Because of social media, it’s now easy to perform and have it seen by hundreds or thousands of people. This is in contrast with a live on-stage performance where there could only be a few dozen viewers (except if it’s a large venue). However, the pressure and the experience on stage could be totally different […]

Whether it’s because of bad weather or new restrictions, our children should still be physically active. This is a must for their physical and cognitive development. It’s also a great way of steering them away from watching too many videos online or playing a variety of online games. What is a healthy indoor routine for […]

Whether it’s because of new restrictions, stormy weather, hot sunny days or your family just prefers to stay indoors for a while, it’s still important to keep our children physically active. This is crucial for their proper physical and brain development especially during their early years. How to keep your child active indoors One amazing […]

Children can feel nervous and stressed in their first dance class. To help prevent that, it’s good for parents to do the following: Do a preparatory visit Children always crave safety, stability and familiarity. For them the dance studio is an unfamiliar, unsafe and potentially frightening place. It even gets worse if suddenly several other […]

Footwear is the most important because it should be closed and non-slip (for safety, especially for children 2 to 6 years old). About the clothes, children should feel the comfort and the freedom to move. There could be a compulsory uniform but it still depends on the performing arts school. What should my child wear […]

During their early years, young children are still trying to make sense of things around them. Because of the lack of experience, it’s still challenging for them to adapt and learn. Perhaps with that same reason they’re always actively exploring and learning to somehow make up for their inexperience. Why is dancing good for the […]

Dancing and other forms of physical exercise will stimulate our minds and hence help with our optimal brain function. It’s also the case whenever we do other recreational activities such as playing musical instruments or even just solving a challenging puzzle. Does dancing help our memory and learning? “The only physical activity to offer protection […]

For children and adults, both solo and group performances are great for skills enhancement and creative self-expression. Although each has its own benefit, they’re still both valuable in building confidence and showing what we’ve practiced and worked hard for. Difference between solo and group performance In solo dancing, all eyes are on the performer and […]

Dancing is such an important activity for children of all ages to participate in. Not only does dance teach self expression and fine motor skills, it is a great way to ensure kids stay fit, happy and confident. In this post we outline some of the main benefits of dance and how they can help […]

If you have ever participated in gymnastics, dance or singing at a preschool level, you can probably remember with the warm-ups creative professionals like at Dance on Q perform to get their kids ready for class. Parachutes, hand games and songs are regularly performed to get kids’ creative energy flowing. There are several preschool songs […]