Kids are always on the go. School, extracurricular activities, developing and maintaining friendships—these are the foundations of a successful transition from childhood to adulthood. To round things out, though, they need to express themselves. Hip hop dance classes are a great way for them to do that—as well as enjoy health and social benefits. Here’s a closer look at how they can help your child.   

Why Hip Hop Dance Classes Are Great for Children

1. Healthy Outlet for Energy

The smaller the children, the more energy they have. As they grow, they need a healthy outlet that will help them work it out. Hip hop dance gives them an acceptable way to express themselves while burning off all that pent-up energy.

2. Physical Fitness

Kids like to throw their entire bodies into their activities, and dance classes provide the perfect format. They might not be thinking about the fitness benefits of what they’re doing at any given time, but you do.

A 60-minute class provides a cardio workout and strengthens their arms, legs, and core muscles. Bones and joints get a good workout, too. Classes help fight childhood obesity and set the stage for a lifetime of good physical fitness.

3. Mental Health

Physical exercise is good for more than just bones and muscles. It’s also beneficial for the mind and spirit. Studies show that children who engage in moderate or vigorous physical activity have lower levels of cortisol, known as the stress hormone. Hip hop dance classes provide an excellent workout that can help relieve your child’s stress and anxiety. Think of how you feel when you get up and dance. It’s an automatic smile-inducer.

4. Social Benefits

Most classes are taught as groups. Sharing a learning experience with children they’ve never met can teach your young children how to navigate in a new social environment. Your child can be exposed to a whole new group of kids who live in nearby neighborhoods and go to different schools. 

Help your little one’s health and have fun at the same time with hip hop dance classes. The Robin Dawn Academy of Performing Arts was founded by Robin Dawn Ryan, who started dancing at the age of 2. She went on to win awards, travel with a children’s dance group throughout Indiana, and place second in the AAU Junior Olympics—all before high school. She even spent a summer traveling to Alaska as a member of a circus. Robin and her staff have been instructing dance in Cape Coral, FL, for 45 years with an emphasis on positivity, health, and enjoyment. Her students perform in professional venues here and in other states. Visit the academy online or call (239) 549-0827 for more information about classes.