Seeing your child perform with their dance studio can be exciting, especially when you know how hard they've worked all year. However, despite how enthusiastic or prepared your child may be, they might experience some degree of stage fright before performing. The following tips can help them handle stage fright.

How to Help Your Child Overcome Stage Fright

1. Practice Makes Perfect

You don’t want to push your child over the edge and make them feel burnt out from practicing. However, you want to encourage them to practice their routines enough to be familiar with them. Even 10–15 minutes a day outside of their dance studio work can improve your child’s memory of their dance numbers.

2. Deep Breaths 

As science has suggested repeatedly, deep breaths are proven to calm nerves and slow your heart rate. You can remind your child to take deep “belly breaths” to feel the physical difference of calming down. This will help relieve physical symptoms of stage fright that your child may encounter with their dance studio showcase.

3. Accept That They Are Nervous

Telling children that they are not nervous or afraid won't reduce the anxiety they feel. Instead, reassure them that it is okay to be nervous and that it’s not weird or abnormal. Then, remind them of how much they've prepared and what they are working for to help them remember it's all part of the process. 

If you are looking for a dance studio where your child can prepare to perform beautifully, visit Dance Arts Centre in Chanhassen, MN. They offer various classes, including ballet, hip-hop, jazz, and acro. Whether you have a toddler or a teen, there's something for everyone. Visit the website for class details, or call (952) 937-2618 to enroll.