The movements are simple, so after a few classes students can add their own flair to the dance. And it's a great workout, Uswatte said. Unlike traditional dance classes, there is no downtime.

"The steps are pretty easy and it's a good workout." "The class will meet every Tuesday from 6 to 7 p.m., continuously, as long as the public wants to participate," said Lindstedt.

The researchers teamed up with a dance instructor, Miguel Mendez, to create a Latin dance program for older adults they called BAILAMOS: a mix of merengue, cha cha cha, bachata and salsa.