Dance is one of the most rigorous forms of exercise, and despite what many people say; it is both an art form and a sport. It requires the dancer to work many parts of the body muscles all at once. Dance includes strength and flexibility training due to many traditional dance routines relying on a strong, limber body. Dancers learn how to control the muscles of their bodies and achieve balance. With balance comes positive body posture, which is the definition of grace and poise. By developing consistent strength and flexibility training one will also be less than likely to be injured in the field.