New Year’s Resolutions with a Difference

The tradition of making New Year's Resolutions can be traced back to 153 B.C when Janus, the god of beginnings and a mythical king of early Rome, was placed at the head of the calendar. Janus had two faces and could look back on past events as well as look forward to the future.



Janus then became the ancient symbol for resolutions and the Romans named the first month of the year after him.



As one year draws to a close and a New Year beckons, thoughts turn to what will be done differently in the year ahead. Resolutions are usually centred on making positive changes to one’s lifestyle. Learning a new skill, getting fitter or losing weight are all common resolutions made by thousands of individuals across the globe.



If you feel like making a New Year’s resolution with a difference then why not consider combining several factors together. If you want to learn something new and would like to get fit during the process then taking some dancing lessons is a great way to do so.

The popularity of the BBC’s hit show Strictly Come Dancing has generated dance fever amongst the British public and more and more people are now learning the jive and perfecting the foxtrot.



Dancing is a great way to get fit and have fun at the same time. Dance is an effective way to lose weight and tone up because it is a cardio workout and really gets your heart racing. As well as targeting all your muscle groups, dancing helps with co-ordination, helps to lift your mood by boosting serotonin levels and widens your social circle as you meet new friends at classes.



Classes typically range from beginners to advanced so there is no need to panic if you don’t know the jive from the samba.



Depending on the type of dance you want to learn, you may need a partner so recruit one of your friends or loved ones to accompany you on the journey.



If Strictly Come Dancing is your inspiration for making a New Year’s resolution then why not take a Strictly Come Dancing Experience Break where you spend a few days perfecting your moves, meeting the stars and soaking up the glitz and glamour.



You can speak with the stars of the show and ask any questions you might have. Taking part in dance tuition with the Strictly come Dancing international dancers is truly inspirational and gives you a chance to learn from the best and kick-start your foray into the world of dance.



You can soak up the splendour, get some behind the scenes information, learn some new dance moves and have a holiday, all at the same time. What more could you ask of the year ahead?