Benefits of Dance - International Dance Day 2022

To celebrate International Dance Day 2022 on Friday the 29th of April, we’ve put together our top 6 benefits of dancing. Whether you love ballet or Zumba, you're 7 or 70 everyone can enjoy dancing! The benefits of dancing are enfless, from your body, your mind and also to keep you sociable so celebrate with us this International Dance Day. Keep reading to see our top 6 benefits of dance! 

Physical

1. Improves cardiovascular fitness - Dance can be a great workout and gets your heart rate right up! Therefore this increase in heart rate helps to improve your overall fitness levels. Another benefit of dance is it will build endurance and stamina.

2. Dance benefits strength, flexibility, and balance - The wide range of movements in dance requires you to use a lot of your muscles. Also, in dance people bend, move and shape their bodies in unusual ways so you are improving your flexibility. Dance benefits your balance, you may not realise it but when you're dancing you are working your core muscles too, which helps with balance and stability.

Mental

3. Mood Booster - Dance benefits your mental health. When you dance you release serotonin which can improve your mood, reduce stress and help with anxiety. Aswell as this, dance can also help build confidence! 

4. Helps with memory and challenges the brain - The benefit sof dance are endless so did you know that a big part of dancing is learning routines, dance steps, and exam work. This can sharpen your memory and don’t just take our word for it! Several studies have shown that dancing is linked to a reduced risk of dementia.

Social

5. Meeting new people - Going to dance class is a great way to meet people with similar interests to you. Your future best friend could be waiting in the wings. So if you’re wanting to meet new people, dancing is the perfect hobby for you!

6. Inclusivity - Dance is for all! Over the years dance has become more accessible for all ages, disabilities, backgrounds and abilities. This means everyone can enjoy dance! 

So, there you have it! There's so many different ways dance benefits everyone. What are you waiting for, time to get dancing! 

Here's a quick recap of the benefits of dance!

1. Improves cardiovascular fitness 

2. Dance benefitsstrength, flexibility, and balance

3. Mood Booster

4. Helps with memory and challenges the brain

5. Meeting new people

6. Dance is for everyone!

We hope you have been inspired by all of our benefits of dance & have a fab International Dance Day!

Now you're ready for class it's time to pick an outfit and a dance bag! For International Dance Day we will be wearing a dance leotard, dance tights and dance shoes! Or take a look at our dance costumes. 

Share your day with us on social - @movedancewear

Thanks for reading!

From the Move Dance team x