7 Healthy Reasons That You Should Be Dancing Like Nobody Is Watching, Even If They Are
Dancing is great for your mind, body and soul.
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Dancing, and physical activity in general, increase serotonin in the brain, which helps to give you energy and make you feel good.Â
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Dance is an art form and a great way to express yourself through movement. Once you get started, you'll see just how beautiful it can be.Â
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Lots of dance studios offer open floor classes, so you can meet new people to practice dancing with and make new friends.
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In one hour of aerobic dancing, you'll burn 443 calories.
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You'll enjoy the music you listen to so much more when you learn how to dance to it.Â
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Learning to dance with a partner is a fun bonding experience. Taking a few lessons will definitely impress your partner the next time you two decide to hit the dance floor.Â
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Studies have shown that taking up dancing can help to alleviate stress, increase happiness and aid with mental health. A Stanford study found that dance can help sharpen cognition and stimulates brain activity.Â