There is a saying that comes around at Maelstrom,
“Give no man a sword who cannot dance,” (Confuscius)
Dancing and martial arts have a lot in common and it is no coincidence that some of the best martial artists have dance in their backgrounds. Both require a great deal of coordination, stamina, strength and body awareness.
Partner dancing and partner drills have a great deal in common as well. Below is an article by Lori O’Connell from Pacific Wave Jiu Jitsu, on ballroom dancing and martial arts specifically.
(Reproduced under fair-use and with credit)