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5 Benefits to Dance

5 Benefits to Dance

December 19, 20192 min read

At Melody Lane, we believe that learning how to dance should be an encouraging and positive experience for children at any age!  And while the dance steps themselves are an important element to every class, the benefits of dance go far beyond pliés and pirouettes.

Here are our five favorite benefits of dance:

  1. Dance requires perseverance

In today’s world of instant gratification, dance is different because it teaches children how to work hard over days, weeks, months, and years!  Consistent, developmentally-appropriate practice is the way to achieve progress.

2. There are opportunities everywhere

Every class is a chance to learn something new or grow in a new way.  Whether it’s getting better at a step you already know or trying a new skill, the chance to try and try again is always there!

3. Forever friendships are formed

There’s something pretty special about the friends you dance with … you share laughs, work together as a team, push each other to do your best, and support each other’s dreams.

4. Dance prepares kids for life in the “real world”

The dance classroom is full of life lessons: from our preschoolers learning how to take turns with each other to our teenagers understanding how to prepare for an audition, everyone is developing the discipline and patience they’ll need in life outside the classroom.

5. The “comfort zone” is challenged

Trying new steps.  Performing in front of an audience.  Reaching for a goal. All of these things help children grow outside their comfort zones!  A shy dancer can learn how to love the stage; an enthusiastic one can learn how to harness her energy.

As you may already have observed in your child, the immediate joy of dancing comes from the thrill of movement and music!  What follows is another type of joy; one that comes from the long-term, deeply-rooted character qualities instilled during dance class.

These five benefits aren’t the only positives of course, but they are certainly some of the best!  We hope you see them develop in your child as they discover their love for dance.

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This is our first year with Melody Lane Dance Music and Drama Academy, it has been stunning to say the least. My daughter has already made great strides not only with her dance moves 🤗 🏼 but also her confidence within herself shines inside and out! She has new friends there and the staff has always been friendly and welcoming. Thanks Melody Lane Performing Arts Academy for your kindness and care with our child.

Olga B.

Melody Lane has become our home away from home! My daughter loves the jazz/tap and musical theatre classes. She has grown so much in so many ways over the last year. The teachers and staff are so supportive. I didn't know if I would fit the mold of a "dance mom," but the community is truly for everyone!

Esther S.

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Melody Lane is about creating memories, lasting friendships, and connections through a shared experience of performing arts. For more than 25 years, Melody Lane has been known in the Yakima Valley for its exciting dance, acting, and drama classes.

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