Dance

• Dance is filled with interesting events that

shaped its foundations, inventors that
created new styles, periods of time when
dance and music were put in the forefront of
innovations, which all enabled to become
the popular social past time of today.
 History of Dance

 History of dance closely follows, the development of

human race. Since the earliest times of our existence, far
before the creation of first born modern civilizations,
dance served as an irreplaceable way of expressing
human thought and emotion. As our civilization travelled
through millennia, dance was modified to the point of
being popular means of expression, health,
communication and competition.
 After several thousand years, dancing managed to completely infuse
itself into our way of life. Here you can find more information about
this fascinating activity and the impact it can have on our lives.
 Even though another career path may ultimately be chosen, in dance
children learn the cooperative effort necessary to produce a high
quality work of art. Every child benefits from quality dance training.
Long-term learning go far beyond practical applications in dance.
Dancers enter society with the ability to maintain the uncompromising
high standards nurtured during their dance training.
 Creative thinking skills are developed through dance, as
well as learning the value of discipline, commitment and
work ethic. Self-confidence develops as young people
overcome challenges to master new goals, learning to apply
themselves and accomplish any task put before them.
 Dance teaches children about music, rhythm and beat. All
these skills enhance a child’s academic performance, as
well as their physical well-being.
IMPORTANCE OF DANCE

 Dance keeps you fit! Dance teaches the importance of

movement and fitness in variety of ways through a
variety of disciplines. As well, dancers learn to
coordinate muscles to move through proper positions.
Dancing is a great activity to pursue at almost any age
provided you are in proper health to handle the rigors of
dancing for life.
Why do we dance?
 Dance is a great way to build invaluable social skills.
Much more importantly. However, it is an opportunity to
teach your children the importance of being part of
something larger than themselves. Dancers learn to take
turns, to share attention, and to cooperate with others as
they work within a group. These life lessons are part of
the appeal of dance classes to parents around the world.