Most dance classes are structured lessons of different techniques to learn. While these lessons are incredibly valuable, providing a dancer additional opportunities to improvise movement can instill knowledge and experience which can't be learned from formal dance training alone. The information below provides more reasons why improvisation in dance is important.

The Importance of Improvisation in Dance

1. Improves Musicality

Musicality is how a dancer expresses music in their body. This multi-faceted skill can be challenging to teach. Sometimes improvisation can show what words can’t explain. An individual who is given the freedom to dance without following a routine may automatically connect their movement to the song. This will help them become a more expressive dancer. 

2. Boosts Confidence

It can be scary for a dancer to move in front of a group of people without a set routine. However, pushing through nerves can help an individual find greater pride in themselves and more confidence in their abilities. With the support of a teacher and classmates, a dancer may feel less concerned about making mistakes and focus on having fun. This newfound confidence may also flow into other areas of their life. 

3. Encourage Self-Discovery 

Improvisation allows dancers to step outside the box, expand their wings and discover who they are as an artist as they explore unprecedented movement and style. Improvisation also provides dancers meaningful self-expression and emotional release, helping to improve their well-being in and out of the studio.

Utah Dance Artists focus has always and continues to be 'the overall well-being of their students'. Their dance education program supports the whole-child, instructing and nurturing all areas of a dancer's development and growth; from technique, artistry and performance to social, emotional and cognitive skills - providing dancers the tools to “Shine on Stage and in Life”. Utah Dance Artists is located in South Jordan and Draper cities. For more information on their professional teaching staff and dance classes offered, visit them online or call (801) 562-0913.