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A meta-analysis of 218 trials found it provides larger reductions in symptoms than walking, strength training, or antidepressants alone.
Dance simultaneously releases serotonin, dopamine, and oxytocin while lowering cortisol. When performed in groups, it creates interbrain synchrony that strengthens social bonds. Researchers are now advocating for dance to be considered a front-line treatment for depression.
Whether in a living room or a ballroom, moving to the beat is proving transformative.
Source: The BMJ

Hola Salseros!

Merry Christmas from Morocco 🎄
We’re back at Bounds Green School N11 2QG from 7-8pm on Wednesday 14 January 2026! 🕺🏿💃🏾🎉

Our Early Bird discount (£119 for 14 weeks) ends 31 December. To book, WhatsApp me on 07984 136 961 or email [email protected]

See you all in 2026!
Best wishes, Sureka, Patrick and family xx

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A 2024 study published in the British Medical Journal found that dancing reduced depression symptoms more than walking, yoga, strength training and standard anti-depressants.

Benefits of dancing 💃🏾🕺🏿👏

When it comes to building new habits that support brain health, the best ones are often simple, and even fun, like dancing💃🏻!

Whether you’re moving with friends, joining a class, or just jamming out in your living room, dancing is a powerful way to engage both body and brain🧠.

Research shows that regular dance can enhance memory, mental health, and even increase hippocampal volume, a part of the brain key to learning and memory, which may help lower the risk of cognitive decline.

In fact, a study found that dancing even outperformed other forms of physical activity, especially in mental health, working memory, and social cognition🪩.

Explore the image to see all the ways in which dancing can help boost your brain health.

There are many powerful factors that work together to protect your brain as you age: movement 🚶‍♀️, mental engagement 🧩, restful sleep 😴, and one that’s easy to miss during the busy summer season; consistent, brain-targeted nutrition 🥗.

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