Getting Fit & Healthy

The AccessDance Network

Your First Dance Social: Welcome to the Jungle

Oregon, Eugene

The people I'd like to speak to are the ones who love dancing just as much, want to be just as good as anyone else. It's just that the thought 'putting yourself to the test' by taking it into a social environment is enough to make us curl up on the couch

The AccessDance Network

Nine Reasons a Guy Should Learn to Dance

Oregon, Eugene

In what universe would a guy want to dance? We're going to tell you because we believe dancing is on the path to happiness. Top ten reasons a guy should learn to dance.

The AccessDance Network

Ballroom Dancing and Your Career

Oregon, Eugene

Social Ballroom Dancer, Amy Rothenberg, applies principles she has learned from ballroom dancing, to her professional work as a naturopathic doctor.

The AccessDance Network

Bringing Baby to Your Adult Ballroom Dance Class

Oregon, Eugene

Dancing is an incredible way to share your worlds. This age is sweet and it is fleeting. Moment by moment the time with your child is precious and what could be more wonderful than this. We hope you dance as a family again, and again.

My Dance Story

Sarah Casner: Dancing Saved My Life

Oregon, Eugene

I have bad anxiety so I got teased and was always depressed. Without dancing I would be lost.

Got2Lindy Dance Studios

Swing Dance: Best For Body, Mind & Soul

New York, Kingston

Swing dancing is not only an outstanding opportunity to get your body moving, your heart pumping and your mind engaged, it's also a lot of fun. As a partner dance, it allows you to connect with others in ways that freestyle dancing never could. Best of

Dancing The Dream Productions

Back In Step

Rhode Island, Tiverton

This is a story from the local paper on how I am continuing to recover from a heart attack, two cardiac arrests, angioplasty, and coronary bypass surgery.

Melva Smith (Freelance Writer)

Taking Salsa Dancing to the Next Level

Kentucky, Louisville

The benefits of Salsa dancing are endless, and include such things as freedom of expression, a stress free environment, and meeting new people.

Dance Fever Studios

Difference Between Argentine Tango and Ballroom Tango

New York, Brooklyn

Explains the differences between Argentine tango and ballroom tango.

Got2Lindy Dance Studios

In the Swing: How I Moved From The Desk To the Dance Floor

New York, Kingston

A personal essay published in Chronogram magazine, March 2013 on how I moved from the desk to the dance floor.

Dance Fever Studios

Bronx Girl Dances in Brooklyn

New York, Brooklyn

How dancing changed one Bronx girls life.

Dance Fever Studios

Health Benefits of Dancing

New York, Brooklyn

The many healt benefits of dancing.

Dancify

Keep Dancing

California, Redondo Beach

Rob Dell shares his exciting journey from leading an unhealthy style of life to getting familiar with the world of dance and exercise. Inspiring.

Dance Fever Studios

Improving Your Salsa Dancing

New York, Brooklyn

How to Improve Your Salsa Dancing

Dance Fever Studios

How to Make Your First Wedding Dance Perfect

New York, Brooklyn

How to make your first wedding dance perfect

Richard Powers

Intelligent Dancing

California, Stanford

There are many benefits of spontaneous freestyle social dancing. We can dance with partners who have not taken the same classes we have, it's playful, flexible and creative. But there's an additional benefit we don't often hear about: it makes us smarter

Richard Powers

Transcendent Play

California, Stanford

Many of my points about partnering relate to dance as transcendent play. This is a term used by Diane Ackerman, who wrote a book on "Deep Play". She explores the concept of play from a variety of perspectives: how it is defined, what species participate

Richard Powers

Use It or Lose It: Dancing Makes You Smarter

California, Stanford

For centuries, dance manuals and other writings have lauded the health benefits of dancing, usually as physical exercise. More recently we've seen research on further health benefits of dancing, such as stress reduction and increased serotonin level, wit

My Dance Story

Wilma J. Couch: My Dance Story

Oregon, Eugene

FROM A DANCE BOOK I saw the phrase TOE TO HEAL and knew that was for me.

My Dance Story

Karla Newman: My Dance Story

Oregon, Eugene

Being part of a dance community is the best family a person can have!

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On Monday, Andre Requested
Dance Lessons in Lockhart

I am a beginner

Dance Lesson Interests: Swing, East Coast Swing, West Coast Swing, Nightclub 2-Step, Getting Fit & Healthy, Beginner, Individual, Adult

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On Saturday, Charles Requested
Dance Lessons in Bakersfield

I really want to learn to Shag. I'll be 60 soon and I think the exercise will help.

Dance Lesson Interests: Swing, East Coast Swing, Lindy Hop, West Coast Swing, Shag, Getting Fit & Healthy, Beginner, Intro Class, Private Lessons, Practice Dances, Individual, Senior

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On Friday, Elijah Requested
Dance Lessons in Cedar Rapids

Slow dance and some others dance styles for me and my partner to learn for pleasure.

Dance Lesson Interests: Ballroom, Waltz, Tango, Enhancing Your Relationship, Getting Fit & Healthy, Beginner, Dance Lessons, Intro Class, Group Class, Private Lessons, Parties, Festival, Couple, High School, Young Adult

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On Tuesday, Harry Requested
Dance Lessons in Fairfield

beginner tango lessons

Dance Lesson Interests: Ballroom, Latin, Enhancing Your Relationship, Getting Fit & Healthy, Beginner, Dance Lessons, Intro Class, Individual, Senior

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On Sunday, Maya Requested
Dance Lessons in Santa Fe

Hello! I am a younger senior seekig to add dance to my fitness protocol, though I lack prior dance experience.

Dance Lesson Interests: Latin, Mambo, Salsa, Samba, Looking for a New Hobby, Getting Fit & Healthy, Beginner, Intro Class, Individual

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On Tuesday, Jacqueline Requested
Dance Lessons in Athens

Looking to join a line dance class to help get fit / exercise. I'm in my 50's so I'm looking to have a good time working out and meeting new people.

Dance Lesson Interests: Nightclub 2-Step, Looking for a New Hobby, Getting Fit & Healthy, Social Dance, Beginner, Intro Class, Individual, Adult

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On Monday, Jerry Requested
Dance Lessons in Daphne

Couples dance lessons

Dance Lesson Interests: Waltz, Rumba, West Coast Swing, Looking for a New Hobby, Enhancing Your Relationship, Getting Fit & Healthy, Beginner, Dance Lessons, Private Lessons, Couple, Adult

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On Thursday, Heather Requested
Dance Lessons in Gorham

I’m going through some big changes and I’m in need of something different to take my mind off things and find myself again

Dance Lesson Interests: Ballroom, Latin, Any Dancing, Looking for a New Hobby, Enhancing Your Relationship, Getting Fit & Healthy, Beginner, Dance Lessons, Individual, Adult

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On Friday, Carmalita Requested
Dance Lessons in Columbus

My wife and I are trying to spice up our marriage. I want to learn how to two step. Bring some romance back. It’s a sexy dance.

Dance Lesson Interests: Nightclub 2-Step, Getting Fit & Healthy, Meet New People, Social Dance, Beginner, Adult

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On Friday, Dustin Requested
Dance Lessons in Dickinson

Country line dancing and country swing dancing lessons for my girlfriend and I.

Dance Lesson Interests: Looking for a New Hobby, Getting Fit & Healthy, Giving a Gift, Beginner, Intro Class, Group Class, Private Lessons, Couple, Adult