In 2005, an American ballroom dance competition titled “Dancing with the Stars” premiered on ABC-TV, launching a highly successful 20-years-and-counting run for the hit TV series—often referred to as ...

Ballroom dancing isn’t just fun; it can boost both cognitive and physical health as you age. Ember Reichgott Junge shares how getting on the dance floor can improve wellness. She is joined by dancers ...

At the Northwest Building on Oct. 19, the Harvard Ballroom Dance Team (HBDT) organized a professional showcase as part of their Harvard Beginners 2025 Competition. For the first time, this showcase ...

While ballroom dance is often associated with sparkle, entertainment, and competition, there’s growing evidence regarding the myriad other ways — both emotional and physical — that the activity ...

On certain evenings, after a full day of classes in Harvard’s bioengineering labs, Ava Sarram ’28 trades pipettes and problem sets for something less conventional: Latin ballroom dancing. Sarram, a ...

Studies suggest regular dancing can significantly reduce dementia risk and improve mood. Participants report that dancing helps them feel more present, confident, and emotionally resilient. While ...