How many calories does dancing burn per hour?

Dancing burns 200-600 calories per hour depending on style and intensity. Casual dancing burns about 200-300 cal/hour. Zumba and aerobic dance burn 400-500. Vigorous hip-hop or club dancing can burn 500-600 calories per hour.

Is dancing a good workout?

Yes! Dancing is excellent cardio that improves heart health, coordination, balance, and mood. It works multiple muscle groups and burns significant calories. Studies show dancing reduces stress and may improve cognitive function.

How many calories does Zumba burn?

Zumba burns 350-600 calories per hour depending on intensity and your weight. A 155 lb person burns about 450 calories in a typical 60-minute Zumba class. The continuous movement and music motivation make it effective for calorie burning.

Can dancing help me lose weight?

Absolutely! Dancing 3-5 times per week burns 1000-3000 calories, supporting a 0.5-1 lb weekly weight loss. The fun factor makes dancing easier to maintain than some exercises. Combine with healthy eating for best results.

What type of dancing burns the most calories?

High-intensity dance styles burn the most: Hip-hop (500-600 cal/hr), Zumba (400-500), vigorous salsa (400-500), and dance fitness classes. Ballet burns fewer calories (350/hr) but builds significant strength and flexibility.

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Calories Burned Dancing

Dancing is a fun way to burn calories and improve coordination. From Zumba to salsa to hip-hop, dance workouts burn 200-600+ calories per hour depending on intensity. The social and enjoyable nature of dancing makes it easier to stick with as a regular exercise.

~169 calories

per 30 min at 155 lbs

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You will burn approximately

169 calories

Dancing for 30 minutes at 155 lbs

Calories Burned by Body Weight

Calories burned per 30 minutes of dancing at moderate intensity (MET 4.8)

Body Weight	Calories Burned
120 lbs (54 kg)	131 cal
140 lbs (64 kg)	152 cal
155 lbs (70 kg)Reference	169 cal
170 lbs (77 kg)	185 cal
185 lbs (84 kg)	201 cal
200 lbs (91 kg)	218 cal
220 lbs (100 kg)	239 cal