Physical fitness and endurance:
It is a fun source of exercise for learners who otherwise lead a more sedentary lifestyle.
Dancing improves a child’s coordination and develops muscle memory.
The learner develops endurance from a young age, thus laying a foundation for a child’s physical development and fitness.
Cognitive skills:
It improves mental dexterity and concentration.
Learning through movement and gestures help to absorb and retain information better.
Children learn to find different paths to problem solving using higher order thinking skills.
Children learn about spatial awareness; how to use their own personal space and be aware of, and respect the personal space of others.
Experiencing, creating and interpreting movement vocabulary promotes learning and maturation in these higher-order thinking skills.
Emotional maturation:
Young children learn perseverance, self-motivation and discipline through dance.
It is a creative outlet for expression. It helps the child to better understand themselves.
It releases stress, is a distraction from everyday worries and is an outlet for imagination and emotion.
Children learn to care for and respect their bodies. They build an awareness of their bodies and its capabilities, building courage and bravery through experimenting with movement.
Learners develop social skills and teamwork through dance.
It improves confidence and communication skills.
Learners become more aware of the values and beliefs of their own and different cultures by fostering an appreciation for all dance forms.
The skills learned in the dance class transfer into other areas of learning and achievement.
