BB Fact Sheet – Recreation - Dancing

Why take up Dancing?

• Take up Dancing to help improve your fitness and overall wellbeing.

• Dance keeps your mind sharp as well as your body.

• Dance classes are available to all ages – it’s easy to find a studio near you.

• You can learn by yourself or with a friend.

Baby Boomers and Dance

• Dancing has something to meet everyone’s level of activity and tastes, so it can suit any Baby Boomer, and become a fun part of your Preventative Health strategy.

• It’s an activity of the mind as well as the body; memorising steps and routines keeps you thinking as you exercise.

Getting started

• Don’t put it off, start now! All you need is some comfortable clothes, shoes and music and you’re ready to start learning.

• It doesn’t matter if you don’t have any musical knowledge to start – Dancing can depend on enthusiasm as much as skill. You can learn individually or in a group, and you don’t need to find a dance partner to get started. Dancing studios frequently accept individual students.

• If you don’t want to take up dancing yourself, there are plenty of other ways to get involved, from watching on television to live performances. You can go to a show and have an enjoyable evening out. You can volunteer at a local studio and learn costuming or stage production. Or you can watch a musical at home with a friend.

• Many studios will give you a trial session before you enrol in a course. It can be a social or competitive activity. With so many varieties of dance to learn, there’s always a new challenge for you. You could learn traditional waltzes, Latin, flamenco, modern ballet, jive or belly dancing – and many more! There’s something for everyone.

Australian Dancing Society - (03) 9510 7770

Australia - http://www.dancespots.com.au/index.html

              - http://www.australiandancingsociety.com.au/

              - http://www.ballroomdancing.com.au/

NSW       - http://www.dancespots.com.au/nsw/index.html

              - http://www.bcl.com.au/sydney/intgroup/dancing.htm?zoom_highlight=dancing

              - http://www.communityguide.com.au/northernnsw/cat/entertainmentleisure/musicdancetuition/

QLD       - http://www.dancespots.com.au/qld/index.html

              - http://www.brisbanecitylife.com.au/bcl/intgroup/dancing.htm?zoom_highlight=dancing

              - http://www.arts.qld.gov.au/arts/dance.html

VIC        - http://www.dancespots.com.au/vic/index.html

             - http://www.bcl.com.au/melbourne/shop/music.htm?zoom_highlight=dancing

             - http://www.arts.vic.gov.au/TestDrive/Test_Drive_the_Arts/Dance_Events

WA        - http://www.dancespots.com.au/wau/index.html

             - http://www.bcl.com.au/perth/intgroup/dancing.htm?zoom_highlight=dancing

SA         - http://www.dancespots.com.au/sau/index.html

             - http://www.bcl.com.au/adelaide/intgroup/dancing.htm

             - http://www.bcl.com.au/adelaide/intgroup/dancing.htm?zoom_highlight=dancing

TAS       - http://www.dancespots.com.au/tas/index.html

             - http://www.bcl.com.au/hobart/intgroup/dancing.htm?zoom_highlight=dancing

NT         - http://www.dancespots.com.au/nte/index.html

             - http://www.bcl.com.au/darwin/intgroup/dancing.htm?zoom_highlight=dancing

ACT      - http://www.bcl.com.au/canberra/intgroup/dance.htm?zoom_highlight=dancing

National Events Calendars - http://www.australiandancingsociety.com.au/events.html

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This article was created by Lisa Turley for babyboomers.com.au - Australia's website for Baby Boomers. Babyboomers.com.au is an online resource to help people find information and services on health, money, travel and recreation.

Disclaimer: The information contained in this section should not be used for individual recreation or medical advice. Please see an independent advisor or your doctor if you have concerns or specific questions relating to your health.

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