| Once your child hits preschool, chances are your | | | | educate your children on several cultures and artistic |
| beginning to wonder what activities you should get | | | | movements throughout history. |
| them involved in. There are tons of youth activities | | | | - Coordination: Enrolling your son or daughter in dance |
| that are very beneficial to the growth of your child. | | | | classes will help them acquire a keen sense of |
| Many parents turn to youth soccer, football, t-ball and | | | | coordination. Coordination is imperative in the world of |
| other sports related activities. Not all children love | | | | dance. Children are more apt to pick up and keep |
| sports and not all parents feel comfortable exposing | | | | skills that they learn at an early age, so the dexterity |
| their little ones to the aggressive nature of those | | | | of dance will become second nature to your child. It |
| activities. Dance is a great alternative to sports and | | | | can also be an advantage as your child grows and |
| offers boys and girls the opportunity to express | | | | decides to pursue other activities like sports. |
| themselves, develop lifelong positive habits, and have | | | | - Creativity: Dance classes will help your child get in |
| a great time with their peers. Not convinced? Here | | | | touch with their creative sides by exposing them to |
| are some great reasons you should enroll your son or | | | | the art of many cultures offering a wide variety of |
| daughter in dance classes. | | | | creative influences. Involving them in this kind of |
| - Physically Fit: Children who partake in dance classes | | | | instruction so young will help them hone in on their |
| are constantly active. Dance, regardless of what | | | | own skills which can lead them to lifelong hobbies or |
| style, helps children build endurance, strengthen | | | | even to their dream career. |
| muscles, and increase flexibility. Dancing also teaches | | | | - Confidence: Performing in front of others is |
| children to appreciate and take care of their body. | | | | something a lot of teens and adults fear. Involving |
| Instilling these healthy values in your child while they | | | | your child in dance will lead to performances in front |
| are young can have long term positive effects. | | | | of family and friends. As they progress in their dance |
| - Friendships/Socialization Skills: Dance classes allow | | | | career they will be on stage in front of larger |
| your son or daughter to interact with their peers in a | | | | audiences. Each well executed performance (be it in |
| positive manner. Joining in similar activities with | | | | practice or on stage) will leave them more confident |
| like-minded individuals will give them bonding | | | | in themselves. |
| experiences that will last for a life time. Children who | | | | - Responsibility: Dance classes require a certain |
| really enjoy dance will most likely end up growing | | | | amount of responsibility and dedication. Should your |
| together as performers. | | | | child become involved in dance they will learn the |
| - Appreciation of the Arts: Dance is not limited to a | | | | value of commitment in terms of progress. This life |
| series of movements performed to music, instead it | | | | lesson is extremely important in all arenas and will help |
| is much more. Different styles of dance are | | | | them succeed in the future. |
| influenced by different cultures. Dance classes will | | | | |