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What are the benefits of “Social’ Dancing?

What are the benefits of ‘Social ‘ Dancing?

Having taught dance at all levels for many years, I have seen for myself the many benefits that pupils gain from all forms of dance.

Social Dance, by its very name, describes a dance form that encourages interaction not only between the dancing couple but with teachers and other dancers attending a dance class or function.

How does social interaction help our health? David Perlmutter MD ( [Gluten Free Diet & The Food For A Healthy Brain – Dr Perlmutter](https://www.drperlmutter.com) recently pointed out in an article, the results of a study by Yang Claire Yang,  a professor at the University of North Carolina, who commented :

“Our analysis makes it clear that doctors, clinicians, and other health workers should redouble their efforts to help the public understand how important strong social bonds are throughout the course of all of our lives.

We’ve got to recognise that there is yet another important lifestyle choice that can pave the way for health and disease resistance in our future, and that is interacting with other people. I would suspect that this means actual face-to-face interaction as opposed to spending time each day on your computer doing social media. While Facebook is entertaining, I think what the authors have demonstrated is the importance of, for example, joining a book club, a hobby club, biking with a group of friends, travelling with others, sharing meals with friends, and various other forms of actual person-to-person interaction.”

If you’re looking for a new hobby and want to spend quality time with your partner, keep fit, and stay happy what better way than attending a dance class.