You don't have to be a professional or even good to enjoy dancing, all you need is a positive attitude, desire to learn, and motivation to stay healthy. In order for a person to become a skilled dancer and competitor discipline and training are of the utmost importance. However for the average person just looking to have fun, meet new friends, feel energized, or connect with a partner - dancing is a past time that can easily grow on you.

Anyone, whether a social dancer or competitor can consider dancing to be part of a fitness regime. Dancing, just like aerobics, running, or cycling works your body's cardiovascular system promoting a healthier lifestyle. Continuously dancing for 20-30 minutes or in 10 minute intervals can help your body to burn 400 calories for one hour of dance.Slow dancing also has its benefits but they more so lye in stress relief and the working of certain muscles.

Dancing is a great way for children to enjoy exercise, they meet new friends and are able to undergo a cardiovascular and muscular workout while doing something they love. It's not only girls anymore who are dancing, more and more young boys are now joining dance studios so they can better their health and have fun while learning a new talent. Jazz, ballet, lyrical, hip hop and tap are a few of the most popular forms of dance that studios offer to children. Children who choose to dance also enjoy the camaraderie and excitment of competitions which most studio's compete in. Children feel a sense of pride and self worth as they learn new dance routines and gradually improve their dance skills. Children gain skills and virtues such as self worth, confidence, and pride that can be carried with them throughout the rest of their life.

Children are not the only one's that can benefit from dance. Young adults in their 20's and even older adults in their 50's through their 70's can enjoy all the benefits dancing has to offer. For older adults, forms of dance such as ballroom, square dancing or salsa are quite popular. For many adults dancing is a great way to get out of the house and enjoy a different form of exercise. It's also a great way for couples to add some flare to their relationship as they take part in dancing together. It can be a great way for couples to rekindle a lost flame or just add a little more fun to the relationship and they "wow" their friends with the skills they've learned as a team.

Dance is growing more popular everyday with the exposore of television shows centered around dance and dance competitions. With popularity growing its not hard to find a studio offering a wide variety of different classes. Certain studio's tend to focus more around kids while others teach dance to only older adults. The best way to find a good dance studio is to do research and ask around. Find out how long they've been in business, if they compete, how well they place, what forms of dance they offer, the experience of the teachers , and their prices. Choosing the right studio can especially benefit children who are starting out for the first time.

You might also find that certain rec-centers or community centers offer free dance lessons or open dances with the presence of an instructor. These rec-centers and community center dance classes are more so for older adults just looking to try something new and have a little fun on the weekend with their spouse of friends.

If dancing is something you are considering than make sure (as with any form of exercise) to drink lots of water to stay hydrated and stretch before and after dancing. Wearing the right shoes and apparel will also help you to enjoy the experience without becoming sore or tired.

Some Popular Forms Of Dance

• Jazz
• Ballet
• Hip Hop
• Tap
• Lyrical
• Ballroom
• Salsa
• Square Dance
• Waltz
• Tango
• Cha Cha Cha
• Swing
• Foxtrot
• Quickstep

Dancing is an art form and has been a way of life for many cultures throughout history. Making the decision to learn a dance with a spouse or even by yourself will bring enjoyment and health benefits. As a parent, registering your child with a studio is a great way for them to meet new friends while having fun and learning a new talent. Whatever age you are, don't be afraid to dance yourself silly as you enjoying a healthy and happy lifestyle.