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Step 1
Ballet is amazingly good for weight loss. When done properly, you will feel every muscle in your body working. You literally feel like a rubber band being stretched! Although it can be done at home, beginners should take a class because it's also a dance form that can cause injury if not done properly. Even football players are sometimes asked to "tackle" ballet because it teaches coordination and thoroughly works the body.
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Step 2
To tone your midsection and strength give belly dancing a shake. This ancient art is a fun way to bring sexy back and get killer abs! I've learned the basics with a DVD by Veena and Neena. Twins that will teach you basic shimmies to get your body looking hot!
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Step 3
Modern dance is an another excellent form of dance to tone your arms. The movements are exaggerated and expressive! Take a beginner's class in modern or just move around and let the music inspire your interpretative moves.
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Step 4
Anybody say salsa? What a fun way to burn calories. Not only does salsa teach you coordination, it's also a fun way to socialize and meet a super cute salsa partner! If you don't have a partner, no sweat. Try doing a basic cha-cha step to some music and take it from there. Areas that will be toned include your legs, thighs and midsection.
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Step 5
Hip hop is a dance genre that is fast and great for an overall workout. As demonstrated by the dancers on America's Best Dance Crew, this form of dance is very intense and powerful.
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Step 6
Tap dancing! Somthing I've always wanted to try! What a great way to tone your leg muscles and make lots of noise doing it.
Comments
SophiaMaria said
on 1/30/2009 This is a great article! I had thought about taking dance classes before because I thought it would be a way to stay fit and have fun dancing. Thanks! 5 stars
kluke82 said
on 1/29/2009 Great overview on dance classes and how they can help in losing weight! 5*