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Improvements In Mental Health

Dancing is a fun activity. It’s hard to imagine someone engaged in dance and really feeling the music while simultaneously feeling miserable inside. No matter what your age or gender may be, statistics show that one in three individuals will experience serious anxiety or depression sometime in their lives. For many, these issues are chronic problems that they must battle for their entire lives.

The art of dance can be a very effective way of treating these issues. Learning a fun and exciting dance at our San Antonio dance studio may be just what you need to help with any mental or emotional issue. According to the BBC, “Dance and movement are known to have physical and psychological benefits for those with mental illness.”

A lot of mental and emotional problems come down to an inability to express oneself, and with the art of dance, that’s exactly what you can do in a structured and controlled way.

There is also the factor of physical exercise that comes into play. After all, exercise itself is one of the best ways of conquering unhappiness, as chemicals are released in the brain and body that make you feel good. Music is also a recommendation by psychologists for improving mood. At our San Antonio dance studio, you can combine the best of both worlds!

Finally, simply learning a new skill is a great way to improve your mood. It boosts self-esteem, enhances brain health, and gives you more self-confidence.

Improvements In Physical Health

The above benefits of the dances you will learn at our San Antonio dance studio primarily come down to how they can improve your physical health. Whether it’s a vigorous dance form like tap or hip-hop or something that requires refined physical discipline like ballet, dance has been shown to help in the following ways:

• Improved health of the lungs and heart
• Improvements in aerobic health
• Increased muscle strength and endurance
• Improvements in motor fitness
• Enhanced muscle tone and strength
• Greater bone density (and a reduction in the risk of osteoporosis)
• Weight loss
• Improvements in balance, coordination, and spatial awareness
• Greater agility and flexibility
• Greater physical confidence
• More clarity of mind and an improvement of overall psychological wellbeing
• A boost in self-esteem and confidence
• Better social skills

Some of the best dance forms to achieve these goals that you will find at our San Antonio dance studio include:

• Ballet – This form of dance puts focus on strength, flexibility, and overall technique. Although ballet appears as though it takes little physical effort, it is actually quite physically demanding.
• Tap – This is a very visceral and dynamic form of dance. With a focus on timing and beats, this is a great way to leave your cares behind and get lost in the music.
• Jazz – This is another form of dance that is often quite energetic. It involves a lot of leaps, kicks, and turns.