Benefits of dance

5 Benefits of Starting Dance From A Young Age

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Preschool-aged children are unique in that they are not babies anymore, but they are also not quite ready to independently move through the world. They slowly start to develop their very own thoughts, curiosities, and abilities. This transformation is pretty magical! 

Because they are developing at such a rapid pace and beginning to find their bearings, those preschool years are so important! Giving them opportunities to cultivate their abilities can make a huge difference in their development. Dance is an excellent way to do this!

Did you know that Prestige Dance Studio offers preschool dance classes for ages as young as 1 year old?! From Baby and Me classes for children ages 12 – 36, to independent classes for ages 2 and up, we’ve got just what your little one needs! Check out our class schedule here! 

While we truly believe that dance is for everyone, no matter what age you start, we also see many upsides to starting early on! Check out these 5 Benefits of Starting Dance From A Young Age:

1. Confidence

As many adults can agree, standing in front of a mirror and moving your body can feel vulnerable sometimes! But for most young children, dancing their heart out with no fear of judgement comes super naturally! When they become comfortable and confident moving at a young age, it can give them an extra self-esteem boost during those self-conscious teenage years. 

2. Natural Flexibility

Are you amazed by how bendy your babies and tots are?! Well, it’s proven that the younger you are, the more flexible and malleable your muscles are! With weekly stretching at dance class, this flexibility often sticks with a child into their pre-teen years, when others’ bodies start to stiffen up. 

3. Developmental Effects

In preschool dance classes, we leap, skip, hop, gallop and more! The developmental benefits are endless, including gross motor skills, balance, and coordination. We see so much improvement in even our tiniest dancers over the course of the school year. 

4. Spatial Awareness

In dance class, we talk a lot about personal space. This concept is important as children head to school! With dance under their belt, a child knows how to stay safe around others and are more aware of their surroundings. 

5. Social Skills

Taking turns, raising hands, and being kind to others are all things that our preschool dance classes are great for. It’s rewarding to see even our littlest dancers not only learn dance skills, but also life skills! 

These are just some of the many benefits of our preschool dance classes! But don’t take our word for it, see for yourself! Click here to view the class schedule and register online today. 

We love teaching students of all ages about the magic dance. No matter how old or young they are, dance can make a huge difference in a child’s life. We’d love to welcome your child so they can experience, learn, and grow through movement!

3 Reasons Your Child Will Need Dance More than Ever This Fall

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Fall is upon us and we know that back to school season is JUST around the corner! For the past month at Prestige, we’ve been busy getting our Fall Dance Schedule ready to go. As we look ahead to our next season of dance classes in Cedar Rapids, we couldn’t help but take a moment to reevaluate our programs after the unprecedented year we’ve had. 

Teaching dance classes during a pandemic reminds us of how valuable our programs are for young dancers. Our kids have gone through a lot of changes, confusion, and uncertainty lately. We know our students will be EXTRA thrilled to be at dance, and the feeling is mutual for our teachers and staff. 

Check out these 3 Reasons Why Your Child Will Need Dance MORE Than Ever This Fall:

1. Physical Activity

We all know quarantine had most of us glued to our couches more than normal. But even since our community has slowly opened back up, it’s been difficult to get back into a groove of being active. With pools closed and outdoor recreational activities limited, summer has been much less active for most kids. 

This makes it ALL the more important to ensure that your child is enrolled in something active this school year. We are confident that our socially distant classes will provide a boost of endorphins and keep your kids healthy this year!

2. Stress Relief

No matter what learning option your family is choosing for this upcoming school year, it will look different than normal for your child. It is difficult for students to learn virtually. But going back to school while wearing masks and staying socially distant poses a new set of challenges as well. 

Even though a child may not show stress in the same way adults do, changes to their routine take a toll on their emotions and behavior. Dance is an excellent way to forget about those stressors and let it ALL out. We are ready to incorporate tons of fun into our classes this year and remind our students that dance is their safe space to express themselves. 

3. Community Building & Personal Connection 

It’s no surprise that our kids may have been getting less attention and social engagement lately. This dance season, we are committing to offering support and personal attention more than ever because we know your kids deserve it. The Prestige family is built upon a love for dance, and we know that any child enrolled in our classes feels like they are a part of a welcoming community. Let’s stick together during this difficult time!

As much as this list was centered around the kids, we can’t deny that our teachers and staff are in need of some extra love as well! We think it’s safe to say that EVERYONE is eager for happy times ahead. Seeing our students’ smiling faces this year will be SO much sweeter than normal. 

Be sure to check out our Fall line-up of dance classes in Cedar Rapids. Click here to view the schedule listed by age, and here to view the schedule listed by day. Online registration is NOW OPEN, so don’t forget to save your spot today!