How Kids Benefit from Learning to Ballroom Dance

Hello! May I have this dance?

Two children ballroom dancing.Photo bysandiegofads

There is nothing quite as magical as watching two children expressing themselves when dancing the Tango. They are genuine with each smile of confidence and humble with each mistake.

I have been a professional ballroom dance instructor and competitor for over forty years. When I would go to a ballroom competition to compete with my partner and the students I taught, I would always see the Pop Warner of Dancesport practicing early on the floor.

They were as serious as any top pro competitor. They treated their dancing like a sport. Their moves were polished and ready for any judge to scrutinize. Then when they were both satisfied and done rehearsing, the two children, about 7 & 8 years old, would come back to the table where Mom and Dad were - waiting with smiles and words of support.

In an instant, I would see these soon-to-be champions transform into timid little kids. He was wearing Latin pants and a V-neck open shirt. His partner had her hair perfectly up off her neck - wearing an adorable dance dress, 2" heels, and frilly anklet socks.

Both sat sipping on a box of orange juice, waiting patiently for their turn to hit the boards and turn on their magic.

They looked like shrunken Latin Pros. Moreover, you could tell they loved it.

In my more than four decades of dancing, teaching, and owning a studio I have recognized several reasons why kids should learn to partnership dance.

10 Benefits kids get from learning to ballroom dance:

Excellent form of Cardiovascular and Muscle Exercise.

Improves Memory and Concentration

Teaches Teamwork

Teaches different Gender Appreciation - boys and girls working together as a team at a young age - "Super Healthy"

Music Appreciation - learning to count and phrase music - then to choreograph in time

Learning to ballroom dance builds Self-Confidence

Creative and Positive Energy Use - your kids are not out getting in trouble.

Ballroom dancing helps with Good Health Posture, Grace, and Poise

Dancing improves Physical Stretch and Flexibility

Ballroom dancing makes you Feel Good!

Say Cheese!

Two teen ballroom competitorsPhoto byatanasmalamov

For information about kids' classes, call the different studios in your town to see what they offer.

Learning to dance is half the fun, the other half is dancing! - H. Mikel Feilen

Reference:

Kora Stoynova - https://abrazoandcoze.com/