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Preschool Dance Classes And The Challenge It Involves

By Charles Allen


Children no matter how nice and behaved they are one moment, can easily change moods the next time you take a look at them. That is normal, because at the end of the day, a child is still a child. Stuck in their own world of playfulness. That is why keeping them still, or managing them can be a tough job.

Especially when you are teaching them to dance. Some may have a magic touch they have learned over years of teaching, but those who are new and younger could be struggling. In leading preschool dance classes Calgary, be creative. This way, you will learn how you can get their imagination work to your advantage.

Do not try to teach them to dance the way someone else does, just because other kids can. Let them be the kids that they are. Allow them freedom while letting them follow certain steps. Lower your expectations and do not expect they can dance the same way you have taught them the steps. That is not good. Let them do it their way first.

Do not be stuck with the ideology of letting a kid move like somebody else. Let them focus on the sheer delight of learning their bodies and being able to move it. Keep your expectations at a minimum. Around about eight years old, expectations may be possible. Around this time below that age, let freedom be their thing.

Learn the magic of repetition when you are teaching them the basics. Layer the movements away and do not be afraid to use imagery. This can get their attention. When you use imagery, it will be like you are playing pretend to them, without them even realizing it. This will make them understand it better.

Do transitions quickly on movements. Give the children the illusion that you are always one step ahead. The truth is, they can be way smarter and faster than you will be. They cannot know that. Prepare music if that is what you are using. Be as close to it as possible. Have a plan but be spontaneous so you can deviate when you need to. Be sure to know what is coming next and get the music ready.

Make yourself the most interesting part of the room. Keep your energy level high for them by lighting up the room with you leading it. Let the tone of your voice vary and maintain your energy for them. Otherwise, they will be inattentive because kids have usually a short attention span. Do not be scared to be goofy for them.

Just do not try to be their friend. That can prove to be dangerous on your part because in worst cases, it can undermine authority. And authority is important. You do not have to enforce it, but they have to know who is in charge. This will make them take you seriously and listen more.

Teaching is not easy. Especially when it involves children, The challenge is even bigger when it is dancing you are trying to teach them. However, this pays to some extent of amazing results eventually, when you see them doing it on their own. It can be rewarding, no matter the level of performance. After all, children, lost in their own world of innocence, dancing or not, are always a sight to behold.




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