KIDS BALLROOM DANCE CLASSES

Now is the great chance to let your child discover the wonderful world of Ballroom Dancing & More! Alegria Performing Arts Academy offers weekly group classes and private instruction for children and we work closely with parents to create a fun, productive and rewarding experience which allows each child to develop and grow individually. No prior dance experience is necessary! Dance is an exciting way for children to develop important social skills that lead to success both at school and throughout their lives.  Call today to sign up for one of our many dance programs.

SOCIAL BALLROOM DANCE CLASSES FOR KIDS & TEENAGERS

Alegria Performing Arts Academy provides Group and Private ballroom dance classes for children seven years and older.  Our Instructors will teach your child the basics of Partner Dancing in a fun and uplifting environment.  Balance, steps, musicality, posture, body language, eye contact and poise are emphasized and trained into your child from the first day.  These dance classes can also be a stepping stone towards competitive dancing, or Dancesport, and are a great confidence builder.

OTHER STYLES OF DANCE FOR KIDS

At Alegria Performing Arts Academy, we offer so much more than just ballroom dance styles.  Your child can choose from Hip Hop, Baile Folklorico, Cheer, Break Dance + Pop & Lock, Tumbling, Music Lessons, and More!.  We pride ourselves in offering a beautiful and diverse range of dance styles and movements.

WHY DANCE?

All the parents, without exception, want to see their children successful and talented.  Starting at an early ageis the best time to start learning about music and how to dance. Children learn movement patterns easily when they are young, similar to when they learn language.  Your children will greatly benefit in life from learning to dance.  Dancing provides social, physical and emotional benefits.  The children will learn and develop coordination, balance, respect, strength, flexiblity, and all of the many health benefits from dance. So many studies have proven the benefit of dance and a child's development: mental, physical, and emotional. Children who have participated in dance/music/theater from a young age score better on SATs, have better attention spans, are creative problem-solvers, and are more well-balanced and adjusted. These are just a few reasons that dance classes help youth grow to be the best versions of themselves.  Music and Dancing is a long-term investment in your child's education and personal development, and it is our mission to instill a love for dance in all of our students.

BENEFITS

Exercise: Everyone knows that kids these days can use a little more exercise every chance that they can get! Due to the advent of screen time, some kids just don’t go out to play anymore.  Dance is a great aerobic activity that will get them moving and help develop their agility and coordination too. The best part is, dancing is fun and the kids will not even realize that they are exercising.

Confidence: If your child struggles with team or individual sports, learning to dance is a no-pressure physical activity that will help him or her to really develop some self-confidence. Our instructors are always positive and patient with slower learners, and do everything they can to help them “get it.” it has been proven time and time again that dancing, no matter what type it is, will help a persons self-esteem and confidence which in turn will help them deal with the real world when they are adults.

Making friends: Dancing is a social activity, and your child will learn the basics of social etiquette along with enjoying making new friends in a fun environment. Being comfortable in socializing is a big help in your kids future success.

Our classes focus on the following:

✦ enhancing their physical development
✦ building their self-confidence and social skills
✦ developing creativity
✦ expressing emotion
✦ encouraging independence
✦ expanding their rhythmic and body awareness
✦ stimulating mental processes