Here are some of the major benefits of ballroom dancing. It is fun, it is a great way to socialize, it is a good form of physical exercise, and it is good for exercising your brain

(trying to remember the dance patterns and recalling them as needed). A few years back,   

a Mayo Clinic Letter listed the following health benefits of dancing:

 

Calories - Dancing can burn as many calories as walking, swimming, or riding a bicycle.

Cardiovascular conditioning - Regular exercise can lead to a slower heart rate, lower blood pressure, and an improved cholesterol profile. Dancing may not provide all the conditioning you need, but it can help. The degree of cardiovascular conditioning depends on how vigorously you dance, how long you dance continuously, and how regularly you do it.

 

Strong bones - The movements of many dances strengthen your weight-bearing bones (tibia, fibula, and femur) and help prevent or slow bone mass(osteoporosis).

 

Rehabilitation - If you're recovering from heart or knee surgery, movement may be part of your rehabilitation. Dancing is a positive alternative to aerobic dance or jogging.

 

Sociability - Dancing contains a social component that solitary fitness endeavors don't. It allows you to develop strong social ties that contribute to self-esteem and a positive outlook. Health benefits and risks to dancing depend on how much oomph you put into it. Different types of dance require varying amounts of energy. If you have heart disease or other medical concerns, check with your doctor before taking up dance as a new activity. Then follow these steps: