What are the Benefits of Dance for your Child?

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Now is the time to choose dance...the benefits are endless and let's face it...dancing is FUN!

Benefits of Dance:

Physical Health Benefits - Dancing is highly physical; meaning your child will increase their stamina, flexibility, and strength. Not to mention, improving their balance and coordination while building good posture. Studies also show "children who exercise benefit from a deeper and more restful sleep and improved appetite".

Academic Benefits - Both sides of the brain are used simultaneously while you dance; one half is controlling the artistic and creative expression, the other controlling the physicality and movement. This means your child will improve their memory, spatial awareness, and listening ability. Another benefit? Studies show children who dance have higher scores in mathematics and science.

Social Benefits - If you have a shy child, dance can be a good way of allowing her/him to interact with other children and improve her social confidence. Building and enhancing self-esteem is another key outcome from dancing. Above all, through hard work and performances, children can feel a strong sense of achievement, learn about responsibility, and prepare themselves for a successful career; regardless if it involves dance or not.

Want to experience these benefits with small class sizes and individualized attention? We invite you to join us for the 2013/14 school year at the Central Florida Ballet Academy. Our world-class faculty provides Vaganova (Russian method) ballet training, which has proven to create the strongest and most versatile dancer. Students may enroll from age 3-18 and the Academy also offers open adult classes. Save $25 by registering by June 8 for the 2013/14 school year and receive a guaranteed spot in all of your level's classes. Please call 407.849.9942 for more information and/or to set up a trial class. You can also find information on our official website at http://www.centralfloridaballet.com