There’s no need for littlies to leap head-first into a dance style they may not enjoy. Let them have a ‘taste’ of dancing and music to start them off.
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If you’re thinking about enrolling your child in a dance or music class but aren’t sure what they’d like, then ‘Ready Set Dance’ at UCANDANCE studio is worth a look.
With a range of dance styles packed into a one-hour class, kids are able to sample tap, jazz and hip hop, as well as music and singing.
For those keen on the more graceful side of dancing, UCANDANCE also offers a ‘Ready Set Ballet’ program that goes for 30 minutes.
UCANDANCE principal Aleisha Spence said the Ready Set Dance/Ballet tot programs were a great way for children to develop key skills.
“It teaches the little kids independence,” Aleisha said.
“It’s a really good stepping stone for confidence, coordination and creativity, which are the three things that we focus on a lot in the Ready Set Dance and Ready Set Ballet tots program.
“Building up their confidence allows them to be creative at that age, as well as learning basic coordination. It doesn't really matter what they can do at that age, as long as they're having fun.“
The programs have been running at the studio for four years.
The UCANDANCE studio will host a ‘taster day’ sometime before Term 2 to give kids and parents a feel for the class before committing to enrolment.
UCANDANCE offers a wide range of classes for all ages including tap, jazz, hip hop, ballet, contemporary, acro, commercial, prep-4-pointe conditioning and singing.
Aleisha said classes go beyond just learning to dance and were a way for children to connect and grow.
"The best part is seeing the kids grow and seeing what skills the student can get out of coming to dance.
“It's not always about becoming the best dancer and going on to pursue a professional career — it’s also about the friendships they make and the life skills they learn and what they do with that when they move on.”
For more information or to enrol in a class, visit https://www.ucandance.com.au/ or call 0419 398 230 or email admin@ucandance.com.au