Dance can have a powerful effect on people’s lives and we want to see the physical, emotional, mental, creative and social benefits of dance extended to as many people as possible. Dancing can be for everyone and anyone can enjoy dancing – young or old. 

Dancing can bring a wide range of physical and mental benefits:
• healthier heart and lungs (Fact: The muscle exertion and breathing rates of dancers performing in one dance competition is equivalent to those of cyclists, swimmers and an Olympic-level 800-metre runner)
• stronger muscles
• stronger bones and lubricated joints – helps reduce risk of osteoporosis and prevents arthritis
• better coordination, agility, reflexes, flexibility and stamina
• improved balance and better spatial awareness
• improved memory and alertness by recalling steps and routines
• calorie busting (Fact: It is estimated that dance burns anywhere from 5 to 10 calories per minute depending on speed and intensity. For example, latin and salsa burn more calories than a slow waltz)

Dancing also brings a number of personal and social benefits:
• improved general and psychological well-being
• stress busting
• increased creativity
• greater self-confidence and self-esteem
• increased trust
• better social skills and opportunity to make new friends
• reduced social isolation and exclusion
• interaction and collaboration with diverse mix of people

So - it's not just fun, it's good for you too!  Come along and give it a try...