Thursday, 21 April 2016

Health Benefits Of Childrens Dance Classes Calgary

By Jennifer Turner


The world is now filled with endless entertainment in the form of television, computer games and the internet; this means kids can spend hours in front of a screen instead of being active. In many countries childhood obesity is now a big problem as kids take less exercise and eat more junk food. A super way to encourage a healthier lifestyle is to enroll in childrens dance classes Calgary has many on offer.

Once they can walk, even small children will copy their parents dancing or intuitively sway along to music from the CD player or radio. A catchy beat can be infectious and makes your feet tap along and your hips move in time to the rhythm. It is the most natural thing in the world to enjoy the feeling of movement and dancing is a great way to keep kit for all ages.

It might seem that three or four years old is too young for a child to learn tap or ballet, but from an early age, they can benefit from music and movement games. By introducing song and storytelling along with the movement it can also enhance their vocabulary and confidence. There are many studios which offer pre-tap or pre-ballet for youngsters which include many imaginative and exciting programs.

As the child gets older he or she might choose one particular style to concentrate on. Classic ballet and tap are both popular and have much to offer. Studios often expand the range of styles on offer to kids over 7 include more modern forms such as hip hop or jazz. All these forms are great fun and good exercise.

All forms of dancing will help to keep your child's heart healthy, improve their flexibility and give them an awareness of the space around them. Building strength from a young age makes a wonderful foundation for a healthy lifestyle in later years. The social aspect of mixing with other children and expressing feelings through movement is also really beneficial in their formative years.

Another key feature of dancing is co-ordination; young children often seem clumsy and have trouble with balance, especially when learning to ride a bike for example, and dancing significantly aids in these areas. Ballet particularly requires poise and balance even for a simple plie, while tap requires multi-tasking skills as your feet beat out differing rhythms the same time.

If your child enjoys their dancing and wants to progress, there are levels to be attained and classes which lead into exams in the major styles. Most studios will have all these available and be able to advise on them whereas smaller independent teachers might have to go to a school or third party to book examinations. Larger studios can also offer guidance and advice on careers in dancing and schools for the 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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