Encourage your child to become a confident and independent dancer (tips)
Joining a dance studio may be the first activity your child is about to attend - and their confidence and independence may waver as they try something new. Take a deep breath and jump in, head first with them. There is so much fun to be had. This article shares some tips to help enhance your child's confidence and independence as they learn to dance for the first time.
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4 reasons hip hop dancers should take a ballet class
I was a self proclaimed “anti-ballerina”, leotards and tights made me feel self-conscious and I was often heard telling people “I wasn’t built for ballet.” No, I didn’t (and still don’t) have amazing feet or great turn out and I’m not super flexible. Nor do I possess any of the ideal physical traits of your stereotypical ballerina.<br> But, I have a new mantra now. “Nobody was built for ballet. Ballet was built for us.”<br> This is a first-hand account explaining exactly how ballet can improve your child's hip hop performance.
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5 reasons your kids should take dance classes
For most students, what is learned in dance class goes beyond the dance studio and penetrates every area of their lives. This expert contribution includes the top five benefits of taking a dance class.
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The Magic of Early Dance for Kids
Explore how early dance forms like Jazz and Ballet can, boost childrens confidence, creativity, and social skills in a fun, engaging way.
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How to choose the right dance school for your child
According to the Australia Bureau of Statistic dance is the largest growing activity for girls in Australia since 2006. So if you happen to have a budding dancer in your house then you are certainly not alone and these tips can help you choose a great school for them.
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Ballet as a Form of Fitness and Discipline for Children
Discover how ballet classes can enhance your child's fitness and discipline. It's a beautiful blend of art and exercise!
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Choosing the Right Dance Style for Your Child
Discover how to choose the best dance style for your child, from Ballet to Hip Hop, focusing on personality, age, and benefits, ensuring a fun and enriching experience.
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BENEFITS OF DANCE FOR PRE SCHOOL CHILDREN
A Happy Feet Dancer (21/2 to 51/2 years) enjoys imagination, music, movement and role playing. But what you can't see is the real magic - the development of the child's kinaesthetic learning and cognitive skills. Children learn through feelings and begin to build their library of experiences through their senses and start to draw on those experiences to make decisions. “A healthy body, healthy mind” is a proven fact!
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How to dress your children for exercise in winter
It seems really obvious right – put on a jumper! But knowing how to dress properly in winter is a bit of an art and can make a difference to children when participating in physical activities. This article includes three essential points that will help you to dress your child for physical activity in winter:
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Picking the perfect dance school using your 5 senses
Remember that moment when your son or daughter looked up at you with big puppy dog eyes and said "I want to start dancing"? It has been at the forefront of their imagination and nag-ation (that's not really a word but it means constant nagging) and now you're convinced that it's what they really want to do. This article addresses how your five senses can assist in choosing the best dance school for them.
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