Why Children’s Ballet Classes are a Good Idea

Five reasons why children’s ballet classes are a good idea.

As the parent of a young child, you have seemingly limitless extracurricular activities to choose from. It’s important to weigh all your options before making a final decision. If dance lessons are on your list of possibilities, consider five reasons why children’s ballet classes are a good idea.

Ballet Instills Confidence

If your child suffers from extreme shyness, dance lessons can break them out of their shell. The sooner you enroll your child (as young as age 2.5), the better chance they have of never experiencing stage fright. This can translate to a future of artistic performances and feeling comfortable with public speaking, important skills that will help your child succeed in the real world.

Ballet Improves Attentiveness

Most toddlers and elementary school kids are free-spirited with a limited ability to focus. Many parents are stunned to see how attentive their children are in ballet class where a trained and certified dance instructor knows how to manage a room of 5-year-olds. Learning with a purpose – such as preparing to perform in a dance recital – is the key to keeping rambunctious children focused on the task at hand.

Ballet is Great Physical Exercise

With so many kids fixated on sitting in front of a screen all day, ballet is the perfect opportunity to get some exercise. The physical benefits are often highly noticeable, with improvements in strength, flexibility, balance and coordination. These attributes help your child thrive in and out of ballet class.

Ballet Inspires a Love of Culture

Of all the standardized Western dance styles out there, no other is as “cultured” as ballet. Your child will perform graceful dance routines to classical artists like Tchaikovsky, Schubert and Strauss. They’ll also learn French ballet terms like arabesque, battement, fouetté, plié, passé, rond de jambe and many others.

Ballet Nurtures Relationships

This may come as a surprise, but you can expect to bond with your child when they start taking ballet lessons. Driving them to class becomes a weekly ritual, and watching them perform on stage makes you smile with pride. Your child will also build lasting friendships with their classmates and establish healthy relationships with their teacher and other staff members working at the dance studio.

If you can’t wait another day to sign up your child for ballet classes, look no further than Dance Academy USA. Our ballet-related offerings include:

• Creative Dance Classes for 2.5- to 3-year-olds
• Intro to Dance for 4- to 6-year-olds
• Ballet/Jazz Combo Classes for 6- to 8-year-olds
• Ballet for ages 7 and up
• Pointe for ages 11 and up

The Shining Star program encompasses all these age groups.

New dance classes begin in August, and registration is now open! Call us today at (408) 257-3211 or email us at officeteam@danceacademyusa.com to reserve a spot for your child.