The Top 5 Benefits of Dancing as an Adult

You miss 100% of the shots you don’t take.” - Wayne Gretzky - Michael Scott

No more excuses! We know- life happens, but you’re ready to step back onto that dance floor. It’s time to rediscover your love for dance! Why? Because dancing is one of the best things you can do as an adult and it's an amazingly easy outlet. Any kind of dance counts by the way, whether it’s in your own house while listening to your fav playlist, in the car with a bestie, or even when you are alone, rockin’ out with only your fur babies as company. I mean, let’s be real here- dancing it out is the best. 
 
Take it from Grey’s Anatomy’s Meredith Grey and Christina Yang, you don’t need to be some professional to dance it out, you just gotta pick a great song, relax, and let the dance moves flow. Are you looking for a reminder to get back into dancing? *HERE IT IS* You are ready, and it's okay to be nervous. Because guess what? You can dance that nervous feeling away! 
 
And here’s a bonus- You can dive headfirst into dance with amazing instructors, and a wonderful community at The Barre Dance and Fitness. Get your 20-60 minutes of exercise with some fun and 100% genuine dance classes! 
 
Now, there is nothing wrong with dancing it out solo style, but can we agree that listening to an upbeat song and dancing with friends can often top it? The encouragement, laughs, and connections with others- all while dancing to the music are irreplaceable! 
 
There is also a crazy number of health benefits to dancing. That’s right, your body craves physical movement- and dancing is one of the best kinds! Not only does dancing help your physical body, but it helps your mind too. You can unlock abilities that you didn't even know you had with some dance moves! Your body and mind will thank you for taking back your dancing feet and moving your body to the beat. 


Here are the Top 5 benefits of Dancing as an Adult.

1. Dancing will help you lose weight
Do you have some extra weight you’d like to lose and need an engaging and fun way to get rid of it? Dancing at The Barre Dance and Fitness is for you! Dancing can build endurance, flexibility, and keeps your heart healthy! It also keeps you moving that amazing body of yours, and strengthens it with every move. Even if you don’t need to lose any weight, dancing can help you stay toned, and help to work those muscles you have already worked so hard for and then some.

2. Dancing can reduce stress and lower depression
As a busy adult there is no doubt that you have some of that pesky stress! Our advice? Yep, you guessed it- dance it out! You can get it all out on the dance floor, and dance your worries away. Lower your stress level and keep your mood in check with some upbeat tunes and talented instructors to guide your moves. For many, dancing is also considered to be very therapeutic. A study found that while dancing, a large amount of mood-improving chemicals are released within the body. A natural stress reliever and mood booster is in your reach, grab it!

3. Dancing will increase your energy level
Energy is our superpower as adults, and anything to help us increase it in our book is a win! A Study showed that dancing can enhance physical performance and improve energy in adults. Dancing will help jumpstart your days with better memory, better sleep, and better cognitive abilities. Increase your daily energy and awareness levels with a dance class, accompanied by some wonderful new dance pals and instructors at The Barre Dance and Fitness.

4. Dancing will Increase your self esteem and your confidence 
I mean, wouldn’t a fun and easy way to increase your self esteem and confidence be a dream come true? Well, that’s exactly what dance is! Learning to follow the beat of the music, mastering those steps and moves, and seeing your own progress builds your confidence and self esteem! Plus, your Barre Dance and Fitness instructor’s will help you improve with personal guidance and loads of encouragement. The crazy work days can catch us by surprise and it’s such a win to find a fun and easy way to boost yourself and level up! 

5. Dancing helps you make new connections and amazing friends along the way
Having like minded gal pals who you can dance your heart out with is invaluable. Say you start out looking a little silly doing those dance moves, so what? You are definitely not alone here and you will only get better! The Barre Dance and Fitness prides itself on being a unique and inviting community. So what are you waiting for? Become a member of our community and experience it for yourself.
If you are unsure about shimmying your way back to your love for dance or if you are discovering it for the very first time- no worries- you are in the right place. The studio  offers a wonderful new student 2 week program! For $19.99 you get the opportunity to  transform your mind and body with dance! The new student 2 week program offers two weeks of UNLIMITED access to the classes at the studio. Come and dance it out in the studio and to top it off- this offer includes the online classes too! With the new student 2 week program, you are able to visit anytime and give any class a try. 
 
You can come dance it out with The Barre Dance and Fitness, even if you haven't danced at a studio in a while, or ever! The studio welcomes all dancers at any level. Not only will the community cheer you on with your growth, our instructors will personally guide you on your dancing adventure. In the words of the talented Taylor Swift it's time to  “shake it off”! You got this!   
 
Start transforming your life for the better with the art of dance, we can’t wait to see you at the studio!

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