Ballroom dancing is an incredible activity to spice up your relationship, regardless of skill or fitness level. Not only is dancing a tremendous social activity, but it’s beneficial for your heart, too – both physically and romantically! According to MSNBC.com, a dancer can burn anywhere from 250 to 400 calories in an hour. That’s roughly… Read More
Nearly 5.4 million Americans suffer from Alzheimer’s disease. This November, Fred Astaire Dance Studio (FADS) wants you to Dance to Defeat Dementia in support of Alzheimer’s Disease Awareness and Caregivers Month. Alzheimer’s disease is the most common type of dementia and primarily affects memory, thought and language. Dementia is the umbrella term used to describe symptoms… Read More
Most people don’t decide to take their first ballroom dancing class thinking they will become a ballroom dance champion. So why do people dance? There are as many reasons for taking dance lessons as there are people who made that critical first move and signed up. Here are some of the most common we’ve found here at… Read More
Dance has incredible healing and therapeutic effects. There have been countless decades worth of research on the myriad ways dance improves our lives. Like many other physical activities, dance can improve your balance and coordination, enhance your memory, and help you relieve stress. Recently, researchers also discovered that dance can be useful when trying to… Read More
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