Welcome to the Lucy Evans Academy of Dance, where we believe that dance is not just about learning a routine or performing on stage. We see dance as a way to develop physical strength and agility, as well as emotional and mental wellbeing. In this blog post, we will explore how modern dance can help children build physical strength and agility, and how our classes can help your child become stronger and more agile.
Modern dance is a form of dance that emerged in the early 20th century as a rebellion against the rigid structure of ballet. Unlike ballet, modern dance is characterized by its fluidity, emotionality, and expressiveness. It allows the dancer to use their body in a more natural and organic way, using movements that come from within rather than conforming to a set of prescribed movements.
Modern dance is a great way for children to build physical strength, as it requires the use of many different muscle groups. In modern dance, the dancer uses their entire body to create movement, from the tips of their fingers to the tips of their toes. This means that all major muscle groups are engaged, including the core, glutes, legs, and back.
Modern dance also involves a lot of jumping, leaping, and lifting, which helps to build lower body strength and cardiovascular endurance. The repeated lifting and lowering of the body also helps to build upper body strength, particularly in the arms and shoulders.
Agility is the ability to move quickly and easily, and modern dance is an excellent way to improve agility. Modern dance involves a lot of sudden changes in direction, as well as quick footwork and changes in level. This helps to improve a child's balance, coordination, and reaction time.
Modern dance also requires the dancer to be aware of their body in space and to be able to move in different directions without losing balance or coordination. This helps to improve a child's spatial awareness and proprioception, which is the ability to sense the position and movement of their body.
At Lucy Evans Academy of Dance, we believe in creating a welcoming and inclusive environment where children of all ages and abilities can learn and grow. We offer a range of classes for children as young as 18 months up to adults, including modern dance, ballet, tap, jazz, and street dance.
Our classes are led by experienced and highly qualified instructors who are passionate about dance and committed to helping children develop their skills and reach their full potential. We focus on building physical strength and agility, as well as promoting emotional and mental wellbeing through dance.
We also offer a range of performance opportunities, including our annual end-of-year show, as well as local and national competitions. These opportunities allow children to showcase their skills and build confidence in a supportive and encouraging environment.
If you are interested in enrolling your child in one of our classes or would like to learn more about what we offer, please do not hesitate to get in touch. You can email us at [email protected] or call us on 01902 123456. We would be delighted to hear from you and answer any questions you may have.
Thank you for reading this blog post on building physical strength and agility with modern dance. We hope to see you soon at Lucy Evans Academy of Dance!
