Brie Larson shows off her dancing skills in a new video

Brie Larson shows off her dancing skills in a new video

Brie Larson took to Instagram to show off an unexpected skill. It turns out that the Marvel actress has some moves other than her usual impressive physical feats, including sledding uphill, intense core exercises, and hiking major peaks like Grand Teton. Now she is adding dance to her repertoire.

The Captain Marvel actress shared a video on Instagram of herself and choreographer Galen Hooks doing a dance routine together in a sun-filled studio. She is wearing a black cropped tank top, black leggings and white sneakers. Larson even appears to be wearing knee pads to protect her knees from dance moves on the hard floors as she submits to the choreography.

In the clip, the camera pans from Hooks - who choreographed the number - to Larson. The couple flows through a dance that includes tight arm movements, hip movements and booty popping on all fours. The routine is set to the song “Black Sheep” by Metric, which actually features Larson’s vocals. (ICYDK, from the 2010 film Scott Pilgrim vs. the World.)

“Which dance should I learn next?” writes Larson in the caption of her post, which quickly racked up more than 170,000 likes.

Not only does it look like Larson had a lot of fun with this choreography, but she also put in some serious training. Whether you're taking a dance cardio workout class or dancing in your living room, there are great benefits to dancing.

“Dance cardio is a cardiovascular workout that helps promote heart health and reduce the risk of chronic diseases such as heart disease, lung disease, and diabetes,” Alissa Tucker, a master trainer for AKT, a dance cardio workout available through the fitness platform Xponential+, previously told Shape.

According to a 2021 study, dancing regularly can also help with balance and coordination, especially as you get older. Plus, learning choreography can help keep your mind sharp. “Your mind stays engaged with the workout by trying to absorb the choreography,” Tucker explained. And yes, there is research to back this up. For example, according to a study published in 2016, dancing can improve cognitive function more than walking.

Finally, dancing can help improve your mood. It's no secret that any type of physical activity can reduce stress and anxiety, and dancing offers even more wellness benefits, according to pros. “The laughter and smiles you experience during a fun dance cardio class are an instant mood booster,” Karissa Bollinger, dance fitness instructor and American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM) certified exercise physiologist, previously told Shape.