Christmas 2015 is tomorrow! Are you ready? Don’t worry, you’re not the only one who has last-minute shopping to do. In the holiday spirit, I began thinking of Santa Claus and all of the fun things he will be doing between now and next Christmas. Surely he will need some down time in January, but then what? I was thinking how beneficial it would be for Santa and Mrs. Claus to spend some time taking Swing dance lessons for beginners. Wouldn’t that be a fun, new hobby for them? Swing dancing would be perfect for the Claus’. Here’s why…

1. Swing dancing keeps you fit. I know, Santa will need his belly back for next December, but he could definitely do a little slimming and trimming between now and then. With Swing dance lessons, he and Mrs. Claus will be burning up to 500 calories in an hour! They will also be kicking those endorphins into high gear, keeping that good cheer in each of them all year ’round. I’m assuming that at the end of the holiday season, Santa could feel a little down. I mean, he’s basically not needed for another 11 months. When he goes Swing dancing though, the release of endorphins will raise those spirits until next season.
2. Swing dance lessons are romantic. Even Santa has to work to sweep Mrs. Claus off her feet and  Swing dance lessons will be the perfect way to show her how much he loves her. Social dancing is a great way to connect with your loved one. A couple can groove to their favorite songs, and learn to move together as one, which is a very special feeling. Couple’s dancing also helps with teamwork within a relationship, not that Santa and Mrs. Claus need help with that part!
3. Swing dance lessons will improve Santa’s memory. I’ll bet that with all of the little ones world-wide that he has to drop presents off to, anything that would improve Santa’s memory would be a good thing. Social dancing dramatically helps keep your mind sharp as a man, since you are responsible for not only recalling all of your cool dance moves, but for deciding which one to use and when. On a crowded dance floor, this can be quite intimidating. Over time, with lots of practice, it will become easier and easier, which means that brain is being worked and your memory is getting better and better. See how beneficial social dancing is??

Unfortunately Santa does not live in sunny Arizona with me. But if he did, I would recommend that he take his Swing dance lessons at Dance FX Studios in the Phoenix East Valley. He and Mrs. Claus would get to discover all of the most popular social dances here, from Salsa to Country Two Step and even Argentine tango. Maybe the North Pole has a similar type of dance studio. If not, Santa, you’re always welcome to join us at Dance FX Studios! Merry Christmas to all!