Considering dance lessons for your child? Ballet is one of the best places to start, for a number of reasons.
Why ballet?
When considering kids’ ballet classes, it’s important to remember that you don’t send a small child to ballet classes to become a prima ballerina.
A life lived on stage may come with time and dedication, but kids’ ballet classes are about so much more than creating future ballerinas.
When it comes to learning dance, ballet is a great place to start because:
Ballet is the foundation of all dance forms
The moves that are most commonly performed in ballet offer the basis for almost all other dance styles.
A child who starts their dance journey by learning ballet will find the transition to any other dance style more effortless. This is because ballet has such a focus on perfecting beginner positions before moving on to complex moves. The majority of each class is spent working on strength and conditioning, and on repetitive exercises practised at the barre but teachers always find a way to make the class interesting.
A child trained exclusively in ballroom dancing, while they will still have good dance skills, might struggle to find their feet in a style like jazz or contemporary. Ballet dancers, on the other hand, have usually developed enough core skills and strengths that they can easily learn most other styles of dance.
Even if your child only learns ballet for a couple of years, they will benefit from the skills they put in place.
Ballet teaches discipline
Ballet is considered by many to be the strictest and most disciplined of the dance styles. However, once a child masters more strict ballet movements, accessible styles like lyrical or contemporary tend to come easily.
Because the tradition of ballet is quite strict and rigid, children get better at listening and following instructions.
If the term ‘discipline’ sounds a little too strict, think of it this way; ballet teaches respect. At Jordance in Las Vegas, we teach our students to respect with care and patience, and we respect them in return.
Ballet is culture
While they are admittedly a lot of fun, the fast pace of TikTok, YouTube and different pop music tracks can be overwhelming for kids and are not exactly the best for their mental development.
Ballet introduces children to ‘old world’ culture and gives them an appreciation of a beautiful, slower-paced art form. Kids who take ballet classes gain an understanding of the French language and they are given the chance to develop an appreciation for classical music that many of their peers miss out on.
Popular culture will become important to them as they grow older, so getting in early with some classical influences can help keep kids’ minds broad as they mature.
Ballet is healthy
Of course, ballet is also excellent for health and fitness. Taking the time to focus on ballet’s foundational exercises can increase bone density and improve posture, flexibility, balance, and strength.
As they continue with kids’ ballet classes, children are also taught about nutrition and the importance of making healthy decisions. This allows them to perform at their best in many areas of life.
Ballet is fun
It may be more disciplined and structured than other forms of dance but ballet is still great fun for young children, especially those who have a creative imagination.
Modern ballet teachers better understand the needs of young children and always ensure there is fun to be had along with discipline and learning.
Whether it is preparing for a performance or improvising to music at the end of class, there is always something to look forward to in the ballet world.
Ballet builds confidence
Being able to master ballet moves brings a thrilling sense of achievement to any child.
Successfully reaching goals is a critical element in developing confidence in young children. They will be proud of their accomplishments as they gain skills in the demanding art of ballet.
Ballet teaches teamwork
A ballet class has to learn to work together and look to each other for cues. Ballet is an excellent teacher of teamwork for young children learning to work together.
Group performances also offer your child a chance to demonstrate their skills while working well with others.
Does your child want to learn to dance? Start with kids’ ballet classes at Jordance in Las Vegas. We welcome students from three years old and offer age-appropriate tuition at every level.
Many parents ask us which dance form is best to start their child off in.
We believe it’s ballet, for a number of reasons.
Take a look at this article to find out why.
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🩰 Why ballet? 🩰
Ballet is the foundation of all dance forms.
The moves that are most commonly performed in ballet offer the basis for almost all other dance styles.
A child who starts their dance journey by learning ballet will find the transition to any other dance style more effortless. This is because ballet has such a focus on perfecting beginner positions before moving on to complex moves.
A child trained exclusively in ballroom dancing, while they might become a brilliant ballroom dancer, might struggle to find their feet in a style like jazz or contemporary. Ballet dancers, on the other hand, have usually developed enough core skills and strengths so they can easily learn most other styles of dance.
The basic moves and positions children learn in ballet’s early stages set them up with broad dance skills for life. It’s why we recommend children start with ballet before exploring other styles.
#ballet #dance #danceforkids #kidsballet #children #lasvegas #dancestudio
Ballet is considered by many to be the strictest and most disciplined of the dance styles.
However, once a child masters the exacting discipline of ballet movements, more accessible styles like lyrical or jazz tend to come easily.
If the term ‘discipline’ sounds a little too strict, think of it this way; ballet teaches respect.
At Jordance in Las Vegas, we teach our students to respect with care and patience, and we respect them in return.
#ballet #dance #danceforkids #kidsballet #children #lasvegas #dancestudio
While they are admittedly a lot of fun, the fast pace of TikTok, YouTube and different pop music tracks can be overwhelming for kids and not exactly the best for their mental development.
Ballet introduces children to ‘old world’ culture and gives them an appreciation of a beautiful, slower-paced art form. Kids who take ballet classes gain an understanding of the French language and they are given the chance to develop an appreciation for classical music that many of their peers miss out on.
Popular culture will become important to them as they grow older, so getting in early with some classical influences can help keep their minds broad as they mature.
#ballet #dance #danceforkids #kidsballet #children #lasvegas #dancestudio
It may be more disciplined and structured than other forms of dance but ballet is still great fun for young children, especially those who have a creative imagination.
Young dancers can enjoy structured time with a peer group, and modern ballet teachers better understand the needs of young children and always ensure there is fun to be had along with discipline.
Whether it is preparing for a performance or improvising to music at the end of class, there is always something to look forward to in the ballet world.
#ballet #dance #danceforkids #kidsballet #children #lasvegas #dancestudio
Why do we recommend children start with ballet?
🩰 Ballet is the foundation of all dance forms
🩰 Ballet encourages creativity
🩰 Ballet teaches culture to young children
🩰 There is always something to look forward to
🩰 Ballet builds confidence
🩰 Ballet is fun!
Does your child want to learn to dance? Start with ballet at Jordance.
