Dancing strengthens and tones muscles and provides a healthy workout for the heart, cardiovascular system and lungs. Basic or beginning tap dancing burns about 400 calories per hour (and 3,000-4,000 steps per class). Because Tap-N-Burn© is more aerobic and offers continual movement, the calories burned per hour can at times double, depending on the level of the class. Because of the shifting of we
ight, tap dancing improves our balance. As dancers learn to balance our bodies in numerous positions, we strengthen our stabilizer muscles that help us maintain balance. After just a few classes, we will also notice an increase in flexibility. Tap dancing offers concentrated exercise and muscle development to the legs. We are all different ages, shapes and sizes and our classes are conducted in a fun and friendly environment.