College students enjoy weekly gatherings for their Dance Dance Revolution club where they have fun on Thursday nights

DanceDanceRevolution has yet to die, and likely won't anytime soon. One college is making sure that it stays alive, by having their own DDR sessions every Thursday night from 8p.m. to midnight. Who are these students? Penn State University for one. These students are not the only ones that take to the campus to keep up their DDR skills though, as this is somewhat of a trend happening around the nation. The thing that first started it was the United Health Care Act that enlisted the aid of Dance Dance Revolution ClassRoom Edition. These college students though make it a habit to get into the act in a dedicated way.

A DDR club? Yes, they have their own club for it, and some bring their own mats, while others simply want to show up and just have a good time. Keeping up their skills on the dance mat is a must if you want to be in the club. Even if you don't like to dance, just watching these young folks is a spectacle in the least. They meet in the Waring Commons along with other friends and students to try to build up their dance skills, mainly for their own, and not quite like a contest. After all this is a club.

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Can Dance Dance Revolution cure cancer?, perhaps not but dancing as a form of exercise can be therapy for those recovering

Dance Dance Revolution games have been around for many years. Making us all want to move our bodies to the latest and greatest beats in the music scene. But can it be a way to fight cancer, or even used as a form of therapy for those recovering from cancer treatment? Cancer patients are often weak, listless and tired from not only the heart ache of dealing with cancer, but the psychology of dealing with the pain as well. As a way of recovering, doctors and some experts say that exercise and maintaining a wellness state of mind is a great way to combat a recurrence from cancer striking again.

As someone who has not personally faced the situation, I have family members who have and hope to never have to endure the nightmare of dealing with cancer myself. But to those who are going through therapy and treatment, keep in mind the importance of exercise, and one such site has posted an article about how dancing in general, aside from intimacy with your romance might be beneficial to helping those undergoing treatment. TheStar has a good read up on how ballroom dancing and other factors can help in patients seeking a means of recovery. If you or anyone you know is having to go through recovery, or has just been diagnosed with cancer, my heart certainly goes out to you and your family. Give that article a good reading and let me know what you think about it. It just might be somewhat helpful to your cause.

By the way, check out that cute kid in the video below dancing to DDR. He's quite good isn't he?

DISCLAIMER - This article is in no way, shape, or form intended to diagnose, treat, or provide outright evidence for dealing with cancer. Simply to provide a somewhat spiritual and motivational advice for those who are dealing with cancer.

DanceDance Revolution is for the road now, as Konami releases Pocket Edition for various iOS devices

Rewind the clock a bit,...to the beginning of this year when I did an article about Dance Dance Revolution Classroom Edition. Konami had partnered with United Health Care in an effort to help kids have fun and lose weight at the same time. After all, eating pizza and burgers all day while doing nothing but playing games isn't exactly on a healthy menu. But wait, isn't dealing with those giant dance mats a little cumbersome? Well not anymore, as Konami has released DanceDanceRevolution Pocket Edition for iPad, iPhone, and iPod Touch systems, allowing you to take your dance beats on the go.

Requirements for the Pocket Edition are relatively simple, as you will need the AppleTV app. Motion sensors will keep track of your dance moves, while the game keeps a record of your calories and other health factors. It seems more and more people are moving away from home based equipment and steering toward the mobile equivalent these days. DDR is certainly no exception. You can get your copy right now and check out a few more Konami games at the iTunes App store. Check out a video below to see DDR Pocket Edition in action before you do.