Embrace the Rhythm of Growth: Why Dance Classes Matter When Your Child Starts School
A letter to our pre-school parents ....
Dear Amazing Parents,
As the new school year approaches, we understand that you might be contemplating whether to continue your child's extracurricular activities, such as dance classes. We have been teaching little ones for a long time and wish to share the wonderful reasons why keeping these activities is not only important but also immensely beneficial for your little ones.
Building Friendships Beyond School Walls: Starting school can be both exciting and daunting for our children. Their dance classes allows them to form friendships beyond their school circle. These friendships can be a lifeline for your child, providing them with a sense of belonging, support, and camaraderie. Dancing together nurtures teamwork, compassion, and communication skills, all of which are invaluable in building lasting relationships. We see through all the age groups the importance of having friends to call on who are not in the same school setting and share similar passions and values, plus the ability to join in which friends across different age groups.
Speaking of passion .... Preserving Their Beloved Passion: We believe that starting school should not be a time to deprivate the things they love. Instead, it's an opportunity to continue fostering their passions and interests. Dance classes offer an outlet for creativity, self-expression, and joy, empowering your child with confidence and a sense of accomplishment. The happiness they derive from dancing will also serve as a well-deserved break from their daily academic routines.
Coping with Tiredness and Overwhelm: It's natural for children to feel tired or overwhelmed during their initial days at school. However, this is precisely why keeping their favorite activities like dance classes becomes even more crucial. Engaging in something they love can be a great stress-reliever, helping them recharge and reset their minds. The physical activity involved in dancing releases endorphins, which boost mood and reduce anxiety, making it an ideal way for children to cope with any school-related challenges.
Balancing Academics and Creativity: Some parents might worry that dance classes could interfere with their child's academic performance. On the contrary, extracurricular activities like dancing can complement their studies and enhance overall development. Dance fosters discipline, time management, and the ability to set goals—essential skills that can positively impact their academic achievements.
Exploring New Avenues: By continuing dance classes, your child might discover a lifelong passion or even a potential career path. Exposure to different styles of dance broadens their horizons, enriches their cultural understanding, and helps them discover talents they might not have known they possessed.
In conclusion, we firmly believe that dance classes can be an integral part of your child's growth journey. The friendships, emotional support, and artistic expression they experience in these classes are invaluable gifts that will stay with them for a lifetime. So, as you prepare for the start of the new school year, consider the tremendous benefits of embracing the rhythm of growth through dance classes.
Let's continue nurturing their passions and providing them with every opportunity to thrive. Together, we can empower our children to become confident, well-rounded individuals who find joy in both learning and dancing.
With gratitude and excitement for the new school year ahead,
babyballet Exeter and the DanSci Dance Studio Team
