Time and time again, I hear people ask, "Aren't they too young
to be dancing?" The truth is, as long as you find age
appropriate dance classes, no. The ability to start dancing
develops in children before they can even form words! (Click
here to see a fun example.) Dance is a primal part of human
experience across all cultures and time periods that unites us
all no matter our age. The benefits it has on early childhood
development is definitely worth understanding. Physical
development is one of the most obvious benefits dance classes
have for children. They are learning a great range of motion,
body awareness, balance, muscle strength, coordination, and
endurance. Movement patterns require the child to use their
entire body to reach a level of fitness that is unparalleled by
other activities. Through dance classes, kids begin to
understand that the possibilities of movement are endless and
fun to explore. In dance classes, children have the opportunity
to learn in a comfortable social setting. They must take