Internet dance lessons allow couples to learn ballroom dancing with dance videos. Swing Dancing, Latin Dancing and Ballroom Dancing classes are all available online.

Ballroom Dancing is a fun way to get both a cardiovascular workout and target large and small muscle groups. Dancers burn calories, make friends and challenge their minds.

Dancing as Exercise

According to the USDA's Physical Activity Guidelines (2007) dance is a moderate activity. They recommend that adults get at least 30 minutes of moderate to vigorous activity daily.

Dance is a "moderate activity," say the USDA's physical activity guidelines. Adults should get at least 30 minutes of moderate to vigorous activity daily, according to the guidelines, released earlier this year.

According to a study done at California State University at Long Beach, a five minute warm up and a 20 minute Cha Cha, Polka or Swing can get even a beginning student's heart rates up to near-maximum training rates. Ballroom Dancing can easily burn 250-400 calories per hour, depending on the dance.

Dancing is mental exercise

The New England Journal of Medicine published a study by Albert Einstein College in New York City, and ballroom dancing was touted as lowering the risk of dementia in elderly persons. Dancing presents mental challenges, namely; moving to the rhythm of the music and practicing complex dance steps. The social aspects of dancing are also attributed to positive health benefits. Enjoying fun and relaxed time with friends is beneficial at any age.

Dancing Classes

Traditionally, learning these steps would involve seeking out a dance studio, an instructor, a partner, registering for classes, and actually showing up for them. Every week. In some cases, medical release paperwork would also need to be signed, which may even involve a physical examination by your Doctor.

Ballroom Dancing Videos

Since the Dancesport revolution began, television shows like Dancing with the Stars have become extremely popular. Several DVD Programs and cable television shows have been introduced so that the average person can learn the steps in Ballroom Dancing in the comfort of their home.

Staying home to learn means that students can go at their own pace and make mistakes without embarassment. It also means that lessons can begin and end at the students discression.

Dancing Instruction Online

Now, there are websites like Ballroom Dancers where members can download instructional videos of popular dances, like the Waltz, the Cha Cha and the Mambo. There are 23 different dances at Ballroom Dancers with special tips, tricks and variations. Dance TV isanother website that offers online Dance Lessons.

More Internet Dance Lessons

A Quick search via google videos or youtube will yield several instructional Ballroom Dancing videos. A search of "Jive Dancing" on youtube yielded almost 2,000 videos.

Names of Dances

Here is a list of popular Dances to get you started:

Latin- Bolero

Latin- Cha Cha

East Coast Swing

Fostrot

Jive

Lindy Hop

Latin- Mambo

Lain- Poso Doble

Latin- Rumba

Latin- Salsa

Samba

Tango

Viennese Waltz

Waltz

West Coast Swing

Quickstep