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!