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The importance of dance over the winter months

The importance of dance over the winter months

Have the winter blues got your child feeling unmotivated?

When it’s cold it can be hard to stay motivated. We tend to take on a “snuggle up” mentality meaning we eat more and do less – human hibernation!

Regularly exercising during the colder months helps to create the body our children feel more confident in during the warmer months. It also regulates our intake of fresh air when we don’t look forward to leaving the house and keeps our heavy food cravings at bay.

Here are our top tips to stay motivated when the temperature drops:

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The benefits of HipHop Dance

The benefits of HipHop Dance

There are many benefits to any kind of dance classes for children and for individuals of all ages. HipHop dance classes incorporate old and new dance moves and styles like popping, crumping and even traditional jazz moves. A large part of HipHop dance is creativity and improvisation and just letting the music move you. This is a great way to encourage creativity and expression through dance. There are many other great benefits to HipHop classes that include: Increased flexibility Better balance Increased coordination Development of muscle Builds self-confidence Artistic expression Physical Activity HipHop dance classes are great for everyone, but...

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Benefits of Drama classes

Benefits of Drama classes

🤩DRAMA CLASSES🤩 1. Drama builds confidenceEven the shyest of children take just a few weeks to gently build up their self-esteem and before long they are confident enough to take a full and active part in sessions. A few weeks is all it takes. 2. Drama helps concentrationStudents are encouraged to listen to each other's ideas and thoughts and to take turns. These activities allow children to recognise the value of concentration; a skill that is vital in the world outside their home. 3. Drama helps develop language and communication skillsLearning new songs, playing new games and participating in pretend...

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Diamond Dance - Behind The Scenes

Diamond Dance - Behind The Scenes

Diamond Dance - Behind The Scenes

These "Behind The Scenes" pictures are stills from a video taken backstage at our 2020 Red Riding Hood Showcase at the Queenstown Memorial Hall.

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5 Things You Need To Know Before Your First Drama Class

5 Things You Need To Know Before Your First Drama Class

5 Things You Need To Know Before Your First Drama Class

  • Stay positive and think positive. Tell yourself you will enjoy your first acting class and it will be a great experience.

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