http://www.articlesnatch.com/profile/Alison-McNamara/179596 Alison McNamara is an author at ArticleSnatch.com Article Directory. Below are the most recent articles from Alison McNamara. For more of articles by Alison McNamara please use the link above. http://www.articlesnatch.com/profile/Alison-McNamara/179596 http://static.articlesnatch.com/i/logo.gif en-us http://www.articlesnatch.com/profile/Alison-McNamara/179596 PHP/5.0.26 http://www.articlesnatch.com/Article/The-Benefits-of-Dance-Lessons/821418 Enrolling in dance lessons is a rite of passage for many children. Even if your child doesn’t desire to be a professional dancer, they can still gain several benefits from their time spent in dance shoes. • Dance lessons offer a fun opportunity for exercise at any age. Dancing can build muscle strength, agility, and balance. Dance can provide a good workout for the cardio-vascular system and some studies suggest that combining movement and music increases the beneficial effects of exercise. • Early exposure to music, rhythm and movement help children develops language and math skills. Dances and songs – even basic music and movement activities like the hokey-pokey – can help children build vocabulary and understand abstract concepts like tempo. • Dance can help children develop confidence and poise. Children who are comfortable with how their bodies move tend to feel less clumsy. Body awareness can lead to better posture and overall confidence. This confidence can carry over into social situations and even result in improvements in the classroom because children are less likely to feel anxious during presentations and speeches. • Children enrolled in dance or other similar activities can develop self-discipline. **End Summary** Topics: Boston Dance Lessons]]> Beginner Dance Classes]]> Ballet Dance L]]>]]> About the Author: ]]> Any dance form can help children develop in these key areas, but since it lays the foundation for all others -- ballet dance lessons are usually the best choice for beginning dancers. The time your children invest in dance lessons can return dividends in helping them grown into confident, creative well-rounded individuals. More information about dance and how it can benefit development is available at http://www.tadahstudio.com. Tue, 10 Nov 2009 18:46:42 -0500 http://www.articlesnatch.com/Article/The-Benefits-of-Dance-Lessons/821418