Who benefits more from dancing, men or women?

Battle of the sexes time! Ballroom dancing is beneficial to men and women alike, but have you ever wondered who benefits more? Let’s take a look at five of the biggest benefits  dancing offers, and then see who has the most to gain! Strength and Fitness. Since women are typically smaller than men, and they usually have a lower body… Read More

The Five Best Dances to Burn off the Holiday Weight

If you overindulged a little during the holidays, you aren’t alone. In fact, most people tend to gain weight during the holiday season, especially those who are already overweight. All that eating, drinking and being merry can really add to your waistline year after year. But now the holidays are over, and you may be… Read More

Too Much Turkey? How Ballroom Dancing Can Keep You Fit During the Holidays

You heaped your plate with turkey. You plowed through the mashed potatoes and gravy. You drooled over the pumpkin pie — and you definitely went for that second (or third!) slice. If there’s one thing that describes Thanksgiving in America, it’s the abundance of shameful, glorious overeating. In fact, as you read this, you may… Read More

Can Ballroom Dancing Help Prevent Type II Diabetes?

It seems like every year the health situation in America worsens. In fact, according to a recent article in the New York Times, obesity rates among Americans are continuing to rise, despite every effort to fight it. And the same goes for Type II diabetes, a disease with a heavy correlation to certain diet and… Read More