During the children’s early years, much of their brain architecture is being formed (but there are still opportunities in their later years). As a result, it’s crucial for children to gain a variety of learning experiences.  Dancing and cognitive development  One such experience is about learning how to dance. That’s because dancing has several neurological […]

It’s now fairly common for children to be enrolled in specialised music, dance and singing classes. Aside from discovering their talent and expanding their comfort zones, those classes also help them further develop their social skills. These also help them build appreciation for a wide variety of arts, fields, cultures and practices.  Why choose jazz […]

Group activities can create a greater sense of belonging and well-being. In addition, performing group activities (and the tendency to do so) might have offered a survival advantage (source). That’s because in the early times, belonging in a group and having a strong bond with large numbers of people improved their chances of survival through […]

Rhythm and music affect our emotions and thinking, not just individually but also as a group. This means listening to the same rhythm coordinates and synchronises our thinking. After all, rhythms cause us to think and feel the same way. Effect of rhythms on individuals and groups In the history and movies about ancient warfare, […]

Are good dancers born or made? Will your child be a good dancer? It’s true that genetics and innate abilities play a role. But becoming a good dancer still requires professional instruction and proper guidance. This is to help children reach their full potential and even if they lack the “gift”, they can still perform […]

Learning how to dance at an early age is not only useful for a performing arts career. It’s also useful in building life skills that will benefit children in the years to come (especially in big schools and the workplace). Benefits of dance on discipline and character Learning how to dance can help children build […]

It’s always good to focus on your child’s confidence and social skills. This way, your child can better interact with others (which results in better communication skills) and get along especially during playtime or just during ordinary days. What should my child learn this year 2022 One way to help boost your child’s confidence and […]

In most pictures about dance classes and kids’ performances, we only see girls doing ballet, musical theatre, contemporary and even hip hop dance. Where are the boys? Should I enrol my son in a dance class? Perhaps one reason we don’t see many boys in dance classes is that they’re busy with other activities already […]

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 […]