A 10-minute dance class burns between 130 and 250 calories, about the same as jogging.

Regular dancing is great for losing weight, maintaining strong bones, improving posture and muscle strength, increasing balance and coordination, and beating stress.

Dancing can be a way to stay fit for people of all ages, shapes and sizes.

Other forms of exercise give you a much bigger release of endorphins when compared to dancing.

Dancing does not connect with the emotional centers in the brain.

Studies show that dancing at parties and in groups encourages social bonding.