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FROM the phenomenon that is Strictly Come Dancing to So You Think You Can Dance? dancing is all over our television sets and millions of people tune in every week to get their dancing fix. But are there too many of us sitting around watching other people dance on the telly, when we could be tearing up the dancefloor ourselves, and getting fit in the process? This month, Culture Minister Fiona Hyslop launched a new initiative, Get Scotland Dancing, which aims to get the nation on their feet to enjoy the myriad benefits dance has to offer. The programme is part of the Scotland Active Nation campaign, which is using the 2014 Commonwealth Games to inspire Scots to get active.
Dancing has enjoyed a boost in popularity since shows like Strictly Come Dancing arrived on the air. In fact, in the final episode of the first series of the show in 2004, host Bruce Forsyth boasted the show had inspired half a million people to take up ballroom dancing. Dance is an activity that's open to everyone, and there's a style to suit all tastes.See the full content of this document
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It was on these principles that Liz Smith founded DanceFun in Edinburgh. Set up in January 2009, the classes are open to women of all ages and abilities, and celebrate the benefits of dance beyond health and fitness.
"Dancing is one activity that can unite everyone across the spectrum of age, ability, motivation, and background," she says. "People come alo...See the full content of this document
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