Why you should stay on the dance floor longer

Dancing is a proven method for self-care and boosting your mental wellbeing, so spending time on the dance floor can have many benefits.

Often, club experiences can be disrupted for a number of reasons: smoking breaks, toilet visits, getting more drinks at the bar. Short bursts of dancing can be enjoyable, but there’s a case to be made for staying on the dance floor longer, if it feels comfortable…

DEEPER CONNECTION WITH THE MUSIC
The more time you spend on the floor, the more you’re likely to connect with the music. This is one of the most essential components of a rave experience. A deep connection to the tunes being played can relieve stress and aid catharsis.

PHYSICAL EXERCISE
Dancing is a great way to get some cardiovascular exercise and the longer you go for it, the more you’ll benefit. Remember though, it’s a marathon not a sprint, so take regular breaks - even if you simply spend a while standing on the dance floor, rather than dancing.

GETS YOU OUT OF YOUR HEAD
Thanks to the mostly repetitive nature of the beats you’ll experience, it’s possible to reach trance-like meditative states. In this level of consciousness, your thoughts quieten and you operate in a more embodied way of being, which can be transcendent, liberating and healing.

TRIGGERS HAPPY HORMONE PRODUCTION
Amazingly, dancing can trigger the production of four key happiness-inducing hormones: dopamine, serotonin, oxytocin and endorphins. So, without any party substances needed, you can get high on your own supply by putting in a marathon session on the dance floor.