Just dance: 7 reasons to bust a move

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Whether we’re jamming to Wiz Khalifa, rocking out to 1D, or foxtrotting with our beloved, dance makes us feel physically and emotionally revitalized. And any time we could use a workout, dance is available in unlimited styles and intensities. “It’s like exercise, but cheerful,” says Matthew M., a second-year student at the Community College of Denver, Colorado.

1. Boost your mood, brain, and confidence

“I can’t live without it. It makes me feel good about myself when nothing else does.”
—Alycia S., first-year undergraduate, Northern Michigan University

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2. Love your bod

“I feel powerful and connected to myself.”
—Alyson K., fourth-year undergraduate, University of California, Riverside

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3. Get fit and energized

“I dance because I am not athletic.”
—Kelsey C., third-year undergraduate, The College of New Jersey

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4. Give back or lead

“People who came in with no dance experience have really been empowered.”
—Nick, volunteer dance instructor, graduate of Indiana University

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5. Connect culturally

“Dancing and the music help me culturally relate to the rest of the world.”
—Erika K., second-year undergraduate, University of Delaware

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6. Express yourself

“Dancing is a language. I believe it to be a part of being a human being.”
—Ronann C., fourth-year undergraduate, Johns Hopkins University, Maryland

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7. Bond with others

“Intimate human interaction is a pleasure that is not easy to come by.”
—William S., fifth-year undergraduate, Georgia Gwinnett College

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