It is not possible to say precisely when dance became part of human culture.

One of the earliest structured uses of dance was in the perpetuation of cultural ideas and practices by way of performance and in the telling of myths.

These early performances actively promoted interaction and shared experiences, this aspect of togetherness and bonding can become the "glue" that holds a community together even today.

Another early use of dance was in healing rituals.

Dance is still used for this purpose by many cultures from the Brazilian rainforest to the Kalahari Desert.

Not only is dancing an exceptional way to let loose and have fun, it also provides some terrific benefits for health.

In fact, Mayo Clinic researchers reported that social dancing helps to:

Reduce stress
Increase energy
Improve strength
Increase muscle tone and coordination

Dancing the night away can burn more calories per hour than riding a bike or swimming.

The National Heart, Lung and Blood Institute (NHLBI) says that dancing can:

Lower the risk of coronary heart disease
Decrease blood pressure
Help with weight management
Strengthen leg and hip bones

Dancing is a unique form of exercise because it provides the heart-healthy benefits of aerobic and weight bearing exercise whilst also allowing the participants to engage in a social activity.

It is now universally recognized that making use of rhythm, music, touch and movement, for people who experience difficulties with communication and loss of confidence promotes their well-being.

Dancing is especially stimulating to the mind, and one 21-year study published in the New England Journal of Medicine even found that dancing can reduce the risk of Alzheimer's disease and other forms of dementia in the elderly.

Dance and Movement have been successfully included in the provision of care for people with dementia for many years.

It's no secret that Strictly Come Dancing has fired a huge interest across the generations in the cha cha, the foxtrot, the quickstep, the waltz and the Argentine Tango.

16% of the population in the UK already take part in some form of dance on a regular basis. This ranges from traditional folk dances, ballet and salsa, through to modern and jazz.

In 2001 there were 124 869 people aged 16 to 74 living in Kensington and Chelsea, at this time the resident population of Pimlico was 53 201 and Westminster 181 286.

Which means around 57 497 individuals in the immediate vicinity take part in or would like to take part in some form of dance on a regular basis.

Conversely this means there are potentially 359 356 individuals across all generations in the immediate vicinity who currently do little or no form of structured or weight bearing exercise.

Dancesport being considered as a medal sport in the next Olympics bringinging many dance professionals to our capital.

Currently there are in excess of 30 United Kingdom Universities that have established Dancesport facilities for their Students.

This group of individuals has a world wide strong base of supporters.

My research has shown that there are no new Dance Venues to accommodate this newly acquired skill by our Post Graduate Population.

There has never been a Dance Studio offering quality on going tuition together with the unique opportunity for those who love to dance, to do so in the atmosphere of “A Private Members Club “, where all are welcomed with equal status.

The popularity and diversity of dance in Britain is indisputable, as are the benefits it brings to the community as a whole.