Why You Should Start Dancing After 40

Taking up dancing after 40 can be the answer to many middle-age concerns. Lose a little weight, improve your fitness, make some new friends, spice up your social life, inject a little passion into a relationship or keep your brain in tip-top condition.

At Arthur Murray Crows Nest, we have lots of students who are 40 & over! Here are some of our top reasons why we think you should take up a dance class…

Stress relief

Dancing is a very effective form of stress relief when the routine of work and family life can begin to get you down.

• Mastering complex steps gives you a natural boost to your system.

• Blood pressure is lowered by being physically fit.

• Increase the happy endorphins in your system.

Give yourself a boost

After 40 you might experience the onset of the middle-age blues and dancing is simply the best antidote to feeling low.

• Your self-esteem will rise as you get fit.

• Making new friends will help to make you feel happy.

• You’'ll benefit from having a really fun night out.

Getting fit

Attending a regular dance class is an easy way to stay fit, lose any excess weight and tone up.

• Gain shapely muscles.

• Good cardio workout for a healthy heart.

• Helps to strengthen your bones.

• Improves your balance.

• Provides stimulating mental exercise.

Mental capability

Dancing engages all parts of the brain from kinaesthetic and rational thought to musical interpretation and emotional connections.

• You’re never too old to start learning new things.

• Your brain needs regular exercise.

• Keeping your brain alert will help you become a better problem-solver.

• Dancing helps to stave off dementia as you get older.

Staying sociable

You’ll enjoy yourself and extend your social circle by meeting like-minded people.

• Form new relationships.

• Learn a challenging skill.

• Provides a common ground for conversation.

• Meet everyone in turn without any awkward introductions.

Enjoy a free trial lesson today

Why not come down to Arthur Murray Crows Nest and start enjoying yourself again. Dancing begins at 40! Book your free trial lesson online today.