Latin dance found to protect working memory in older people

Cha cha cha! Dance your way to improved health!

The new study has found that Latinos aged 55 and over who participated in a culturally relevant Latin dance program for eight months significantly boosted their working memory. This group of peers was compared with a control group that attended health education workshops.

The dance program is called BAILAMOS and incorporates four types of Latin dance styles: merengue, salsa, bachata, and cha cha cha, explained Aguiñaga.

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