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Auction Ends: Mar 8, 2012 09:00 PM CST

Health & Fitness

Four Private Dance Lessons at the Fred Astaire Dance Studio of Madison

Item Number
157
Estimated Value
368 USD
Sold
120 USD to Live Event Bidder

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Item Description

Importance of Dance

Ballroom dancing, whether performed competitively or socially, has an incredibly positive impact on a dancer's health and general sense of well-being. Affluence, career success, or material wealth do not hold the keys to happiness; instead, personal well-being comes about when people can add a wider meaning to their lives. Connecting with others through dancing helps people realize that there is something bigger and more important out there than themselves.

Dancing is Key to Good Health

Ballroom dancing can significantly reduce the risk of health conditions, such as heart disease, high blood pressure, and weight gain. Ballroom dancing will strengthen the core muscles, improving your posture, helping your back, and preventing future injuries. Strong core muscles, which run the whole length of the torso, will add strength and stability to the spine and pelvis. These muscles provide a solid foundation for movement in all the Ballroom and Latin styles of dance, such as changing direction, shifting weight, and all other type of floor craft. While dancing, lungs receive plenty of oxygen, which will make the heart work easier. Dancing also tones the body and reduces the regular aches and pains that people might feel as they get older.

Dancing is a Natural Stress Reliever

In today's stressful world, partner dancing in groups combined with the physical exercise of ballroom dancing is one of the most effective stress releases of any recreational activity. When taking ballroom dance lessons, one's mind is released from everyday concerns, providing a quick mental holiday! Going out dancing or taking lessons allows people to temporarily forget about work and all other problems in life.

Item Special Note

At Fred Estaire Dance studio they are well aware of the wide array of advantages of ballroom dancing, ranging from increased health to a more active social life. Their mission is to share our knowledge and expertise, introducing people in the Madison area to these benefits through community outreach and exciting events. Dancing is a fun pastime that can be enjoyed by anyone in a wide variety of different situations. From formal affairs to backyard barbeques, dancing is the perfect entertainment!