Benefit of Dance: Mental Health
Ballroom Dance Helps Prevent Depression & Boosts Your Mood 💃🕺
Did you know that DANCE is the single most effective treatment for depression? A recent meta study found that dance was more effective than therapy, antidepressant drugs, or other forms of exercise such as yoga, Thai chi, strength conditioning or running. It's truly amazing how powerful dance is!
Here's the top five ways ballroom dance improves your physical health while keeping you motivated and energized.
- Increases neurotransmitter activity in the brain and releases happiness hormones: serotonin, dopamine, oxytocin, and endorphins
- Improves self-esteem
- Enhances mindfulness
- Promotes social bonding
- Assists with trauma recovery
Moving our bodies, enjoying music, and connecting with others is very healing. Research is now showing what dancers have always known - dancing lifts our spirits and improves our lives in powerful ways.
Whether you're looking for a simple way to boost your mood or want a natural way to treat depression - when in doubt - dance it out 💞
Stay tuned and check out our other Blogs for more dance tips 💡
