The Benefits of Dance

Dancing has a huge range of benefits for our physical and mental health across the life course. Check out the links below for more information:

• improved cardiovascular fitness

• increased muscular strength, endurance and motor fitness

• stronger bones and reduced risk of osteoporosis

• better coordination, agility and flexibility

• improved balance and spatial awareness

• decreased falls in older people who take dance exercise

• increased physical confidence

• improved mental functioning

• improved general and psychological wellbeing

• greater self-confidence and self-esteem

• better social skills.