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Just like any other physical activity, dance provides health benefits. When dancing is incorporated into a regular routine, it can help maintain a good body weight, help you lose weight, and, depending on the type of dancing, serve as a good form of aerobic workout. Other health benefits may include, but are not limited to, strengthening muscles, strengthening the heart, increasing energy, improving posture, air flow in the lungs, and improving coordination, flexibility, and agility. Dancing also improves the body’s overall functioning — the nervous system and blood flow.

Since many choose dance as an activity for pleasure and fun, it is a great way to meet new people and interact socially. When people are doing something they enjoy and are out with other individuals, it increases and enhances their self-esteem and confidence. Dancing has a positive impact on people’s overall well being, both physically and emotionally. Examples of popular group dances are salsa, swing, hip-hop, ballroom, and line dancing.

There are many benefits to Wheelchair Dancing:

Restore a sense of normalcy in a person’s life Reduce stress Builds confidence Opportunities to socialize and reduce social isolation Toxins release through sweating Build stamina Maintain flexibility Build strength and muscle tone of arms and shoulders Increase endurance Improve coordination Manage weight Increase self esteem and personal worth Opportunity to be playful Pleasure Satisfaction Laughter and joy When you exercise, you feel better — dance is exercise and movement

Elevate mood Diminish agitation Decrease blood pressure Increase level of excitement and anticipation Increase opportunities to be spontaneous Opportunity for self-expression Failure-free event, so it is purposeful and meaningful Movement relieves aches and pain Increase in appetite Increase alertness Sleep better Rejuvenate the spirit Maintain long-term memories More connected and aware of the body Provide a safe place to express feelings