SHERWOOD DANCE

Why Dance?

 

Dancing is a great form of exercise that challenges both your body and your mind. It is a great way to express yourself, stay in shape and gives you the opportunity to meet new people. Although dance has been around for centuries, interest in taking formal dance training has grown in recent years with the popularity of TV shows like, “So You Think You Can Dance” and “Dancing with the Stars.”

 

Some of the major benefits of dance include:

 

Good Health: Dancing is great for your body.  It can help you to maintain a strong core, good posture and can reduce the risks of heart disease and high blood pressure.  Dancing is also a great form of exercise to keep you healthy, strong and fit.

 

Stress Relief: We live in a fast-paced society where obligations and due dates are a way of life.  Dance acts as a way to temporarily escape from your responsibilities and gives you a creative way to let loose and focus on your own well-being. 

 

Social Benefits: A dance class is a warm, relaxed and social environment.  It is a great way to meet people and make lasting friends.  

 

Dancing for your Mind:  Research has proven that dancing helps to strengthen your mind, as well as your body.  Dance has been linked to reducing your risk of Alzheimer’s and dementia because of the way it challenges both your mind and body at the same time. 

 

An Important Life Skill: Dancing is a skill that will stay with you forever.  Not only does dance improve your posture, it can also help to improve your confidence and self-esteem, since it gives you a better sense of yourself and your body.  Whether you are dancing or socializing at a wedding, a club, a festival or out with friends, learning to dance is a skill that you can use for many years to come. 

 

So, why dance??  A better question is, why not??

 

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