Parents work day in and day out to provide, support, and nurture. They remember their children’s needs while also working to meet their own, and don’t blink an eye when putting their children first. That’s why our hearts are soaring when parents choose us for their children’s after school enrichment needs!

Our children need SO much right now, and dance has the perfect set of benefits. So today on the blog, we’d love to tell you about the things dance class brings to your child and what that means for their lives. 

4 Reasons Why Kids Need Dance Right Now:

• Consistency Creates Ease

When you sign up for weekly dance classes at Dance Unlimited, your child gains a consistent after school activity on their schedule. Here, they can always expect to build upon their dance skills each week, working towards our year-end recital. This consistency offers stability in their lives. When children (or adults!) have stability, they can rest easy, feel calm and secure in their day-to-day, and move forward with ease.

But don’t take our word for it! Check out this article for more details on why consistency is important for kids!  

• Friendships Create A Sense of Belonging

Coming out of a time where many activities and social events were canceled or made virtual, our childrens’ social skills need more nourishment than ever before. When they meet up with the same peers for smiles and dancing every week, they create friendships. This makes children feel connected to their community, but more importantly, they feel like they belong. The need to belong is programmed deep within all of us, and the DU community is a place where all are welcomed with open arms!

• Healthy Bodies Create Smart Minds

When children attend our weekly dance classes, they don’t just learn impressive dance moves. They improve their coordination, gross motor skills, flexibility, and strength. Even more impressive is how these things increase brain function! That’s right, dancing bodies are healthy bodies, and healthy bodies create smart minds. Check out this article for more insight on how physical activity helps your child learn!

• Positive Reinforcement Creates Confidence

We love celebrating our students’ successes in dance class. When parents are busy and kids are rushing to and from school, these successes may get lost in the shuffle. In our weekly dance classes, our teachers are there to nurture your child with their undivided attention. We watch closely as they work towards their goals and we offer positive encouragement every step of the way. Our students see this and grow into confident dancers who believe in themselves and their own abilities. 

Can you believe that these 4 benefits are just a fraction of the benefits that our weekly dance classes provide? They are some of the most applicable to our students right now, but it does NOT stop here! 

We know that parents are invested in their children’s needs and want only the best for them. That’s why we’re honored to provide only the best dance education! Enrollment in our weekly classes is closed right now… but don’t worry! Our summer enrollment AND VIP 2022/2023 enrollment will be opening very soon! 

We can’t wait for your child to soar with us! 

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Watch the Facebook live reveal HERE! 

Poppi the Panda will be joining the Dance Unlimited family because he represents what we are ALL about. He exemplifies our studio’s core values: Passion, Acceptance, Nurture, Development, and Achievement. We take pride in these values throughout every aspect of our studio community. 

These 5 core values are what makes enrolling at Dance Unlimited, LLC. such a valuable experience for our studio families. We make sure all of our students feel these values as they attend our weekly classes, participate in our performances, and if they join our Dance Unlimited Performance Company. Read on to learn more about our core values and the benefits of joining our dance family!

What Your Child Gains From Joining the DU Family:

1. Passion
   The Dance Unlimited teaching staff is filled with passion not only for our craft, but for sharing it with young minds. Most of us fell in love with dance at a young age, and our goal as dance educators is to instill that same passion in our students. To find passion is to develop an interest that turns into something a child loves. For many of our students, that becomes dance!
   
2. Acceptance
   Our studio is not only a place of learning, but a place of community. When you dance together, you work together, laugh together, and best of all, you grow up together! We see this time and time again and we always welcome new dancers joining the family. Lifelong friendships are built at Dance Unlimited!
3. Nurture
   Every child needs to feel support, inclusion, and love as they try new things. We love being one of the many positive forces in our students’ lives. In our weekly classes, we encourage them and build them up to reach their highest potential.
4. Development
   How do we see our dancers develop year after year within our programs? Aside from mastering technical skills, dancers improve self-esteem and confidence in class. We emphasize positive self-talk while working in class throughout the year. Once our students hit the recital stage, they are ready to take on the world!
5. Achievement
   In DU classes, we set goals and work towards them week after week. Whether that be getting our splits down, remembering our recital dance, or nailing a pirouette, our students learn how to work hard. They feel pride in their successes and we all celebrate together!

We love sharing our core values with our dance families because they are what makes DU an amazing place to dance. Visit our website to learn more about our programs! We are currently accepting enrollment in our 2021/2022 Dance Classes! 

Poppi the Panda is SO excited to greet our new and returning dancers this Fall! Be sure to say hello and give a warm welcome. He serves as a reminder of the great things that can happen within our studio walls! 

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Whether we have a year full of cheer, or a year full challenges, there are a few things that stay on our list no matter what. Family, food, shelter… and of course, DANCE!!! Dance is one of those things that we just can’t live without around here. We are eternally grateful for what it brings to our lives, and this Thanksgiving season, we’d love to tell you WHY!

3 Reasons Why We Are Thankful for Dance:

1. Stress Relief

There’s a reason why this one is at the top of our list… it IS the year 2020 isn’t it?! While dealing with the stressors that this year brought, it was easy to be thankful for the stress relief that dance provides. We are certain that our students felt the same way! 

At Dance Unlimited, our instructors notice when students arrive at dance class with stiff bodies and stressed faces. We tend to think of ourselves as experts at fixing that! Watching them slowly let loose and leave class relaxed makes our hearts VERY happy! 

2. Community Building

Dance has not only given us joy throughout the years, but it’s also given us the chance to build and contribute to our community. Our dance studio in Augusta has been providing dance classes for 20 years and counting, giving us the opportunity to watch as kids quite literally grow up dancing at our studio. Dancers laugh, work as a team, and make lifelong friendships within our studio doors year after year.

3. Endless Endorphins! 

Any activity that elevates your heart rate releases endorphins, a chemical which creates happy emotions in the brain. Endorphins are magical… and let’s just say that most dancers have PLENTY of them! Check out this awesome article that explains the scientific effects that dance has on the human body! 

Ultimately, dancing is SO much fun! We are grateful to have something that we can always rely on for positivity, no matter what negativity is occurring in the world around us. We make it our mission to provide that same positivity to our students each week!

Year after year, we must always say thank you for dance! We hope that sharing this list helps all of our dancers reflect on why they love dance as much as we do. 

While we absolutely ADORE dancing, there’s one more thing that makes our gratitude list every single Thanksgiving: our DU Families! YOU are the reason why we are able to do what each day, and for that we are so grateful. 

Happy Thanksgiving from all of us here at Dance Unlimited! We are thankful for YOU! 

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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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