Calories burned dancing
Dance calorie burn varies wildly by style and effort. Zumba and salsa are high cardio; ballroom and slow waltzes are gentler.
Light
231
kcal/hr
Moderate
386
kcal/hr
Vigorous
617
kcal/hr
For a 170 lb adult.
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MET-based formula. Adjust weight and duration.
Calories burned
386 kcal
170 lb · 60 min · moderate
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What it is
Any continuous dancing — class-based, social, or freestyle.
What changes the burn
- Style
- Effort level
- Continuity (vs stop-start)
How calories burned is calculated
kcal = MET × kg × h
Dancing · MET 5 · ≈ 386 kcal/hr · 77 kg · moderate
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