February 06, 2023

Starting Ballet: Tips for Young Dancers and Their Parents

February 06, 2023/ Adam Zieba

Ballet is a beautiful and graceful form of dance that can be enjoyed by dancers of all ages. If you're new to ballet and looking to get started, Dance World is the perfect place for you. Our beginner ballet classes are designed to provide a fun, supportive and encouraging environment for young dancers to develop their skills and confidence. Here are a few tips for both young dancers and their parents to help make the most out of beginner ballet classes:

1 - Invest in proper ballet shoes: Ballet shoes are an essential part of a ballet dancer's wardrobe. Make sure your child has a pair that fits well and provides the right amount of support. Don't skimp on quality, as proper shoes will not only help prevent injuries, but also improve posture and stability.

2 - Wear comfortable, form-fitting clothing: In ballet, it's important to be able to see the body's lines and movements. That's why it's important to wear form-fitting clothing that allows your child to move freely and easily. Leotards, tights and ballet skirts are the typical ballet attire, but anything that is comfortable and allows for easy movement is fine.

3 - Encourage good posture: Good posture is essential for good ballet technique. Encourage your child to stand up straight, pull their shoulders back and keep their chin up. This will help them look and feel more confident on the dance floor.

4 - Be patient: Ballet is a challenging form of dance that takes time and practice to master. Encourage your child to be patient and persistent in their training, and celebrate their progress along the way.

5 - Have fun: Most importantly, make sure that your child is having fun in their beginner ballet classes. Ballet should be enjoyable, and the joy of dance should be at the forefront of every class.

At Dance World, we strive to provide a supportive and encouraging environment for our young dancers to develop their skills and confidence. If you're looking to get started in beginner ballet, we'd love to welcome you to our Dance World family!

Dance World Wollongong

Our goal is to share our love of dance and satisfy all your dancing needs.
Our experienced teachers will have you dancing in no time.

We offer children's and adult classes.

Do you or your children love watching movies like Dirty Dancing, Shall We Dance, Billy Elliot, or TV shows like So You Think You Can Dance? Do you feel the energy and want to dance like them?

Do you want to keep your children active and healthy? Then come and join our classes for a fun and great way to exercise and get fit.

There is something for everyone from three years old and up. For children we have Ballet, Jazz, Tap, Hip-Hop, Ballroom and Latin. For adults we have private lessons or group classes in Ballroom and Latin, Salsa, and Tango.

Dance World is a family owned business founded in 1987 by Doug Newton. Our experienced instructors have been with us for many years while developing and growing as dancers, performers and instructors, which is a testament in itself of the quality and experience extended and provided to our students. The Company is always evolving to meet current trends and the needs of its students.

Our new purpose-built studios are air-conditioned and have excellent lighting and sound systems, and the best floors for dancing.

The Benefits of Dancing:

Dancing provides enormous health benefits. It improves your flexibility, strength, endurance, and sense of well-being.

http://dance.about.com/od/danceandyourhealth/tp/Health-Benefits.htm

Dancing provides the benefits of an aerobic exercise, ideal for a healthy heart and strong muscles, while engaging in a social activity.

http://oohlaladance.com.au/content/Why-Dance

Did you know that research shows that dancing can make you smarter and its a great way to avoid dementia in your older years by keeping an active mind and body?

http://socialdance.stanford.edu/syllabi/smarter.htm