Benefits of DANCE at a young age!
Here at VJSD we have classes to encourage the following benefits.
As written on https://www.huggies.com.au/baby-care/active/baby-dancing
How does dance benefit toddlers?
Creativity and self-expression
Dancing with babies fosters their sense of physical expression. Participating in toddler dance lessons can help to spark creativity in young children, as many classes have a strong imagination element.
Physical fitness and development
It’s never too early to encourage a love of physical activity in children. They are l discovering their full range of motion, developing body awareness, and fine-tuning their balance, muscle strength, and coordination. Associating a variety of movement patterns with fun and enlightenment creates a positive connection
between using their body, being fit and healthy, and feeling great.
Learning and co-ordination
Music engages the brain by stimulating neural pathways associated with abstract thinking, empathy, and even mathematics.
Music’s melodies and rhythmic patterns exercise the brain and help develop memory. Expanding dance into the playing of musical instruments, even with something as simple as tapping on a saucepan, will also strengthen eye-hand coordination
Socialisation and awareness of others
By its very nature, music is a socially engaging activity.
Children love to see their parents singing and dancing at home, and when they get to join in and dance with others, it is a tremendous benefit for their social awareness. As they become more comfortable their confidence and sociability will improve, as dancing with others creates an emotional bond.
How does dance benefit toddlers?
Creativity and self-expression
Dancing with babies fosters their sense of physical expression. Participating in toddler dance lessons can help to spark creativity in young children, as many classes have a strong imagination element.
Physical fitness and development
It’s never too early to encourage a love of physical activity in children. They are l discovering their full range of motion, developing body awareness, and fine-tuning their balance, muscle strength, and coordination. Associating a variety of movement patterns with fun and enlightenment creates a positive connection
between using their body, being fit and healthy, and feeling great.
Learning and co-ordination
Music engages the brain by stimulating neural pathways associated with abstract thinking, empathy, and even mathematics.
Music’s melodies and rhythmic patterns exercise the brain and help develop memory. Expanding dance into the playing of musical instruments, even with something as simple as tapping on a saucepan, will also strengthen eye-hand coordination
Socialisation and awareness of others
By its very nature, music is a socially engaging activity.
Children love to see their parents singing and dancing at home, and when they get to join in and dance with others, it is a tremendous benefit for their social awareness. As they become more comfortable their confidence and sociability will improve, as dancing with others creates an emotional bond.
CONTACT US FOR MORE INFORMATION ABOUT OUR BABY BALLET CLASSES AND TODDLER CLASSES AT VJSD
VJSD First Showcase
Sunday 16th December
I am the proudest dance teacher in the world this evening as I look back on the events of yesterday, December 15th 2018. On this day VJSD hosted it's first Showcase, showcasing work produced in classes to family and friends at Greasley Church Hall. Besides the rain and the overcrowded car parking, the evening was a success, with parents looking on at their children with eager eyes and proud hearts.
Lessons leading up to a showcase like this are never easy, there's lines and spacing to think about, costumes to try on and routines to remember but the children never moaned or made a fuss and I am super proud of what they have achieved.
I would like to thank my Husband Paul and my family for their support through out it all and for their tea making skills during the event. Running a dance school is hard - rewarding but hard - I could not do what I love the most without the support of family and friends.
VJSD Showcase One was a success and I hope to have more faces and a bigger hall at my next one, until then I look forward to seeing the children and having fun in lessons.
Vanessa x
I am the proudest dance teacher in the world this evening as I look back on the events of yesterday, December 15th 2018. On this day VJSD hosted it's first Showcase, showcasing work produced in classes to family and friends at Greasley Church Hall. Besides the rain and the overcrowded car parking, the evening was a success, with parents looking on at their children with eager eyes and proud hearts.
Lessons leading up to a showcase like this are never easy, there's lines and spacing to think about, costumes to try on and routines to remember but the children never moaned or made a fuss and I am super proud of what they have achieved.
I would like to thank my Husband Paul and my family for their support through out it all and for their tea making skills during the event. Running a dance school is hard - rewarding but hard - I could not do what I love the most without the support of family and friends.
VJSD Showcase One was a success and I hope to have more faces and a bigger hall at my next one, until then I look forward to seeing the children and having fun in lessons.
Vanessa x