Just What are Gross Motor Skills and How Do the Mommy and Me Dance Classes Teach Them? Gross motor skills refers to movements of the body that use the larger muscles. So running, jumping, rolling, crawling and walking all fall into this category. Compare this to fine motor skills that involve
Dance Benefits for Young Children
If you learned and performed dance yourself, then you probably have an understanding of the benefits of dance and performing – even if it is instinctive rather than analytical. We understand these benefits and are very proud to encourage the development of so many fine young people by providing them
Introducing Our New Mommy and Me Dance Classes!
Calling all moms and toddlers! DK Dance Productions announces its Mommy and Me dance classes! Yes, these are for boys and girls between 18 months and three years of age and their moms. We’ve designed a fun dance class that benefits both the mom and the young child. These young kids have a chance
Help your child be physically fit through dance
A few decades ago, parents used to be able to count on schools to provide physical training and exercise for their children. But the emphasis on physical education has waned severely, to the point that many schools have no physical education programs at all. In 2012, the New York Times reported that
When should my child start dance lessons?
Does your child dance every time she hears music? Do you picture your daughter pirouetting in a tutu or your son doing a Grand Jeté like Baryshnikov? Do you need a physical outlet for your child’s endless energy? Then you might be wondering if it’s time to enroll your child in dance classes.
Helping Children Develop Social Skills with Dance Classes
Teaching dance is far more than just training bodies to move in a particular pattern. While students of dance certainly learn self-discipline and persistence, they also gain a valuable education in social skills. Each time a student learns a move they thought difficult to master, they gain
Helping Children be Healthy through Dance
Learning to dance gives children confidence, poise and grace. It can help children learn to focus their attention and helps teach discipline that will have benefits socially and in school. However, there are other benefits to learning dance that are very important to consider in modern
Dancing as a Universal Language
As a child grows up, she is learning who she wants to be. She may try on different models of living, first being like her mother and then perhaps like entertainers who may impress her with their art. As she matures, she learns also what is in her heart to express and what words to use to make her
Looking for an After School Activity? Try Dance!
We all want our children to be interested in life and engaged in their own personal development. Ideally, our children will not only stay out of trouble, but will find pursuits that they can be passionate about - pursuits that will hopefully have long-term benefits into adulthood. Dance
Teaching Children to Dance with Poise and Confidence
Down through the years, well-known dancers have embodied the perfection of poise and confidence that accompanies the mastery of this performing art. Think of Fred Astaire, Leslie Caron, Martha Graham, Gene Kelly, Rudolf Nureyev, Michael Jackson and Beyoncé. These well-loved dance icons help to
Student Highlight
Meet Camdyn!! Favorite Food: Mac & Cheese Favorite School Subject: Reading Favorite thing to do in tumbling: Backbends
9 Health Benefits of Dance
Dancing has many benefits! Check out this article to find out 9 Health Benefits of Dance. "Studies show that dancing can help you lose weight, stay flexible, reduce stress, make friends, and more." http://www.everydayhealth.com/fitness-pictures/health-benefits-of-dance.aspx