(CNN) — Think back to when you were a kid and movement was instinctive — and often infused with pure joy. Maybe it was racing your sister and dad to the front door. Or jumping on the bed with friends ...

AS SOON AS I heard the sharp clicketyclack of my teacher’s tap shoes on the floor, I was smitten. People look joyful when tap dancing for a reason. Dancing boosts energy. Add in the satisfying, ...

There’s no tap dancing around getting in shape. You have to sweat. Body weight exercises, such as toe taps, performed at a quick pace can dramatically improve your overall strength and your ...

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Dear Dr. Donohue: I would like to know the benefits of tap dancing. How many calories and how much fat does it burn in an hour? Does it compare with other aerobic activities for seniors such as ...