Are Good Dancers Born or Made?
Becoming good at dancing requires proper instruction and training, discipline and sustained effort. Even if some people have those special genes for dancing talent or predisposition, they will still require proper training and sustained effort to be successful in the field. Are good dancers born or made? In other words, good dancers might have that […]
What Skills Do Dancing Help Develop?
Dancing helps develop the following essential skills: Physical coordination Agility and flexibility Sense of discipline Teamwork Self-confidence Social skills such as communication and cooperation For child development, additional vital skills are: Spatial awareness (children become better aware about their position relative to other objects and other people, which is essential in dance performances) Better music […]
How Does Dance Improve Cognitive Development
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 […]
Benefits of Jazz Dance to Children
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 […]
How Group Dance Strengthens Social Bonds
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 […]
What Does Rhythm Do to the Brain?
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, […]
How Do I Know If My Child Will Be a Good Dancer?
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 […]
Benefits of Dance on Discipline and Character
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 […]
What Should My Child Learn This Year 2022
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 […]
Should I Enrol My Son in a Dance Class?
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 […]