People all over the country are being invited to body pop and foxtrot for free at thousands of dance classes this weekend as part of the new Let's Dance campaign.

Let's Dance is the latest project from Change4Life, the nationwide movement to help us all live healthier, happier and longer lives, this time in partnership with the Fitness Industry Association.

There will be something for everyone with more than 1,400 classes from street dance to Latin, hip hop to disco, at venues across England on March 6 and 7. Places are limited so people who want to join so, should get online and book in at www.change4life.com/dance or call free on 0300 123 1051. Under 16s must be accompanied by adults.

Public Health Minister Gillian Merron said:

'Dancing is a great way for people to be healthy - it burns calories, strengthens bones and therefore cuts the risk of becoming overweight or obese. The great thing about dance is that anybody can do it, you can dance in any style, with friends, on your own and at any age.

'Children should be active for an hour everyday - dancing is a fun and really interesting way to hit that goal.

'The Change4Life movement is all about making it easier to build activity into your daily routine so that we can all live longer, healthier lives.'

Let's Dance with Change4Life follows on from the success of Swim4Life, Walk4Life and Bike4Life which last year helped thousands of families to splash, stroll and cycle their way to more active, healthier lifestyles.

11:48:34  2010-03-01