By michael - March, 29th 2014

There are many forms of dance, from ballroom to barn dancing and disco to Morris dancing. Dance has always been a part of human culture, rituals and celebrations. Today, most dancing is about recreation and self-expression, although it can also be done as a competitive activity. Dancing is an enjoyable way to be more physically active and stay fit.

If you're trying to beat stress, improve your mind, or lose weight, you can't go wrong with going out dancing — or taking a class. In fact, getting out on the dance floor for just 15 minutes of continuous vigorous moves could burn as many as 110 calories.

“What sets dancing apart is how the body responds to music,” says Elizabeth Larkam, spokesperson for theAmerican Council on Exercise. The beat makes you want to keep going even though being out of breath to the same extent would make you cut most other aerobic workouts short.

Dancing offers another anti-aging benefit besides slimming you in all the right places: One study found that people who dance four or more times a week have a 76% lower risk of dementia than those who sit it out. The physical act of doing the fox-trot or the merengue increases blood flow to the brain. Additionally, it requires some …

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