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Dance The Stress Away in Stoneham

Check out our suggestions for places to go dancing in this week's "Great Escape" column.

Do you remember those lazy summer afternoons when you were a kid? The sun was high, the days were hot, and you'd just run around for hours. Maybe it was ballet lessons, cartwheels, or soccer. But either way, you moved and you felt great because of it.  

Does exercise today feel like torture, logging miles on a treadmill while zoning out to CNN? A fantastic way to escape the daily grind is to get moving.

Finding unique ways to move your body can help you get in touch with your sexy side, try new things, and bring your fitness to a whole new level. 

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Tap and Jazz: Stoneham's offers tap and jazz classes for adults. If you loved dance as a kid and want to revist the discipline, this could be a fantastic choice. As their website says: "Whether you danced as a kid or always wanted to, now is your chance. Classes are paced especially for adults in a fun, no pressure environment. Recital is always optional. We have beginner through intermediate and advanced classes - do something for yourself…..it’s your turn now!"  

Zumba: Zumba has been described as fusing hypnotic Latin rhythms and easy-to-follow moves to create a one-of-a-kind fitness program. Maybe you're interested in learning some sassy moves from salsa or merengue, but you're not ready to jump into a full Latin dance class? Consider giving Zumba a try. Bay State Zumba offers courses at a couple of locations in Stoneham

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Ballroom:  Maybe you and your sweetie want to do a sultry Argentine tango, and perhaps you'd like to try your hand at Fred and Ginger-esque moves? Do you fondly remember those pre-wedding dance lessons? Woburn's Studio 665 offers courses in waltz, tango, swing, salsa, foxtrot, merengue, samba, quickstep, mambo and more. 

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