Preschool Dance Program

The Preschool Dance course is designed to introduce young children to the fundamental concepts of movement and rhythm through engaging and age-appropriate dance activities. This program emphasizes the development of motor skills, coordination, and creative expression in a supportive and nurturing environment.

Classes incorporate imaginative play, simple choreography, and music appreciation, allowing children to build confidence and self-esteem while fostering social interactions with peers. The emphasis on fun and creativity ensures that each child can express themselves freely while enjoying the benefits of physical activity. By doing unilateral single-leg or single-arm exercises children can learn to work both sides of the body equally.

A white bookshelf filled with various plush toys and stuffed animals in pastel colors, arranged neatly in rows.

Class Structure

Class length: 20-45 minutes

Introduction: Class structure and expectations are reviewed and put in place.

Warmup: Songs children love are used to grab their attention from the begging while fun and dynamic stretches are completed to minimize injury.

Dance Steps: Movement and dance steps are completed during this part of class. Children’s gross motor development is challenged with news moves.

Freestyle: Children are given a chance to show their moves off by partaking in free style at the end of class. This prompts less interruptions during the class.

Cool Down: Class has a small cool down of taking deep breaths to begin to encourage self regulation and promote a change in the environment to help with an easier transition.

Goodbye: Props are cleaned up, encouraging words are said. Good-bye until next time

FAQs

  • Dance classes are made accessible to everyone despite dance background. The main goal of a class is to build a positive environment and encourage confidence.

  • Dance offers a myriad of benefits for preschoolers, promoting physical, cognitive, social, and emotional development. Physically, it enhances coordination, balance, flexibility, and strength. It also aids in developing fine and gross motor skills. Furthermore, dancing can improve cardiovascular health and overall physical fitness.

  • To make dance fun for children, it is important to incorporate elements that engage and excite them. Aage-appropriate music that is catchy and energetic is used to create a fun atmosphere. Games are incorporated as well as props to make the dance session interactive and entertaining. A variety of dance styles and movements to keep children interested and challenged are incorporated. And students are encouraged to be creative by allowing children to freestyle and express themselves through dance.