In the previous post we posed the question of “What can a dance studio do when the government shuts down businesses due to a pandemic?” We at Liberty Dance Center in Waukesha, Wisconsin acted quickly when the state imposed a “Safer at Home” mandate. That order to close non-essential businesses may have closed our physical…
The primary purpose for dance studios is to provide high quality dance education. On top of that, a dance studio should also provide opportunities to participate in performances and competitions. But should a dance studio provide even more to the children they teach? We think so! Over our next series of blogs, we will provide…
Why is it so important that Liberty Dance Center offers age-appropriate movement for its students? Because your child’s safety depends on it! Safe movements for young dancers are dependent on their ages and rate of physical growth. For example, growth plates in the skeleton—the growing tissues that help bones become strong—don’t reach full maturity until…
Dance lessons can be an awesome way to encourage your child’s personal growth! At Liberty Dance Center we’re not just teaching dance steps in our classrooms—we’re developing curious, compassionate young leaders and equipping them for success. We know that it can be a challenge sometimes to know what to do to offer support and encouragement…
It is well documented how dance is a healthy activity for children in terms of both physical and mental fitness. Now is the time to extend these great benefits of dance to more children.
What is Dance/Movement Therapy? The American Dance Therapy Association defines dance/movement therapy as: “the psychotherapeutic use of movement as a process which furthers the emotional, social, cognitive, and physical integration of the individual.” Dance therapists are dancers who are trained in both dance therapy and counseling or psychotherapy. They work in a wide variety of settings, such as psychiatric…
Dance classes are a great alternative to team sports, and most dance studios offer classes for children as young as 2-3 years old. Participating in dance can be beneficial for children of all ages. Here are some of the benefits that dance offers for children: