Dance is an activity fully connected to the human being which can be practiced at all ages. Music, rhythm, body expression and the social aspect of it like dancing in groups or with a partner creates stimuli for body and mind making dance one of the most complete activities.
Dance, especially ballet, guarantees a good muscle tone and creates a harmonious body by increasing flexibility of the muscles and joint mobility, creating a leaner appearance of the body.
Dance, being a cardiovascular activity, improves lung capacity, therefore, it refreshes and oxygenates the blood, it increases heart rate and the metabolism...all this and having fun at the same time!
Dance is indicated in case of spine misalignment such as scoliosis, kyphosis and lordosis, in case of stiffness of the joints, flared scapulae and other more serious conditions only previous evaluation from the GP.
Ballet in particular helps to obtain the correct posture with the continuous work around the shoulders and the back muscles allowing the spine to lengthen and to stay in a straight position avoiding any possible risk of spine misalignment.
The hard work involves muscles that are normally not really challenged in other sports. Dance and ballet work symmetrically around the whole upper and lower body giving elasticity and flexibility results from a constant workout.
Not only is the body involved but the mind also: the rules that dancers have to follow out and respect, the amount of steps and their names which they have to learn and remember, the discipline to be maintained in the room, the increased body awareness are all things that help improving memory, coordination, encouraging the formation of a precise, responsible and disciplined personality.
Another important factor especially between children and teenagers is the socialising and integration process and the good and healthy competitive attitude in class which naturally has a fun component that helps in the learning process. It is proven that dance helps improving self-esteem, fight shyness, accept and analyse criticism and grow as part of a team despite being dance such an individual and personal activity.
Dance, especially ballet, guarantees a good muscle tone and creates a harmonious body by increasing flexibility of the muscles and joint mobility, creating a leaner appearance of the body.
Dance, being a cardiovascular activity, improves lung capacity, therefore, it refreshes and oxygenates the blood, it increases heart rate and the metabolism...all this and having fun at the same time!
Dance is indicated in case of spine misalignment such as scoliosis, kyphosis and lordosis, in case of stiffness of the joints, flared scapulae and other more serious conditions only previous evaluation from the GP.
Ballet in particular helps to obtain the correct posture with the continuous work around the shoulders and the back muscles allowing the spine to lengthen and to stay in a straight position avoiding any possible risk of spine misalignment.
The hard work involves muscles that are normally not really challenged in other sports. Dance and ballet work symmetrically around the whole upper and lower body giving elasticity and flexibility results from a constant workout.
Not only is the body involved but the mind also: the rules that dancers have to follow out and respect, the amount of steps and their names which they have to learn and remember, the discipline to be maintained in the room, the increased body awareness are all things that help improving memory, coordination, encouraging the formation of a precise, responsible and disciplined personality.
Another important factor especially between children and teenagers is the socialising and integration process and the good and healthy competitive attitude in class which naturally has a fun component that helps in the learning process. It is proven that dance helps improving self-esteem, fight shyness, accept and analyse criticism and grow as part of a team despite being dance such an individual and personal activity.
