Facts About Modern Square & Round Dancing
Square & Round Dancing Is Fun ….Try It…
"I hate to exercise” Then square and round dancing is for you! It’s the low impact, low stress way to really enjoy keeping in shape. It is a healthy activity that combines mental and physical exercise in a great social setting.
What if . . . . “I have two left feet” Learning to square and round dance is a lot easier than learning other forms of dancing. If you can walk & smile -- you can square or round dance.
ALL AROUND THE WORLD - Modern Square & Round Dancing is found in every province in Canada, almost every state in the USA and in more than 50 countries abroad. Every one dances in English, even if they don’t speak it. Learn to dance and a whole new world of opportunity for fun and fellowship will open up for you.
WHY DANCE?
Most dancers give the following reasons why they enjoy dancing
· Friendly people
· Good Exercise & Group Activity
· Mental Stimulation
· Social Contacts
· Economical Entertainment
· Good Wholesome Fun
· Many Friendships Developed
· Keeps the mind Active & Alert
· Fun and Fellowship
· Good healthy exercise without physical exertion
· A life-long recreational enjoyment
HEALTHFUL EXERCISE
Calories - Dancing can burn as many calories as walking, swimming or riding a bike. During a half-hour of dancing you can burn between 200 to 400 calories. In a single evening you could walk five miles.
Cardiovascular Conditioning – Regular exercise slows heart rate, lowers your blood pressure and improves your cholesterol profile. Experts typically recommend 30-40 minutes of continuous activity 3 or 4 times a week. Dancing may not provide all the conditioning you need, but it can help.
Strong Bones – The side to side movements of many dances strengthen your weight bearing bones and help prevent or slow the loss of bone masses (Osteoporosis).
WHO SQUARE DANCES? People of all ages can square dance. It’s an ideal exercise for people who wish to stay active and healthy.
WEARING APPAREL – Comfortable clothes and shoes are all you need.
WHERE ARE DANCES HELD? We dance in church halls, school halls, community recreation facilities, dance halls, R.V. Clubs, resorts and cruise ships.
IS DANCING EXPENSIVE? Definitely very economical. Most square dancers spend about $7.00 each for an activity of fun and enjoyment.
Square & Round Dancing Is Fun ….Try It…
"I hate to exercise” Then square and round dancing is for you! It’s the low impact, low stress way to really enjoy keeping in shape. It is a healthy activity that combines mental and physical exercise in a great social setting.
What if . . . . “I have two left feet” Learning to square and round dance is a lot easier than learning other forms of dancing. If you can walk & smile -- you can square or round dance.
ALL AROUND THE WORLD - Modern Square & Round Dancing is found in every province in Canada, almost every state in the USA and in more than 50 countries abroad. Every one dances in English, even if they don’t speak it. Learn to dance and a whole new world of opportunity for fun and fellowship will open up for you.
WHY DANCE?
Most dancers give the following reasons why they enjoy dancing
· Friendly people
· Good Exercise & Group Activity
· Mental Stimulation
· Social Contacts
· Economical Entertainment
· Good Wholesome Fun
· Many Friendships Developed
· Keeps the mind Active & Alert
· Fun and Fellowship
· Good healthy exercise without physical exertion
· A life-long recreational enjoyment
HEALTHFUL EXERCISE
Calories - Dancing can burn as many calories as walking, swimming or riding a bike. During a half-hour of dancing you can burn between 200 to 400 calories. In a single evening you could walk five miles.
Cardiovascular Conditioning – Regular exercise slows heart rate, lowers your blood pressure and improves your cholesterol profile. Experts typically recommend 30-40 minutes of continuous activity 3 or 4 times a week. Dancing may not provide all the conditioning you need, but it can help.
Strong Bones – The side to side movements of many dances strengthen your weight bearing bones and help prevent or slow the loss of bone masses (Osteoporosis).
WHO SQUARE DANCES? People of all ages can square dance. It’s an ideal exercise for people who wish to stay active and healthy.
WEARING APPAREL – Comfortable clothes and shoes are all you need.
WHERE ARE DANCES HELD? We dance in church halls, school halls, community recreation facilities, dance halls, R.V. Clubs, resorts and cruise ships.
IS DANCING EXPENSIVE? Definitely very economical. Most square dancers spend about $7.00 each for an activity of fun and enjoyment.
