EXERCISE:
Dance can be great fun for children and adolescents, at this important stage in life they are forming relationships and are gaining acceptance from others. Dance allows children to be social in a relaxed and fun way, which can bring togetherness and create friendships.
Dance can be enjoyed by anyone of any ability or age, which makes it accessible to everyone. No skills are actually required to dance which is why it can be enjoyed from a very young age.
The young have boundless amounts of energy, at times this energy must come out.
Dance provides exercise, in a world where hi-tech gadgets, electronics and media are prominent, it is vital to use fun forms of exercise, dance offers just that.
Moving to music is all that is required and as such, children don’t regard it as exercise.
SELF-ESTEEM AND CONFIDENCE:
Youngsters are at a delicate stage where self-esteem and confidence need to be instilled.
These qualities are essential for good health and well-being, dance is a good way to boost both levels as the participant doesn’t need to have great moves to have a great time.
Thus confidence is improved!
POSITIVE ENERGY:
Youngsters have boundless amounts of energy; at times this energy needs to be released. Dance allows this in a positive and healthy way.
Dancing is a way to express emotions and be artistic.
LISTENING AND CONCENTRATION SKILLS:
Dancing promotes good listening skills, concentration levels are increased and creative thinking skills are developed, as well as learning the value of discipline, commitment and work ethic.
In addition to all the mental benefits, dancers tend to become serious students and do well in school. They are often highly disciplined and carry this discipline over into other aspects of life.
By learning to dance, the youngster will be ready for any situation in life. From the upcoming prom in high school through their own wedding to any nightclub, cruise and social event they will encounter in their lives.
Knowledge of dancing is giving youngsters the confidence to ask anyone to dance or being asked to dance. They will no longer refuse the invitation just because they don’t know how to!
Dancing is part of life! Where there is music, there is dance.
It teaches good dress and appearance.
CAREER POSSIBILITIES:
Dancing also offers the possibility to pursue course work as a career in the future. There are many colleges and universities today that award bachelor’s or master’s degrees in dance.
Thanks to reality television shows like “Dancing with the Stars” and “So you think you can dance” more people are becoming interested in dancing.