The best extra-curricular activity for kids.

When looking for extra-curricular activities for children, it’s important to consider the fundamentals of a growing child, and what they need in order to become the best person they can be. 

At Impetus Dance, we have considered all the important factors that contribute to a happy and healthy child. For 35 years, we have been learning, teaching and understanding these factors and implementing them into each class, and each child. 

Dance is an immensely beneficial activity for children and adults alike. It provides not only physical benefits, but also significant psychological and mental benefits.

There are a few obvious reasons why dance would be such an appealing hobby; reduced obesity, fun exercise, meeting new people. But there are are endless reasons as to why dance is not only good for the body, but great for stimulating the mind.


Physical benefits of dance:

  • Reduced obesity

  • Increased co-ordination

  • Increased muscular strength

  • Improved Muscular and join flexibility flexibility 

  • Increased agility and aerobic fitness

  • Improved endurance

  • Improved balance

  • Understanding spatial Awareness

  • Increased cardiovascular workings (blood pressure, cholesterol) 

Mental/Emotional benefits of dance

  • Better social skills

  • Finding like-minded people and making friends

  • Increased confidence and self esteem

  • Ability to learn sequence and retain information

  • Greater self-motivation

  • Generally improved psychological well-being

  • Encouraged imagination and creativity 

At Impetus, we make sure that all students, kids and adults alike, are able to feel supported to be able to explore the above attributes with confidence and comfortability. Experience creativity, motivation, confidence and overall happiness while moving your body. 

Contact us today about a class that is right for you, or see our timetable!

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