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.
Read moreFrom Kickabouts to Competitions: The Thrilling World of Kids' Soccer
Of course, there are challenges to playing soccer at any age. Injuries can occur, and competition can be intense. However, by providing a safe and supportive environment for kids to develop their skills, these challenges can be minimized. Kids who play soccer learn valuable lessons about teamwork, resilience, and sportsmanship that will serve them well both on and off the field.
Read moreWhy should you think about taking up traditional Taekwondo?
The mental aspects of Taekwondo, such as memorizing forms and executing precise techniques, can enhance your ability to concentrate and maintain focus in other areas of life.
Read moreWhy Kids in Australia Love Martial Arts Fitness
Participating in martial arts often involves group activities, encouraging social interaction among children. Kids make new friends, share experiences, and learn the importance of teamwork and cooperation. This social aspect enhances their interpersonal skills and helps them grow into well-rounded individuals.
Read moreChildren and Sport: Nurturing Little Champions
From enhancing flexibility to building strength, these classes are a fantastic way to get your child moving. Plus, they learn balance and coordination, crucial skills at this tender age.
Read moreHockey for Kids
Do your kids want to play an exciting, super-fast team sport that doesn't require them to be extra brawny?
Read moreArtistic Storytime: Inspiring Childrens Imagination Through Visual Tales
Drawing and painting are more than just colors on paper – they're gateways to your child's imagination. By providing them with the tools and the freedom to express themselves, you're nurturing their creativity, boosting their confidence, and creating memories that'll last a lifetime.
Read moreHow to decide which martial arts school to join?
Martial arts schools are everywhere these days and choosing the right one can be daunting and confusing.
Read moreWindsurfing For Kids In Perth
Glide across the waves powered by nothing but the wind!<br><br> Windsurfing is a water sport where surfers ride on a board with a sail. While very common throughout Australia, windsurfing in Perth is particularly popular, perhaps due to a fantastic selection of beaches, the fabulous Swan River and an excellent number of great windsurfing spots!
Read moreHow to Get Your Child To Practice Their Musical Instrument
There is only one thing more magical than watching an expert musician who is lost in their own craft; that is, being that musician. Become one with an instrument produces a sense of flow, enjoyment, confidence and pure bliss. A musician can lose themselves to something greater than them alone. Which is why you are doing your child a massive favour if you know how to make practice both fun and rewarding. Here’s how to best get your child to practice, without the tears.
Read morePottery Painting For Kids
Let your child indulge their creative side with pottery painting!<br><br> Pottery painting involves painting pottery creations or ceramics with special paints. A versatile activity that can be done at home or a studio, pottery painting is a perfect party activity or just a fun leisure pursuit!
Read moreIndoor Sports Centres for kids
Enjoy fun kids activities in a safe and covered area! Indoor facilities serve as good venues for people to get on with planned activities without any hindrance. Indoor sports are great alternatives for children to continue training and be physically fit and active even during the storm or during winter.
Read moreCard games for kids
Fun games for all kinds of children and for all occasions! Looking for a fun and inexpensive pastime? Card games are played with a standard deck of cards which normally include 52 unique cards and sometimes a joker card. The national card game of Australia is Five Hundred, while other games like Euchre, Crazy Eights and Oh Hell are also widely played in the region.
Read moreSurf Lifesaving Clubs for Kids
Get fit, make friends and learn valuable water safety skills at a life saving club! <br><br>As well as teaching kids to be life savers, they also involve beach and water sports.
Read moreWhat makes Judo so unique?
The first thing you learn in practically all Asian Martial Arts is how to bow - something that is foreign to most other activities in western life. Why is this important? Read this article to find out!
Read moreGuitar for Kids
Your kids will love playing the guitar and his favourite songs! The Guitar is quite easy to learn and easy to carry while leaving on holidays. Your kids will be able to play anywhere, whenever they have spare time.
Read moreRacquet Sports for Kids
Hone your kids’ hand-eye co-ordination with racquet sports!<br><br>Racquet sports are fun and a great way for kids to get fit and make friends!
Read moreHow to help children learn more through creativity
Our children are becoming less creative than those of a few decades ago and it could be affecting their ability to learn. Studies have shown the children’s creativity tends to decrease with age. Most notably from kindergarten to grade three.<br> Using imagination and creativity is vital to children’s individual mental health and this article shares how you can encourage your child to be more creative.
Read moreWhere to Use Your Active Kids Vouchers in 2024
The Active Kids Vouchers ensures that children have continuous opportunities throughout the year to explore a variety of activities, from sports to creative arts, previously supported by the Active Kids program.
Read moreRock climbing for kids
Harness your kids’ strength in sports! Rock climbing is probably one of the sports which have a lot of similarities to the climbing techniques of the primitive man when vines were considered ropes and survival was the ultimate goal for wanting altitude. Today, rock climbing is a sport which is both physically and mentally challenging for any age - just as it was for the caveman who climbed up and down for food and safe ground.
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