- Ballroom dancing has long attracted the attention of parents, both girls and boys;
- folk groups also like many;
- different directions of modern dances for children find more and more fans.
Benefits of classes in children's groups
Teaching children modern dances not only promotes harmonious physical development, but also helps the development of coordination of movements. Such occupations are of great importance for social upbringing and spiritual development:
- movements to music play the role of emotional relaxation, which is so necessary for active and mobile children;
- due to the fact that the classes are held in the team, the children learn the characteristics of interaction with peers and adults;
- the child gets closer to the concept of friendship and mutual assistance, his circle of communication expands, new friends appear;
- dance skills, as well as their own success, help in the formation of a good self-esteem.
Classes with modern dances for children are a common work of both the teacher and the parent. Their joint efforts lead to the fact that the child learns from the beginning of purposefulness, the ability to work on oneself.
When do I start classes?
Parents want the children to fully develop and learn, so they try to visit with the child a variety of sections from an early age. But this is not always justified. A circle of modern dances for children is best visited from 5-7 years. By this age, the baby has already formed a body and it will be ready for physical exertion. This will be a group in which they will teach the basics of choreography , rhythmics, gymnastics. Children learn different dance aspects. Classes at this age give the opportunity to participate in various competitions and achieve significant success. Of course, only if the child likes to attend training. And approximately from 8-11 years old children will be able to learn different stylistic directions.
In general, now you can start studying at any age. Perhaps, significant successes and awards will not be achieved, but the positive impact on health and on the emotional state, occupations will be unequivocally.
Different directions and styles
The school of modern dance for children offers a choice of styles and directions for every taste. Here are some of them that you should pay attention to:
- Hip-Hop - a direction that has been popular for many years and is characterized by rhythmic movements and wiggles, promotes mastering the ability to relax the body and relieve emotional tension;
- Jazz-funk - a relatively new style, characterized by emotional movements, excellent development of plasticity;
- Contemporary is a new and very interesting direction, based on the theatrical presentation, helps to throw out emotions and normalize the mood.
When choosing a mug, the mother should, first of all, be guided by the opinion of her son or daughter. Perhaps, there will be a need to try several schools and styles before a final decision is made. Classes should bring joy and pleasure, only then will the benefits from them be invaluable.