WHY AM I RUNNING THIS CLASS?

I am very passionate about dance you can find out why in My Background. I also believe that is it so important to keep fit and feel healthy. Exercise and in particular dancing can have so many benefits to keeping healthy and happy;

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• Improves heart function, reducing cardiovascular  risk factors

• Improves lung strength and efficiency

• Helps reduce cholesterol build up

• Tones and shapes the body

• Improves coordination, balance and posture, including core stability

• Increases bone density, helping prevent the onset of osteoporosis

• Improves flexibility

• Reduces likelihood of every day injury and pains to lower back, knees, hips, etc.

• Helps to burn more body fat by increasing the body’s metabolic rate

• Helps control and lower blood pressure

• Releases the body’s endorphins – the ‘happy chemical’

• Scientifically proven to enhance mental wellbeing and cognitive function

• Research also shows physical activity can boost self-esteem, mood, sleep quality and energy, whilst reducing stress, depression, dementia, Alzheimer’s and the risk of some cancers

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REQUIREMENTS

You do not have to have any dance training, knowledge or skills to participate in this class, it is an adult class so anybody over the age of 16 is welcome. You will be required to complete a PARQ (Physical Activity Readiness Questionnaire) when you attend your first lesson.