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National Dance Day: September 17, 2022

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National Dance Day: September 17, 2022

September 17, 2022

Press Release Number CB22-SFS.128

From the U.S. National Library of Medicine, MedlinePlus, Medical Encyclopedia, Dance your way to fitness:

“Do you think you can dance? If you are not sure, why not give it a try? Dancing is an exciting and social way to work out your body. From ballroom to salsa, dancing works your heart and helps build strong bones and muscles. Because dancing is so much fun, you may forget you are exercising.

Health Benefits of Dance

Dancing combines the benefits of aerobic plus weight-bearing exercise. When you dance, you get many physical and mental health benefits, including:

Better heart health
Stronger muscles
Better balance and coordination
Stronger bones
Lower risk of dementia

Improved memory
Reduced stress
More energy
Improved mood"

Key Stats

Source: 2021 American Community Survey (ACS) 1-Year Estimates.

Table B24124, Detailed Occupation for the Full-Time, Year-Round Civilian Employed Population 16 Years and Over

Note: The table above is cropped to show the section that contains dancers and choreographers. Click on the image for more than 560 rows of detailed occupations.