CULTIVATING SELF-DISCIPLINE: HOW DANCE CLASSES TEACH KIDS SELF-DISCIPLINE

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• Performing Dance Arts

• The Importance of Self-Discipline in Dance
  Education

• Give Your Child theGift of Dance

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• Understanding Self-Discipline

• Self-discipline is the practice of following
  rules or a specific course of action for personal
  benefit.
• It is crucial for young dancers, as it improves
  focus, motivation, and goal achievement.
• Self-discipline requires a high level of mental
  effort and self-control, but the rewards can be
  incredibly satisfying. Developing strong
  self-discipline at a young age is essential to
  achieving success, both in personal and
  professional aspects of life.

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• Commitment and Practice

• Commitment to dance class teaches children
  responsibility and the value of dependability.
  Commitment to a dance class encompasses the
  importance of having others depend on your own
  commitment. 
• Practice makes perfect is the saying we all take
  in many aspects of our life. It is the start of
  creating goals and the amazing path a dancer can
  take.

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• Focus and Concentration

• Learning to dance, regardless of the genre, takes
  great focus and concentration in every aspect of
  the craft. A certified and knowledgeable dance
  instructor provides avenues to improve a childs
  technique for a safe and effective performance.
• Dance classes for toddlers uses games and props
  to teach these valuable life skills in a fun and
  engaging way. By using counting and listening
  skills, young dancers can mentally connect with
  the music to learn proper flow movements.

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• Self-Control and Emotional Regulation

• A dancer must always be aware of their personal
  space as well as that of others. Moving the body
  in rhythm takes physical self-control and
  proprioception.
• Dancers express emotions through movement and
  facial expressions, promoting emotional
  regulation. Dancers are taught to use their body
  language to manage emotions during challenging
  moments.

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• Time Management and Organization

• It takes self-discipline to manage time
  effectively during class as well as during
  practice sessions between dance classes.
• With dance classes, a child is taught the
  importance of punctuality and organization. As a
  dancer grows, they also develop the ability to
  balance dance life with schoolwork, recreation
  time, and self-care.

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• Transferable Skills

• Learning self-discipline at an early age helps to
  prepare a child for a healthy life physically,
  emotionally, and mentally. In particular,
  self-discipline plays a major role in a childs
  academic performance and personal and career
  goals.
• Through dance, a child learns creativity,
  teamwork, listening skills, communication, and
  respect for others through lessons and
  competitions. They also learn critical thinking
  skills, focus, concentration, and spatial
  awareness. 

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  Canada.

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  Canada.

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• 905-856-1030

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