2.    Weight Loss

You don’t have to limit workouts to boring treadmills when it comes to getting results. In fact, you simply can dance the pounds away.

According to Fit Day, dance can whittle away a whopping 10 pounds (or more). Monitoring food intake and picking dance moves with weight loss in mind can do the trick. This is because maximum calorie burn involves the entire body -- not just the feet. To get results, use your arms and legs. Fit Day even suggests adding leg lifts and knee lifts to work both the abs and the legs.

Make music selection a factor. That’s because music with a too-slow tempo won’t encourage you to move fast to get your heart rate up. In general, Fit Day says to vary music speed. For warming up, you’ll want something slower. But during the aerobic portion of your workout, you’ll want something faster.

3.    Heart Health

When it comes to heart-healthy exercise, many of us assume that it’s got to be old-school boring. However, this simply isn’t true. Dance can be just as good for your heart as a jog -- and in some cases, even better.

In general, the American Heart Association (AHA) recommends a minimum of a half hour of moderate-intensity aerobic activity at least five days a week. However, this can be substituted for at least 25 minutes of vigorous aerobic activity three times a week. (This can also include a combo effort of both moderate and vigorous activity.)

Further, the AHA recommends strength training at least twice a week. And if you want to lower blood pressure and cholesterol, it suggests 40 minutes of moderate to vigorous activity three or four times weekly.

4.    Muscle Tone

Dancing can be a great way to tone muscles. That’s why professional dancers have sleek, toned physiques.

One of the best ways to do this is through ballet. Standard ballet moves, like the plie', target the legs and glutes. If you enjoy classes, consider a barre workout. These workouts incorporate ballet fundamentals and other moves to create a workout you’ll love.