9 Life Lessons Learned from Dance

9 Life Lessons Learned from Dance. Though we are certain you can learn more! Here are the top life lessons we believe dance teaches you at Maxwell Dance Studio:

Responsibility and time management – When kids have an activity that has a set date and time every week, they learn not only the responsibility of showing up but also to manage their time to practice at home and get better faster.
Body health – It’s incredibly important for our bodies to get moving everyday! Dance teaches kiddos that it feels good to exercise and focus on better health.
Teamwork – In a class setting, kids will learn to take turns, to move as one in a dance routine, and to trust each other during lifts and partner moves.
Creativity – We give our dancers the chance to learn to feel the music, to decide how different music genres make them feel, to help choreograph, to dance however they feel to freeze dances, etc. They learn that their body can tell a story and portray an emotion!
Persistence and overcoming – We don’t allow our dancers to say “I can’t.” We have them rephrase that they can’t do it Yet! Often, the conversation is had that we come to class to learn and get better. We can always be better!
Precision and attention to detail – As dancers learn new skills and choreography, we emphasize that everything looks a very specific way. Your arm may be up, but is the palm of your hand facing the right way and your fingers together or apart? When you do a battement, what are the three things we work on? Dancers answer “Straight legs, pointed toes, quiet like a butterfly.”
Dedication – It takes a great deal to dedicate one’s self to a sport! Showing up every time, giving your all, being vulnerable, desiring to do better. Our dancers amaze us every week!
Stress management – Whether we are taking deep breaths during class or using class to let the stress go, kiddos learn to manage that stress!
Life isn’t fair – We often say, “You get what you get and you don’t throw a fit.” If you aren’t in the front, it’s ok! Continue to work hard! If you didn’t get a sticker, that’s fine! You can get one when you do the dance with us. If it’s not your birthday today, you’ll get the birthday treat when it is your birthday! Life won’t always be fair, but we work hard for ourselves anyways.

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