In a time when everyone is inundated with material objects, and children, youth and teens want for nothing, Dance Extreme knows that gift-giving can be difficult (as it was during the Christmas season now gone by). But what about dance classes? They can have powerful benefits for a child. Consider the following benefits of enrolling a child you care about in dance classes …
Dance classes can help build a child’s emotional well-being
When children participate in dance classes and increase their level of physical fitness, they may feel emotionally and mentally more positive. Dance also encourages kids to release their inhibitions and build confidence. Children can also develop a more positive self-image, as well as improve a child’s level of focus and practice. These skills will help a child’s emotional well-being in academics as well.
Dance increases your child’s dexterity and physical fitness
Kids who train in different dance disciplines see an increase in muscle tone, flexibility, and stamina. Dance classes support good posture and balance, and they help prevent bad habits from forming that can be permanent in adulthood.
Dance can improve a child’s social skills
Dance classes encourage children to interact with others their age and to collaborate with their peers. Through these interactions, children may develop new and lasting friendships. Choreography often requires teamwork, patience, and partnership, and children can learn the value of teamwork in achieving goals. This social activity can help kids break out of their shells, develop their self-esteem, and improve their communication skills.
Dance sparks a child’s creativity
When children learn new choreography, they also learn how to move their bodies and express themselves. They might be inspired to improvise their dance routine and express their creativity further. Dance may also lead kids to discover other creative outlets, such as art, music, or theatre. Children can be inspired to think and move outside the box, to open their imaginations, and to explore creative new worlds.
Dance teaches perseverance and motivation to reach new goals
As children practice for performances or parent viewing days, they learn about perseverance and hard work. Dance is a perfect creative outlet that balances the freedom of movement with instruction and rules. Dance classes inspire kids to try new things and rehearse to reach higher goals. Dance can help kids learn how to become self-motivated and disciplined.
So, why not consider giving the gift of dance the next time you are looking for the perfect present? These five benefits of dance can positively impact the growth and development of any child. Dance Extreme offers 12-week sessions, and summer and March Break Camp programs that make wonderful gifts for children of all ages!
Submitted by Dance Extreme and photo by Henry Mendel
