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Ballroom, Latin, Social, and Wedding Dance Lessons between Perth and Fremantle in the Melville Area. Dance classes less than 15 km from Perth CBD. Dance lessons less than 5km from Fremantle. Dance classes 12 km from Cockburn Central.
Stans Dancing, Melville. PERTH Western Australia.
Dance classes South of Perth - Adult Ballroom, Latin, Social & Wedding dance lessons between Perth & Fremantle in the Melville Area .
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Benefits of Dancing by Stans Dancing, Melville. PERTH WA
There are many publications and television documentaries stating that dancing has benefits in several areas. Below is Wikipedia's first paragraph. Following this, there are summaries of several articles and their link.
WIKIPEDIA - Physical health and fitness. Dancing can be a way to stay fit for people of all ages, shapes and sizes. It has a wide range of physical, and mental benefits including: improved condition of your heart and lungs, increased muscular strength, endurance and motor fitness, increased aerobic fitness, improved muscle tone and strength, weight management, stronger bones and reduced risk of osteoporosis, better coordination, agility and flexibility, improved balance and spatial awareness, increased physical confidence, improved mental functioning, improved general and psychological well being, greater self-confidence and self-esteem, and better social skills.[3] Most forms of dance may be considered an aerobic exercise and as such reduce the risk of cardiovascular disease, help weight control, stress reduction, and bring about other benefits commonly associated with physical fitness. In addition, studies have demonstrated a considerable correlation between dancing and psychological well-being. A large amount of governmental, health, and educational information is available extolling the benefits of dance for health.[4
PUBLICATIONS. Please click on links in italics to see the articles in full.
1. University of Sydney. 12 February 2024 Dancing may be better than other exercise for improving mental health Dance has far-reaching health benefits.
New research finds that undertaking structured dance of any genre is generally equal and occasionally more effective than other types of physical activity interventions for improving a range of psychological and cognitive outcomes.
A structured dance program of at least six weeks’ duration can significantly improve psychological and cognitive health outcomes equivalent to other forms of structured exercise interventions, finds new research from Australian researchers. Click HERE to see full article
2. August 29, 2017 (Neuroscience). Dancing can reverse the signs of aging in the brain. A study, published in the open-access journal Frontiers in Human Neuroscience, shows that older people who routinely partake in physical exercise can reverse the signs of aging in the brain, and dancing has the most profound effect. ... Both groups showed an increase in the hippocampus region of the brain. Click here to view article
3. March 2016. Dancing 'lowers risk of heart disease by almost 50 per cent' Key Points Include:
WA University research shows dancing almost halves people's risk of heart disease.
Dancing shown to be more beneficial than fast walking.
Social aspect of dancing could also be a beneficial factor. Click here to down load full document
4. April 21, 2013 Sunday Times. Dancing beneficial for stress relief, increase energy, improve strength and muscle tone. Click here to view cut-outs
5. October 5, 2011. Dancing has been effective in improving measures of physical function in people with Parkinson's disease. Click here for full document
5. 2010 Dancing can ward off Alzheimer's disease and other dementia A major study added to the growing evidence that stimulating one's mind by dancing can ward off Alzheimer's disease and other dementia. Dancing also increases cognitive acuity at all ages. Click here to download full document
What our clients are saying
"Your constant positive outlook and generosity of spirit really made the lessons a highlight of our time here".
"You couldn't have any idea how much pleasure we have had learning to dance with you. Your unending patience is so to be admired…I will keep recommending your classes as they definitely are the best"
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