Top Shelf Dance Studio
1560 Indian Trail Lilburn Road
Suites 109
Norcross, GA 30093
ph: 678-577-2823
alt: 404-664-5552
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Children's Ballroom Dance Classes
NEW!
4 weeks | $60
Smooth Ballroom I
~ or ~
Rhythm Ballroom I
To register call: 404-964-1066
Mondays @ 6pm
TBD
Waltz was popularized all over the world with the music of Johann Strauss in the 20th century. It comes from the German word "waltzen," which means "to turn." The turn is the essence of the waltz step along with rise and fall and sway. This styling makes the Waltz beautiful and elegant.
Rudolph Valentino forever immortalized the passionate Tango on film in Hollywood. Years later Al Pacino and then Arnold Schwarzenegger would continue the legacy. This series makes Tango fun for children and will teach the necessary skills to navigate the dance floor and impress!
The Foxtrot was originally danced to ragtime. Today, we still glide around the floor to Frank Sinatra, Michael Buble', Harry Connick, Jr. and many more. Foxtrot is timeless fun and a social essential.
Wednesdays @ 6 pm
TBD
Cha-Cha, originally from Cuba, is lively and energetic and danced to Rock, Pop, or authentic Latin music. It has a syncopation on the 4th beat.
Rumba derives its movements and music from the Cuban Bolero-son. Steps are kept compact, involve a hip-sway over the standing leg, and is danced with the use of free arms in various figures.
East Coast Swing is a standardized form of dance based in six-count patterns that are simplified forms of Lindy Hop. East Coast Swing is upbeat and danced socially to popular American music.
If you have kids, you may be wondering what is the best way to channel their seemingly boundless energy. While traditional team sports are a good way to get your kids physically active, they may not be right for younger children. Dance classes are a great alternative to team sports, and most studios offer lessons for children as young as two or three. Participating in dance classes can be beneficial for kids of all ages.
Improved Physical Health
Dancing is a highly physical activity. Regular dance practice can increase your child's flexibility, range of motion, physical strength and stamina. The repetitive movements involved in dance can improve muscle tone, correct poor posture, increase balance and coordination and improve overall cardiovascular health. Dancing is an aerobic form of exercise. For children who are overweight, it can potentially help them to lose weight and improve their eating habits.
Socialization Benefits
Dance lessons can help children improve their social and communication skills, learn how to work as part of a team, develop a greater sense of trust and cooperation and make new friends. If your child is shy, enrolling her in dance can encourage her to reach out to other children her age and help to reduce her anxiety about new people or places. Dance can also help to alleviate fears related to performing in front of an audience.
Educational Benefits
Becoming a skilled dancer requires practice, discipline and focus, skills that can be useful in other areas of your child's life. Dance lessons can help to spark creativity in young children and help them to develop an appreciation for the arts. Students who regularly participate in dance lessons typically tend to perform better academically than their nonparticipating peers. "FamilyTalk Magazine" estimates that students who have a background in dance tend to achieve significantly higher SAT scores and do better in math and science competitions.
Improved Self-Esteem
As children adjust to the movements and postures required in dance, they begin to get a better sense of their bodies. As they become more comfortable in their own skin, their confidence and self-esteem also improve. According to EduDance, dance lessons can encourage children to foster a more positive attitude and explore their own self-expression. This can be particularly beneficial for children who are physically or mentally impaired or those who are attempting to deal with significant emotional problems.
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Top Shelf Dance Studio
1560 Indian Trail Lilburn Road
Suites 109
Norcross, GA 30093
ph: 678-577-2823
alt: 404-664-5552
TopShelf