Have you checked out our studio’s mission statement? Through everything we do, our dance classes inspire confidence, embrace compassion, and build community. We take those firm values right into the classroom, so today we’re showing you how!

Apart from dance technique, what exactly is your child gaining when you sign them up for dance? Check out our Top 4 Benefits of Dance Class!

1. Confidence

For those of us who grew up dancing, we all know how powerful dance can be during those formative years. Dance just has a way of inspiring people to break out of their shells! It’s really easy to get lost in the music and let go of whatever insecurity is holding you back.

When you move your body, you love your body. We’ve seen this hold true time and time again. Especially for our teens and pre-teens whose bodies are changing, it is SO important to stay active and discover what amazing things your body is capable of. At dance class, your body does the talking without the interference of personal doubt or negative thought patterns, inspiring unwavering self-confidence that stays with you for a lifetime!

2. Independence

This one is particularly evident in our preschool dance program! We offer parent-and-child classes for students as young as one, but our independent classes start at age three. At such a young age, dance class may be the first time your child has been separated from their caregiver. 

This time apart from you is SO valuable to a child’s development. They learn to make their own choices, try new things, and explore their own limits! You will watch as your child grows into their own, tiny human being right before your eyes. Fair warning, it’s pretty magical!

3. Coordination

During dance class, we use both small and large muscle groups! Leaping across the floor encourage gross motor skill development, while learning how to point our toes during that leap is a fine motor skill. Most importantly, in dance we are developing both sets of motor skills with every step. Our bodies are focusing on a million things at once, which is why dancers are some of the most coordinated people you’ll meet!

4. Social Skills & Compassion for Others

A dance class is special because it operates like a sports team, but loves like a family. In other words, we build a sense of community in our classes. Each individual is able to shine, while supporting and caring for their fellow dancers. 

From learning how to take turns across the floor, performing their recital dance in groups, or cheering on a student when they struggle with a skill, it’s all part of our mission! Everyone is welcome in our giant DU family! 

With all that in mind, our dance parents are able to rest easy while signing their child up for a formative, valuable dance experience. Many of our students grow up dancing at our studio. Watching them continue to shine year after year is the MOST rewarding part of our job!

Experience these benefits for yourself this Fall in our 2020/2021 Dance Classes! We are still accepting enrollment in some classes, so hurry to our website and view the schedule today. Voted the best dance studio in Augusta since 2001, it’s more than just dance at DU! 

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We know one thing for sure. Regardless if it is via zoom, watching recorded videos, in a parking lot, OR in-person at the studio; the arts STILL matter. It is more important than ever for kids to have an artistic outlet. Our dance classes are able to fill some of the gaps that children are feeling as they adjust to their new reality. 

Sick of changing news updates and disappointing cancellations? Today on the blog we are highlighting some of the things that you can ALWAYS count on at Dance Unlimited. Here are 4 things that haven’t changed through all of the shifts we’ve made over the past few months: 

1. Our students still get a creative outlet!

There is a reason why this is number one on our list! Creative expression has always been at the forefront of everything we do, but we know it is especially important during a scary and stressful time.

In-person OR online, we strive to give kids a fun outlet that breaks them out of their shells! We’ve been watching our students dance their hearts out in their living rooms. They may not have a mirror or dance floor, but their joy and creativity have not gone anywhere! 

2. Our dance classes give kids consistency and structure that they look forward to each week!

Before quarantine, your children were used to a schedule. They went to school, they went to dance, and they enjoyed family fun on the weekends. During a time when all normalcy and stability seem to have disappeared, we are proud to provide a consistent activity that you are able to pencil in. 

Our virtual dance classes on Zoom were built-in fun for your long days at home. When our dancers’ faces pop on the screen, we watch their smiles fly! They have adapted to our new classroom setting SO well and are ready for class each and every week. And we are ready to teach them, no matter what the world throws at us! 

3. Dance classes help kids feel connected to their peers and community.

Since we opened our studio 20 years ago, our classes have never been just about the dance steps. They are about building community. Ask any of our teachers and they will tell you that dance friends become best friends. 

Our online dance classes have been a source of social interaction and personal connection during a time when we were ALL lacking it! We LIVED for the times on Zoom when we called on a student and they just burst with stories and life updates! Waving to their friends and getting personal attention from their teacher was SO valuable. They are ready to continue building on the connections they’ve made as we transition back into the studio!

 4. As always, the show must go on!

This is something we say to our kids ALL year-round. During class, we constantly remind them that if you forget your dance on-stage, you bounce back and KEEP dancing. If your hairpiece falls off, you keep dancing! And when a pandemic hits the entire world, you guessed it, KEEP dancing!

We’ve loved having the opportunity to teach our kids this lesson in real-time. We didn’t stop teaching, and they didn’t stop dancing. We hope they remember to be this resilient the next time life throws them a curveball!

As you can see, we truly believe in the power of dance, now more than ever! The arts will ALWAYS matter, and Dance Unlimited will ALWAYS be here serving our community. 

To our dedicated DU parents, thank you SO much for your continued support. Thank you for always being there for your young artist. Seeing our dancers’ faces at our recent costume parade was a wonderful reminder of why we do what we do. The arts are worth fighting for. 

Let’s continue to close out our 20th season stronger than ever!! We can’t wait to welcome you back to our studio home! 

ps. Are you a NEW dance family looking to join us? Priority registration for the 2020/2021 school year is OPEN to new families! Register HERE. 

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