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Kia ora

Ko Lily Graham tōku ingoa

No reira, tena koutou, tena koutou tena katoatau kotu

Dance... what do you think of it. Well I think it is perfect. It helps you in so many ways. And not just the obvious ones like keeping you fit. No there are a lot more benefits than you would think. Let me tell you why I think dance is the truly one of the greatest sports .

Dancing improves brain function on a variety of levels. Two recent studies show how different types of practice allow dancers to achieve peak performance by processes  thought with muscle memory. Through regular aerobic training that incorporates some type of dance at least once a week anyone can maximize his or her brain function. A new study from stanford university has found that dancing may help improve your balance and make you less dizzy. In September 2013, researchers from London College reported on specific differences in the brain structure of ballet dancers that may help them avoid feeling dizzy when they perform pirouettes. You don't have to train to become a professional ballet dancer to benefit from some type of dancing.

Dancing can be a way to stay fit for people of all ages, shapes and sizes. It has a wide range of physical and mental benefits. Like improving your heart and lungs. It will increase muscular strength and it increases aerobic fitness. It will improved muscle tone and strength. It helps with weight management. You will have improved balance and spatial awareness. You will increased physical confidence. You will have a greater self-confidence and self-esteem. Overall having better social skills.

Dance is for all ages. You don’t see people over the ages of 25 doing gymnastics no.  You can have a career in dance that can last a lifetime. When you are a dancer you make lifelong friends with the people that are in your  dance group. The dance studio is your happy place which is crucial when living with the pressures of today's world. Where you can be you without being judged. Dancing is like expressing yourself by moving. You get to be creative and unique. You can be free.

Over all I hope that I have convinced that dance is the one of the most fantastic and wonderful sports that I know.  Dance helps your brain, your body and you can be unique and creative while doing it.  I think that dance is one of the best sport and more people should look into giving a go. Will you?