How Many Calories Are Burned Dancing?

How many calories are burned from dancing depends on the type of dance and for how long. Based on results from calorielab.com, an individual who weighs 150lbs will burn the following amounts per hour.

Type of Dance	For 1 Hour OF Activity
Ballet or modern, jitterbug, twist, jazz and tap	258
General dancing: Swing dancing, hula, Greek, Middle Eastern, flamenco and belly	238
Fast Ballroom Dancing: Line dancing, polka, Disco, country, Irish step dancing, folk and square	238
Slow Ballroom: Foxtrot, waltz, chacha, slow dancing, samba, tango and mambo	136
Traditional American Indian dancing: Including Anishinaabe Jingle Dancing	306
General Fast Ballroom Dancing	306

As you can see, if you are interested in dance, there is a side benefit of physical fitness involved.

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