Maybe you sense that your children have a bit of raw talent, and you would love to see them become the next Fred Astaire or Ginger Rogers. Maybe dancing was a huge part of your own childhood, and you are looking to pass that tradition on to your children. Maybe they have expressed an interest in dance after watching a Hollywood or Broadway musical.
If you’re in the Aspley area, consider enrolling your children in dance classes at CCDT or other dance schools Aspley to nurture their talents and passion for dance.
There are many great reasons to enrol your children in dance classes from schools like CCDT, and just as many types of classes out there, depending on your children’s talents and tastes.
- Ballet Dancing
While sports like hockey and soccer get quite a bit of press for their athletic difficulty, dance can be just as taxing, challenging, and ultimately, gratifying. If you doubt that, just take a look at the degree of effort involved in ballet. Combine the dexterity, flexibility, and grace of a world-class gymnast with the nimbleness of a point guard or forward, and you have the bare bones minimum of the physical requirements for being a ballet dancer. It’s incredibly demanding – and highly rewarding for those who master it well enough to dance on the biggest stages, from the Royal Opera House in London to the Bolshoi in Moscow.
- Theatrical Dancing
If your children are looking for something a bit more experimental, you might want to try the world of modern theatrical dance. A space that always welcomes innovation, this style of dance can be incredibly popular with those looking to pair it with acting. Taken together, the two can make valuable complementary skills for those looking toward a life in the theatre.
- Tap Dancing
Another form of dancing which can play well into a theatre career is tap dancing.
When you think of tap dancing, the first things that probably come to mind are stars like Gene Kelly and Deborah Reynolds in films like Singin’ in the Rain, and not without reason. Stars like Kelly and Reynolds were considered triple threats due to their prowess in acting, singing and, yes, dancing, with tap in particular being chief among their repertoire. Tap dance remains one of the most versatile types of dance classes for children for that reason.
The musical, acting, and storytelling potential of tap dancing is immense. This style of dance is sure to leave your kids eager to go singing and dancing in the rain – and far beyond.
- Ballroom Dancing
With shows like America’s Dancing with the Stars and Britain’s Strictly Come Dancing ruling the airwaves, it should come as no surprise that ballroom dancing is back in vogue. Add to that the fact that ballroom dancing can be a great social skill to have when your children get older, and it’s no wonder that these classes are popular. In addition, there are classes available at many different levels, allowing both beginning and advanced dancers to cut a rug.
Let your children take to the dance floor and build their skills in great classes for all types of burgeoning dancers across Canada.
