FUN FACTS ABOUT BALLROOM DANCING
 | Fred Astaire had a great golf swing. All great golfers and |
| dancers have impeccable timing, balance and coordination. |
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| Fred Astaire’s original name was Frederic Austerlitz. Funny huh? |
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| Ballroom dancing reduces the risk of Dementia. The Einstein |
| aging study showed that participants who ballroom danced |
| | two to three times a week reduced their risk of Dementia |
| | by 76 percent. Keep your mind sharp. |
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| Studies by the American Heart Association showed that the |
| amount of oxygen their lungs pumped into the bloodstream |
| rose by 18 percent in cardiac patients who ballroom danced. |
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| Dancing reduces stress levels and decreases levels of |
| depression. Ballroom dancing also reduces cortisol, a hormone |
| | associated with stress. Dancing releases endorphins which |
| | affects your mood and lifts your spirits. |
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| Dancing with a partner has more positive affects than |
| dancing alone. |
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| "Couples that sway together, stay together"- Quote by Vanessa Lloyd Platt (divorce lawyer who believes ballroom dancing can save marriages) |
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| Get the look of confidence! Dance encourages good posture and |
| | body alignment, and will strengthen your body’s core |
| | abdominal muscles. |
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| You’ll burn calories without even realizing. Recent |
| studies have shown that Waltzing three times per week is |
| | better than the same amount of time on a treadmill or |
| | exercise bike. |
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| Dancing is a great social activity. You’ll spend your |
| evenings on the dance floor instead of alone in front of the TV. |
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| It’s never too late to put your dancing shoes on. You can |
| discover a new passion and joy in your life at any age. |
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| Ballroom dancing will make you stronger, happier, healthier, |
| and smarter. It will bring you joy. |
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The overall benefits of dancing are numerous…
These are just a few. Once you take the first step, you’ll see yourself trim up, think faster, and be happier!
