Ann Widdecombe urges schools to try new activities

Strictly Come Dancing ace and former politician Ann Widdecombe is calling for schools to try new activities and offer ballroom dancing to students, which she believes can teach social responsibility and improve fitness and discipline.
Speaking at the North of England Education Conference, held in Blackpool, the one-time Tory MP said the pursuit should be encouraged, although not made compulsory, the BBC reports.

The 63-year-old also noted that the pastime can prove to be a good memory test for participants, stating: "Trying to string together 30 seconds worth of ballroom steps proved quite a challenge."

However, Ms Widdecombe did express her belief that being faced with a "barrage" of criticism as she was on the hit TV show would not boost young people's self-esteem.
This comes after tennis player Anne Keothavong told the Telegraph that it is important kids are given the opportunity to try new activities and teachers should persuade them to adopt an interest in sport.

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