There are some incredible benefits of dance including; physical benefits, mental benefits, social benefits and emotional benefits. We want to share with you how dance helps in those areas!
Obviously, dance is good for physical health. It can be good for balance, flexibility and core strength. Did you know dance can also promote neurological development? Dance class helps to form proper posture and alignment. Spatial awareness is typical built at a young age and dance can help develop this too.
When it comes to mental benefits, dance is good for many things! There are studies that show the physical activity of dance can help lower the chances of dementia. (Can Dancing Prevent Alzheimer’s Disease? - Bethesda Health Group). For your kids, dance helps to improve mental focus and develop pattern recognition. It can improve communication through non-verbal skills. Dance also helps to build skills in following direction, focusing on a teacher and cooperation in the classroom.
How does dance benefit dancers emotionally? This activity can help to lower stress and anxiety levels while also promoting self-confidence. Dance provides an emotional outlet while releasing endorphins to improve your overall mood.
Did you know there are social benefits related to dance too? Not only to students get to make friends, they also get to learn how to build teamwork with those around them. While dancing, you start to build respect and acceptance for yourself, but also those around you. Being a dancer promotes socialization and give dancers a feeling of belonging.
At Paquita Dance Center we have had the privilege to watch many students grow into incredible young adults. We would love the opportunity to share dance with your child.
