Preschool-aged children are unique in that they are not babies anymore, but they are also not quite ready to independently move through the world. They slowly start to develop their very own thoughts, curiosities, and abilities. This transformation is pretty magical!
Because they are developing at such a rapid pace and beginning to find their bearings, those preschool years are so important! Giving them opportunities to cultivate their abilities can make a huge difference in their development. Dance is an excellent way to do this!
Did you know that Prestige Dance Studio in Cedar Rapids offers preschool dance classes for ages as young as 1 year old?!
From Baby and Me classes for children ages 12 – 36, to independent classes for ages 2 and up, we’ve got just what your little one needs! Check out our class schedule here!
While we truly believe that dance is for everyone, no matter what age you start, we also see many up sides to starting early on!
Check out these 5 Benefits of Starting Dance From A Young Age:
1. Confidence
As many adults can agree, standing in front of a mirror and moving your body can feel vulnerable sometimes! But for most young children, dancing their heart out with no fear of judgement comes super naturally! When they become comfortable and confident moving at a young age, it can give them an extra self-esteem boost during those self-conscious teenage years.
2. Natural Flexibility
Are you amazed by how bendy your babies and tots are?! Well, it’s proven that the younger you are, the more flexible and malleable your muscles are! With weekly stretching at dance class, this flexibility often sticks with a child into their pre-teen years, when others’ bodies start to stiffen up.
3. Developmental Effects
In preschool dance classes, we leap, skip, hop, gallop, and more! The developmental benefits are endless, including gross motor skills, balance, and coordination. We see so much improvement in even our tiniest dancers over the course of the school year.
4. Spatial Awareness
In dance class, we talk a lot about personal space. This concept is important as children head to school! With dance under their belt, a child knows how to stay safe around others and are more aware of their surroundings.
5. Social Skills
Taking turns, raising hands, and being kind to others are all things that our preschool dance classes are great for. It’s rewarding to see even our littlest dancers not only learn dance skills, but also life skills!
These are just some of the many benefits of our preschool dance classes! But don’t take our word for it, see for yourself! We offer dance classes in Cedar Rapids to students ages 12 months through adult, including baby and me classes, jazz, hip-hop, ballet, tap, lyrical, tumbling, and cheer.
We love teaching students of all ages about the magic dance at Prestige Dance Studio! No matter how old or young they are, dance can make a huge difference in a child’s life. We’d love to welcome your child so they can experience, learn, and grow through movement!
View our current dance class schedule.
Need help deciding? Please read through our class descriptions and contact the studio to learn more.
At Prestige Dance Studio we pride ourselves on our small class sizes, welcoming family atmosphere, and on providing our students with the best dance instruction in the area. We would LOVE to have you as part of the Prestige Dance Studio family.
