The central thesis is that dance is an effective method for improving health factors, particularly for those overweight or obese. A metastudy of 646 studies found that dance regimes of at least four weeks help significantly in burning fat and reducing waist circumference.

Dance, being a full-body exercise, can be sustained for longer sessions than other aerobic activities. The social and fun aspects of dance foster motivation and draw participants, enhancing its effectiveness as an exercise.

Beyond weight loss, dance also improves mental health, heart health, and lowers blood pressure, providing overall health benefits to individuals of any weight.