Everyone deserves to dance!

Dance is a vital part of every culture in the world. That’s why we believe it shouldn’t just be for those who can afford lessons. Dance is for everyone!

Elementary school kids performing for their classmates

Why should dance be taught in school?

Few question the importance of physical education in school—but sports are just the beginning! Dance not only gets kids moving, it also empowers them to express themselves, get creative, and connect with others.

How does dance help students developmentally?

In addition to allowing students to explore new movements and ways of creative and cultural expression, dance helps kids develop:

Physically

The overall health and skills of the body which include gross motor and fine motor movements, the brain-body connection, spatial awareness, etc.

Mentally

The overall well-being of the mind, encompassing cognitive functions like learning, memory, understanding, and decision-making.

Emotionally

The ability to manage and express feelings, including recognizing and responding to emotions like joy, sadness, anger, and fear.

Socially

The ability to communicate and interact in many social situations both non-verbally and verbally with building relationships, collaboration, perspective-taking, etc.

Technically

A way of carrying out a particular task, especially the execution or performance of an artistic work or a coordinated set of movements.

Creatively

To create things using your imagination.

Age-specific benefits

From pre-school to high school, dance helps different age groups in different ways.

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It’s never too late!

At any age, movement is vital for physical and mental health. The best time to start dancing is now.

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