1. According to Jacqueline Bonsee, a senior modern and classical languages major, dancing releases endorphins in the brain, which promotes feelings of euphoria and reduces feelings of stress.

2. Unlike traditional exercises, dancing is a more free way of exercise, and there are no set rules to dance.

3. Dance allows you to express however you feel; for example, if you feel depressed, you could express it through dancing to sad songs.

4. In addition to psychological benefits, dance is an excellent activity to help increase daily activity.

5. According to livestrong.com, dancing burns up to 450 calories per hour depending on the intensity, making it more viable for many high schoolers who do not have enough time to exercise for extended periods of time.

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Some Research

 

The Effect of Dance over Depression

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Active Factors in Dance/Movement Therapy:

Health Effects of Non-Goal-Orientation in

Movement

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