Why people should swap sneakers for dancing shoes
Author says dance offers an effective workout for the body and mindRicki Lake, Kelly Osbourne, and Kirstie Alley can attest to the health benefits of dance: Each star dropped over 20 pounds while performing on Dancing with the Stars. According to Judy Wright, dance expert and author of the forthcoming Social Dance: Steps to Success (Human Kinetics, 2012), it’s no surprise so many people attribute their shrinking waistlines to dance. “Dance provides a serious workout and increases muscle tone,