health lessons for kids - Why is Dance So Good For Children?

 

Why is Dance So Good For Children?

 In recent years, there has been an explosion of dance through Britain, with shows like "Britain's Got Talent" and the BBC Strictly Come Dancing '. Children and adults are more interested in dancing than ever, and although it may not be the next Darcey Bussell and George Sampson will present fun lessons and greatly benefit not only the great health benefits, but many other benefits of dance and other activities can not.

According to government reports, it is expected that three of every five children under ten years are overweight in 2050. Dancing is an excellent versatile way to keep fit and healthy. Each dance style increases endurance, flexibility, strength and coordination. It also helps children develop good posture and a positive attitude to keep fit, as it frees the fun, feel good and gives a great feeling. Confidence and self-esteem can also be built through the many performance opportunities that come with the dance.

Attend a dance class is not just for keeping fit - is an opportunity for social networking too, and much better than online networking on a computer! Children will make new friends at her dance classes and increase social skills through cooperation with others. Children will develop a relationship of trust and to learn quickly a code of courtesy in the classroom. Dance class can also provide a safe and supportive environment where children can explore their feelings and creativity on common ground - the dance.

Dance is used Use both sides of your brain: one thirty technical and other control and for creativity and art. Dance can therefore increase the productivity of the brain and children can increase their attention span.

Dance is also a "subject" that requires discipline and motivation, key skills for lifelong learning.

Main means of communication was by human movement. Our body instinctively reacts to movement rather than words. The movement can convey different feelings and ideas. Through dance, the stories can be told and beliefs and emotions can be transported. Dance can also be used to expand the child's vocabulary as they come into contact with new words and ideas.

All forms of exercise improves blood circulation and improves the flow of nutrients to the brain, allowing the brain to function at its best.

Dance is significant because it requires both sides of the brain used, control and creativity. Essential in all other subjects taught in school skills:

"By providing rich and varied contexts for pupils to acquire, develop and apply a range of knowledge, understanding and skills, the program must enable students to think creatively and critically, to solve problems and make a difference for the better. They should be given the opportunity to be creative, innovative, enterprising and capable of leadership to prepare them for their future lives as workers and citizens. "

(National Curriculum)

So there you have it. Dancing is so good for you, your children, your parents ... in fact, everyone!

Sharon Keen