Benefit of Dancing Dancing is not only one of the most popular forms of indoor entertainment, but also an excellent form of exercise for all ages. Dancing helps you meet people. Gives you spice in everyday living Dance For Health FOREVER YOUNG Dancing is tremendously beneficial in keeping us young. It improves our control, agility and balance. It develops good posture and body alignment, increases flexibility and adds stamina. It benefits our heart, cardiovascular system and increases our lung capacity. STRONG BONES, LUBRICATED JOINTS Dance aids in the prevention and treatment of osteoporosis, which is a major concern for woman, especially during post-menopause because of the significant drop in estrogen that occurs at this stage in life. A decrease in our estrogen levels is what stops calcium from being absorbed into our bones. Dance also keeps joints lubricated, which helps prevent arthritis. CALORIE BLASTER Dance exercises our bodies to allow for increased circulation. It helps us burn those calories away, while improving our stamina. It is estimated that dance burns anywhere from 5 to 10 calories per minute depending on speed and intensity. For example, swing and mambo burn more calories than a slow waltz. Check out approximately how many calories you burn while dancing to your own tune BETTER BLOOD New research has shown that it is necessary to measure both good and bad cholesterol levels when determining our health. Dancing aids in lipid control, which raises our HDL (good cholesterol), and lowers our LDL (bad cholesterol). Dancing is also great for diabetics because it aids in blood sugar control MENTAL MASTERY Dancing is not only a physical activity, but a mental activity that uses the left and right half of our brains. When you're dancing, you're thinking. You're developing the logical and creative sides of your brain. In fact, studies have shown it to be the only physical activity that also helps delay the onset of dementia. One study shows that so-called cranky old men are cranky because they haven't maintained - HAVEN'T MAINTAINED WHAT? The big benefit is that increasing mental exercise keeps your mind young, quick, alert and open Dance For Competitions Competitive ballroom dance trains athletic ability, confidence, self-esteem. It also trains your ability to express yourself through music. Two people dancing together as one is very beautiful, and very exciting.