helping to prevent heart disease. It will noticeably improve your posture and body alignments, as well as strengthen your body's core abdominal muscles. As you practice dancing, you will become more flexible, agile and graceful, both on and off thedance floor. Ballroom dancing is also a suberb weight loss treatment, helping you burn as much as 400 calories in one hour, all while you are having fun!

To top it all off, dancing will improve your mental acuity and has been scientifically proven to help prevent Alzheimer's disease in older people who dance on a regular basis.

Improve your Self-Confidence

For anybody who is shy, dancing is a simple, but effective way to boost self-confidence and improve social skills. You will be not only practising new dance moves, but will also be learning how to dance and interact with many different people. Every class or social dance will present opportunities to improve your comfort level and communication skills, as these will be essential on the dance floor. As you see improvements in your dance technique and feel more at ease with other people, your sense of accomplishment, motivation and confidence will continue to increase. The great thing is that you will then notice these wonderful new qualities take root in all areas of your life, not just on the dance floor.