Health Benefits Of Childrens Dance Classes Calgary

By Jennifer Turner


Today's world is full of entertainment options; TVs, games consoles, computers and the internet mean that kids spend many hours looking at a screen instead of being physically active. Sedentary lifestyles and junk food are contributing to a huge rise in childhood obesity and the diseases that accompany it. A really fun way to gets kids to exercise is to take childrens dance classes Calgary has many to choose from.

Once they can walk, even small children will copy their parents dancing or intuitively sway along to music from the CD player or radio. A catchy beat can be infectious and makes your feet tap along and your hips move in time to the rhythm. It is the most natural thing in the world to enjoy the feeling of movement and dancing is a great way to keep kit for all ages.

You might think that learning tap or ballet is something for older kids, but there are courses for those as young as 3 or 4. Young children really benefit from these lessons which teach movement and music along with stories and songs to make it exciting and educational. Vocabulary can be improved as well as confidence and social skills.

As the child progresses, they might develop a talent or preference for a particular style of dancing. Some enjoy the grace of ballet while other lean towards tap or more contemporary styles. Studios normally offer a full range of programs for kids from seven years which will then include modern styles like hip hop.

All forms of dancing will help to keep your child's heart healthy, improve their flexibility and give them an awareness of the space around them. Building strength from a young age makes a wonderful foundation for a healthy lifestyle in later years. The social aspect of mixing with other children and expressing feelings through movement is also really beneficial in their formative years.

Another key feature of dancing is co-ordination; young children often seem clumsy and have trouble with balance, especially when learning to ride a bike for example, and dancing significantly aids in these areas. Ballet particularly requires poise and balance even for a simple plie, while tap requires multi-tasking skills as your feet beat out differing rhythms the same time.

For those who want to study seriously, there are courses and exams in the major styles. The larger studios will offer these in house whereas small independent teachers might need to book exams through a third party. For the truly dedicated, the larger studios will also be able to help pupils who wish to make dancing their career by suggesting academies and colleges which specialize in performing arts.

However old your child is, there are plenty of courses all year round. Many places offer summer camps and term time tuition as well as pre-school classes. Popular courses get fully booked quickly so you made need to register well in advance to make sure of getting a place on the course you want. Fees for courses and tuition vary depending on the age of the child and type of class taken.




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