Dance as a physical activity has many positive physical and mental health outcomes. Dance, specifically cultural dance, is a type of physical activity that may appeal to some who are not otherwise active and can be a form of activity that is more acceptable than others in certain cultures.Dancing can be a way to stay fit for people of all ages, shapes and sizes, having a wide range of physical, and mental benefits including improved condition of the 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.
Despite the physical benefits of Dance, it also helps cure depression while releasing the emotions that people tend to carry within themselves. Humans are capable of using their bodies to express their ideas and emotions through movement. Dance has been repeatedly shown to positively impact a person’s mental health. Dance helps people of all age to learn self-control of emotions which helps in day to day activities.
