Young at heart: ballroom dancing for older adults by Henry G. J. G. Godzik, CFP, CPTS, CSNA, ACE

Ballroom dancing, which used to be considered solely a social pursuit, has blossomed into one of the most entertaining and fun ways to socialize and stay fit. Once associated with movie clips of Fred Astaire and Ginger Rogers, ballroom dancing is increasingly part of the mainstream of everyday life. The popularity of movies such as Strictly Ballroom, Shall We Dance and Take the Lead, as well as the television series Dancing with the Stars, shows that ballroom dancing has become a hit with people of all ages—especially older adults.