Why You Should Start Dancing After 40
Taking up dancing after 40 can be the answer to many middle-age concerns. Lose a little weight, improve your fitness, make some new friends, spice up your social life, inject a little passion into a relationship or keep your brain in tip-top condition.
At Arthur Murray Crows Nest, we have lots of students who are 40 & over! Here are some of our top reasons why we think you should take up a dance class…
Stress relief
Dancing is a very effective form of stress relief when the routine of work and family life can begin to get you down.
Mastering complex steps gives you a natural boost to your system.
Blood pressure is lowered by being physically fit.
Increase the happy endorphins in your system.
Give yourself a boost
After 40 you might experience the onset of the middle-age blues and dancing is simply the best antidote to feeling low.
Your self-esteem will rise as you get fit.
Making new friends will help to make you feel happy.
You’'ll benefit from having a really fun night out.
Getting fit
Attending a regular dance class is an easy way to stay fit, lose any excess weight and tone up.
Gain shapely muscles.
Good cardio workout for a healthy heart.
Helps to strengthen your bones.
Improves your balance.
Provides stimulating mental exercise.
Mental capability
Dancing engages all parts of the brain from kinaesthetic and rational thought to musical interpretation and emotional connections.
You’re never too old to start learning new things.
Your brain needs regular exercise.
Keeping your brain alert will help you become a better problem-solver.
Dancing helps to stave off dementia as you get older.
Staying sociable
You’ll enjoy yourself and extend your social circle by meeting like-minded people.
Form new relationships.
Learn a challenging skill.
Provides a common ground for conversation.
Meet everyone in turn without any awkward introductions.
Enjoy a free trial lesson today
Why not come down to Arthur Murray Crows Nest and start enjoying yourself again. Dancing begins at 40! Book your free trial lesson online today.