One of the most endearing male celebrities, Ryan Gosling opened up about regretting quitting ballet. See what he had to say.

A study by the American Council on Exercise found the average calorie burn during a Zumba class is 9.5 calories per minute.

Breathe new life into your cardio routine with a dance workout that burns calories and tones muscles.

Know the lingo before you head to aerobics dance class. You'll get more out of the workout if you know how to move your feet.

Ballet dancers have to display an impressive amount of flexibility, so stretching is a very important part of training.

Even if you're starting ballet as a beginner, regular dancing can boost your fitness level through cardio activities and strength and flexibility training.

Trained dancers consider flexible hips an asset. Greater range of motion in the hip sockets results in easier, freer movement in the entire midsection.

At its best, dancing appears fluid and effortless. To an observer, it may seem that the dancer is simply leaping, turning and floating through space. The skilled dancer understands the mechanics involved and how those can be used to influence performance results.

Dancers are known for being flexible and in good shape, and it is true that dancing offers a great workout and many health benefits. Not only does it work all major muscle groups, but it also requires coordination, flexibility and strength.

The number of calories burned in an hour of dancing varies from one person to the next. What you’re burning during your dance is often much different than your partner. This is largely due to your body composition. The larger you are, the more calories you tend to expend during any physical activity.

You may not ever qualify as a contest on "So You Think You Can Dance", but if you let your inner dancing diva out to play, you can burn some serious calories. Dance is an excellent form of aerobic conditioning and enjoyable enough for some people that they don't consider it exercise.

The ballerina secret to strong calves is hard work. Former dancer for the New York City Ballet Mary Helen Bowers explains in an article for "The New York Times" that ballet dancers can train 10 to 12 hours a day.