Benefits of Creative Dance

The creative arts help students to:

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• gain confidence and a positive self-esteem

• learn problem solving skills and critical thinking

• make discoveries about themselves, their friends, and the world around them

• cultivate a growth mindset

• learn cooperation by working together as a group

• learn to respect each other’s unique style

• learn spontaneity, leadership, and self-control

• develop creativity while exploring movements

• develop a movement vocabulary

• gain physical strength, flexibility, and stamina

• develop good posture, balance, and coordination through dance exercises and yoga postures

• develop cognitive skills including language arts and the principles of STEAM

• release energy through positive physical activity