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Words Niamh Leonard-Bedwell. Photograph Getty Images
Latin dance is officially having a moment and the reason why goes beyond our enduring love of Strictly. ‘Dance and music go hand-in-hand, so the rise of Latin-American artists in European mainstream music has helped,’ says Claire Seymour, dance fitness teacher at Dan’s, London. Seymour believes the right playlist has the power to boost our confidence, which is why the music is carefully selected for each class at Dan’s. ‘The music puts people at ease, so nobody feels as if they’re being inspected, or judged.’ As well as being a great way to let loose and make friends, Latin dancing can help you achieve some serious levels of fitness, too.