Dance is now recognized as an EFFECTIVE FORM OF EXERCISE. It can be a really excellent Mind-Body-and-Spirit workout. Dance is the key to keeping ones BODY and BRAIN healthy as we age. BONES and MUSCLES are STRENGTHENED without stressing the joints. Cardio-vascular efficiency is improved. Dance TONES THE WHOLE BODY and improves POSTURE and BALANCE. It also greatly assists people both in LOSING and MAINTAINING their WEIGHT which in turn helps in PREVENTING DIABETES, HIGH BLOOD PRESSURE, STROKE, HEART DISEASE, OSTEOPOROSIS, GALLBLADDER DISEASE, DEPRESSION and some forms of CANCER.
A person weighing 147 lbs loses 3.5 calories per minute. Therefore 45 minutes dancing would burn up 157 calories which is equivalent to about half a chocolate bar.
However, a word of caution. If you answer "yes" to any of the following questions please seek medical advice before using this video:-
Do you have a heart condition and your doctor recommended that you consult before undertaking an exercise program?
Do you have chest pains when you do physical activity?
In the past month have you suffered chest pains while not doing physical activity?
Do you suffer from dizziness and balance problems?
Do you have bone or joint problems made worse by changes of physical activity levels?
Are you taking prescription drugs for blood pressure or a heart condition?
Any other reasons (such as pregnancy) which make you wonder if this physical activity might not be good for you?
I am a Dance and Movement Therapist and Cultural Anthropologist who has lived and worked in England, Ghana and Nigeria.
I really hope you enjoy "Dance in Our Footsteps".
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Also available Calling All Drummers and Flute Players. Learn the Drum and Flute Rhythms of Three Northern Ghanaian Dances.This CD features the musical accompaniment to the DVD "Dance in Our Footsteps". It is to enable Drummers and Flautists to practice without playing the DVD. Musicians in general will also find it helpful in learning the dance rhythms. Dancers can create their own choreography to the music.