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Dance MET values span a wide range: slow ballroom is only 3 MET, barely above brisk walking, while hip hop reaches 8.5 MET, comparable to running at 8 km/h. An hour of aerobic dance at 7.3 MET burns about 498 kcal for a 65 kg dancer, and three sessions a week adds up to nearly 1500 kcal.
MET energy cost
kcal/min = MET x 3.5 x weight(kg) / 200
Style values
slow ballroom 3.0, Latin 7.3, hip hop 8.5 MET
This is an estimate from population-average equations, not a medical or diagnostic assessment. Individual results vary with genetics, training history and technique. Seek advice from a qualified coach or clinician before making significant changes to training.
Because it sustains a moderate intensity for a long time, and the varied movement patterns train coordination and balance as well as fitness.
Compendium values are session averages including brief pauses, so they already allow for typical class structure.