Three Reasons to Commit to Keep Dancing through the Holidays. 

November and December can be hard months to stick with your dance schedule.  Between the holidays and the end of the semester for many students, dance class tends to be the first thing squeezed out of a tight schedule.  Here are three reasons NOT to let your classes slip over the next two months:

1)      Dance is the best stress reliever.  Studying for exams?  Trying to cram in extra time at work so you can take a few days off for the holidays?  Stress can build tension in your body, ultimately leading to poor health. While ditching dance class may be a tempting way to gain time, the benefits of attending class actually outweigh the extra time you'd gain by skipping. Exercise, particularly dance, where we use both our body and mind, can help alleviate the stress that builds up in our bodies. Attend class and you'll find that you can approach the activities that need your focus with a clearer mind and relaxed-but-energized body. 

2)      Dance will help you keep off the holiday pounds.  If you're like me-- you love the extra sweets that come with the holidays.  Another great reason to stick with your dance schedule--you won't have to worry about how many slices of pumpkin pie you indulge in. (Recently my husband ate an entire pie by himself-yes, it's true!) If you dance regularly, you know you're putting in the exercise to keep your metabolism functioning at optimum speed.  And if you really love to indulge-take an extra class before the holidays!