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Article: Getting into the Swing of it!(health benefits of swing dancing)(Brief Article)
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- Current Events, a Weekly Reader publication
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- February 1, 2001
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Dancing is a great way to have fun--and keep yourself fit at the same time!
"Dancing is an amazing way to express yourself and have fun!" says 17-year-old Ayla Brown. "I think everyone has something that really speaks to them deeply. Dance is it for me; it's like my own soul language."
Many teens feel the same way. Dancing's a great way to spend time with friends--and a great way to stay in shape. Whether you like swing, tap, ballet, or your own style, dancing can get your heart rate up and your muscles moving.
Scott Erba, physical education teacher at Warsaw Community High School in Indiana, says: "A person performing any type of dancing will ...