There are dozens of different forms of dancing. More than I could possibly hope to list for you. So rather than try, I intend to focus a little bit on each dance discipline as they come to mind. If you have not worked out already, this article is all about ballroom dancing.
When people talk about dancing as a form of exercise, most people today think of Zumba or Bokwa. There is no doubt that these are popular and very good exercise, but they do not directly tackle the subject that is the basis for this site.
I mean this with all respect, but Zumba and Bokwa are forms of exercise first, and dance forms second.
But when people ask you about dancing as a form of exercise, I bet that very few people will stop to consider ballroom dancing as an option. That's because the term 'ballroom dancing' conjures up notions of very old people cuddling on a dance floor, moving very slowly to music.
Recent TV shows have gone some way to redressing this, with celebrities getting incredibly fit by dancing with professional dancers in various knock out competitions.
Although you do not need to dress like they do on TV, when you go to ballroom dancing classes, it can be nice to dress up a little. If you are not sure what to wear, then check out this dance costumes guide to see what is appropriate.
I want to put it to you that ballroom dancing can be a great work out. Indeed, it can be as much of a workout as you want it to be. If you go for it, and I mean really push yourself, then you can build up an incredible sweat and get a great work out from it. Or you can take it a bit easier and get more of a gentle work out.
Its because you can choose the level to which you exercise during ballroom that makes it such a good choice of exercise. It can suit young things that want to sweat, or the older generations that need things a little more gentle.
With ballroom, as with most forms of dance, there needs to be a breaking in period where you learn the steps and how to actually dance first of all. This can take a few lessons to get the basics down, and then you can adapt it to suit the level to which you work out.
You can pick up some great ballroom dancing costumes and accessories here
Ballroom dancing is elegant and suave, and aside from getting fit, there are great social benefits to going to a class... after all, you cannot learn to ballroom dance by yourself. Lots of classes do not require you to have a partner, as they will pair you up when you get there, so all you need to do is to turn up. If you are in doubt you can check with your local class before you arrive.
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