| If you have ever taken a dance class before, you can | | | | your body; it's great for your mind as well. Learning |
| fully appreciate the positive aspects you received | | | | new routines and remembering sequences of steps |
| from it! It can be a serious work out and a great way | | | | really challenges you to use your memory. You'll find |
| to stay in shape! Most people opt for the gym, yoga, | | | | yourself able to pick up dance routines more easily |
| or other activities to fill their workout regime, but dance | | | | each week. Before you know it, you'll be able to pick |
| classes are a great option as well! If you've ever taken | | | | up a routine quickly and will be begging for the next |
| an adult Ballet or Hip Hop class, you know that not only | | | | count of 8! Taking continued lessons is great for your |
| are you using and strengthening your core muscles | | | | muscles, but also great practice for your memory. |
| and increasing flexibility, you are also having fun and | | | | It's never too late to start! The biggest worry about |
| probably even building your own confidence! Let's face | | | | starting dance (besides the mirrors of course) is feeling |
| it, the number one reason adults won't take dance | | | | too old to take a class. Many people find that the |
| classes are the multiple mirrors that surround the | | | | initial fear is overcome by trying it out and realizing |
| rooms- or "Mirror Syndrome" if you will! Getting over | | | | anyone can dance. In fact, adults take ballet to |
| that fear, and joining a class with other people (that | | | | strengthen specific muscles after injuries. You can |
| most likely have the same worries and fears as you) | | | | always tell your teacher your reason for taking the |
| can really help boost your confidence, while helping you | | | | class so that they can best fulfill your needs - whether |
| stay in shape and gain some coordination too! | | | | it be weight loss, injury recovery, or just fun! Dance is |
| Even if Hip Hop isn't for you, there are lots of other | | | | an artistic experience not only for your body, but also |
| dance classes to join: Ballet, Jazz and Tap are | | | | for your mind. |
| examples. Taking weekly classes is not only good for | | | | |
