I’m a huge believer in getting kids into ballroom dancing.  It is considered a non-contact sport – yet it is physically and mentally demanding.

So today I saw this wonderful post on Facebook, regarding speech impairment, music and rhythm. And it reminded me of a time quite some years ago, where I had the pleasure of teaching a young man how to dance, who had a similar speech impairment. Not as severe, but nonetheless it was there.

So I have recently been away on holidays and cruising around Asia. Had the most fabulous time, and got the opportunity to spend some much need time with my husband, but most importantly, meeting new people and sharing my love of dance.

The desire to learn is far more important than having the “right” partner. Let’s face it, in the beginning you’re not the right partner for anyone, and so practising with different partners enables you to learn about yourself, and who is right for you.

NEW YORK | BY KRYSTNELL STORR (Reuters Health) – Regularly taking to the dance floor gave elderly nursing home residents a better sense of balance, according to a new study. Brazilian researchers found a fifty percent improvement in balance and far fewer falls among seniors who participated in a half hour of ballroom dancing three days a week for three months.