Dancing is more than just fun!
There are so many projects coming soon such as our “100 Happy Kids Party” this next August 23 ,in which our children at Buddings and other children will be dancing the happy song by PharrellWilliams and our dance classes on Thursdays are still going so it seems that for next August we will be having lots of dancing.
There is much more dancing fun to come for the next weeks and months as well. We will be having fun topics and wearing fancy customs for our classes and future presentations such as Halloween and Christmas!
Every Thursday I include a topic which I think would capture children’s attention and will make them use their imagination such as ” How do you think this animal dances?” which we had 2 weeks ago and children loved. We used different toy animals and listened to songs related to animals.
Since we have been dancing pretty much every day at Buddings and talking so much about our party I thought it would be a good idea to share with you the benefits of dance for kids. We all know that dancing might be a really fun activity to do for a lot of people but dancing is not only fun but a lot more!
Improved Physical Health
Dancing is a highly physical activity, and kids who take dance lessons regularly should expect to see a significant improvement in their overall physical health. According to Pro Dance Center, regular dance practice can increase your child’s flexibility, range of motion, physical strength and stamina. The repetitive movements involved in dance can improve muscle tone, correct poor posture, increase balance and coordination and improve overall cardiovascular health. Dancing is an aerobic form of exercise. For children who are overweight, it can potentially help them to lose weight and improve their eating habits.
Socialization Benefits
In addition to being a physical activity, dancing is also a highly social activity. According to “FamilyTalk Magazine,” dance lessons can help children improve their social and communication skills, learn how to work as part of a team, develop a greater sense of trust and cooperation and make new friends. If your child is shy, enrolling her in dance can encourage her to reach out to other children her age and help to reduce her anxiety about new people or places. Dance can also help to alleviate fears related to performing in front of an audience.
Educational Benefits
Becoming a skilled dancer requires practice, discipline and focus, skills that can be useful in other areas of your child’s life. According to “FamilyTalk Magazine,” dance lessons can help to spark creativity in young children and help them to develop an appreciation for the arts. Students who regularly participate in dance lessons typically tend to perform better academically than their nonparticipating peers. Improved Self-EsteemAs children adjust to the movements and postures required in dance, they begin to get a better sense of their bodies. As they become more comfortable in their own skin, their confidence and self-esteem also improve. According to EduDance, dance lessons can encourage children to foster a more positive attitude and explore their own self-expression. This can be particularly beneficial for children who are physically or mentally impaired or those who are attempting to deal with significant emotional problems.
See you all tomorrow Thursday to do some more dancing!
