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