{"id":7137,"date":"2020-01-16T10:43:13","date_gmt":"2020-01-16T15:43:13","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.fredastaire.com\/mequon\/?p=7137"},"modified":"2020-01-16T10:43:13","modified_gmt":"2020-01-16T15:43:13","slug":"try-something-new-for-2020-dance","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.fredastaire.com\/mequon\/blog\/uncategorized\/try-something-new-for-2020-dance\/","title":{"rendered":"Try something New for 2020, Dance!"},"content":{"rendered":"

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The act of leaving your comfort zone and stepping into the unknown can put you in a vulnerable position and make you nervous, but there are benefits to trying something new. In fact, studies have shown that trying new things can stimulate creativity, help overcome fear, become more confident, and can challenge you in ways you never thought possible.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

If you\u2019re ready to try something new and exciting this year <\/span>dance<\/span><\/a> is the perfect opportunity! Dancing is not only FUN but it has been shown to improve mental function, muscle tone, confidence, endurance, and overall psychological well being. Luckily at Fred Astaire Dance Studios you can get on board with a <\/span>special introductory rate<\/span><\/a> of only $25 for two lessons!\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Our certified Instructors and unique teaching method helps you learn & retain more, faster \u2013 regardless of your age, dancing skills or physical abilities. And at Fred Astaire Dance Studios, learning how to ballroom dance is always fun! Step inside, and discover a warm, welcoming & 100% non-judgmental community that will inspire you to reach new heights, feel and look confident, and have fun doing it. Here are some reasons you might want to consider when it comes to starting!<\/span><\/p>\n

Ballroom Dance<\/strong><\/p>\n

Ballroom dance or \u201cpartner dance\u201d is elegant and emcompasses two styles of dance. The first style is smooth such as waltz, foxtrot and tango and the second style is rhythm which includes cha-cha, swing, and salsa . It is not only a great form of exercise but it creates a unique combination of social interaction, mental stimulation, stress reduction, and more! The reasons to begin ballroom dancing are far reaching and we challenge you to find a reason NOT to start.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Fun for all ages\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n

Unlike other sports, dancing does not have an age limit when it comes to the benefits. From children to older adults, dancing is a blast for all ages and skill levels. A customizable program will start new dancers off slow but still be challenging based on their physical abilities and skills and progress from there.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Improves mental health\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n

There is a reason why everyone is smiling when they dance. From weddings to holiday parties, and classes, dancing not only helps improve our body but it has been shown to lift your spirits.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Research has found that ballroom dancing improves mental acuity throughout a dancer\u2019s life \u2013 and that there are also substantial benefits to those who start ballroom dance as adults. Ballroom dancing can help enhance memory, alertness, awareness, focus, and concentration. It can prevent the onset of dementia and significantly improve spatial memory in elderly patients. A win-win in our book!<\/span><\/p>\n

So what are you waiting for? If you are ready for the multitude of health benefits and fun that comes with dance. Our certified Instructors and unique teaching methods help you learn & retain more, much faster \u2013 regardless of your age, dancing skills or physical abilities. At Fred Astaire Dance Studios, learning how to ballroom dance is always fun! Step inside, and discover a warm, welcoming & 100% non-judgmental community that will inspire you to reach new heights, feel and look confident, and have fun doing it. We look forward to seeing you soon, and helping you take the first step on your dance journey! Visit us<\/span> online<\/span><\/a> today!<\/span><\/p>\n

Sources:<\/strong><\/p>\n

https:\/\/www.betterhealth.vic.gov.au\/health\/healthyliving\/dance-health-benefits<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

The act of leaving your comfort zone and stepping into the unknown can put you in a vulnerable position and make you nervous, but there are benefits to trying something new. In fact, studies have shown that trying new things can stimulate creativity, help overcome fear, become more confident, and can challenge you in ways […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":110,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[1],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-7137","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-uncategorized"],"acf":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.fredastaire.com\/mequon\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/7137","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.fredastaire.com\/mequon\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.fredastaire.com\/mequon\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.fredastaire.com\/mequon\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/110"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.fredastaire.com\/mequon\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=7137"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.fredastaire.com\/mequon\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/7137\/revisions"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.fredastaire.com\/mequon\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=7137"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.fredastaire.com\/mequon\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=7137"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.fredastaire.com\/mequon\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=7137"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}