Ballroom dancing is good exercise

[Lil_miz_dancer]

Just thought I'd spread the word!!! Ballroom dancing is SO much more fun than running, in my opinion!!!

The classes are so much fun! You get to meet people, and you don't need a partner to join. In a newcomer ballroom dance class, you learn two forms of dance:

Latin dances:
*Jive
*Rumba
*Samba
*Cha Cha

Standard dances:
*tango
*waltz
*quickstep

You don't learn foxtrot or Paso Doble until higher levels. Anyway, it's a good thing to do if you've always been curious. You might get addicted like me, and start competing. I have a permanent partner that I take lessons with. I'm in level Silver/Gold. The order goes like this: Newcomer, Bronze, Silver, Gold, Pre-champ, Champ. The latter two levels can only be attained when you win competitions.

The awesome thing is, weight is not a matter. When I started dancing, I lost tons!

If you have any questions, just ask me...I'm always eager to discuss dancing!

And my favorite dances are Tango and Jive ^.^

[Isabeau]

Re: Ballroom dancing is good exercise

I've always thought those dances would be fun to learn. My sister in law is into Salsa dancing at a competitive level. Man, does she ever get a work out. It's great to find something that's fun for you and keeps you fit!

[Richt]

Re: Ballroom dancing is good exercise

Anything that gets you moving is good excercise. Infact about 8 years ago I took up line dancing as a bit of excercise, oh and because I fancied one of the female instructors . I dont line dance anymore, but it was good as a workout.


Thanks for this post Lil_miz_dancer. I hope others take your advice and get down and do a little bit of movin.....

Rich