Health benefits of dancing Dancing is a great way for people of all ages to get fit, or just get a little exercise in, and/or release stress. Many physical and mental benefits include: improved condition of your heart and lungs increased muscular strength, endurance and motor fitness increased aerobic fitness improved muscle tone and strength weight management stronger bones and reduced risk of osteoporosis better coordination, agility and flexibility improved balance and spatial awareness increased physical confidence improved mental functioning improved general and psychological wellbeing greater self-confidence and self-esteem better social skills. There are many different kinds of dances one can try, depending on your taste in music. In this page, we will just focus on the most popular dances in the San Fernando Valley. The styles we will focus on will be: Salsa Bachata Swing Hip Hop Ballroom Getting started ...