Saturday, April 16, 2016

Benefits To Health Of Childrens Dance Classes Calgary

Benefits To Health Of Childrens Dance Classes Calgary


by Jennifer Turner


In a world filled with TV, games consoles, computers and the endless entertainment available online, it can be hard to get kids to do anything except sit in front of a screen. Childhood obesity is on the rise in many countries as sedentary lifestyles and junk food take their toll. One of the most fun ways to exercise and keep fit is dancing and childrens dance classes Calgary are a great place to get kids started.

From the time they can walk, toddlers will often sway along in time to music from the radio or mimic their parents as they boogie around the living room to their favorite tunes. It is an expression of joy at the music and even those without a natural sense of rhythm still love to move in time to a strong beat. Dancing makes people feel good and is an excellent work out for the body.

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.

Every style of dancing has benefits to the health of your child. Apart from the obvious cardio workout, flexibility and stamina are improved. Fitness and strength from an early age are a great foundation for a healthy life in the future. The social interaction and expression of emotions through movement are also important factors in a child's development.

Balance and co-ordination play a key role in dancing and these too are improved as a child progresses. Young children can seem like they are clumsy or have trouble learning to balance on a bicycle, but through dancing they can learn better control and more awareness of the space around them. Ballet and tap each teach these skill sets as they require poise, grace and the ability to multi-task.

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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