The Advantages of Pilates Classes for Scoliosis

13 February 2024
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Scoliosis is a widespread condition that affects many people, causing their spine to curve to one side. The condition can be uncomfortable and may lead to other health issues if not treated. Pilates is one form of exercise that people with scoliosis can consider to help relieve the discomfort and improve their overall health. In this blog post, we will highlight the benefits of taking Pilates classes for scoliosis. Improved Spinal Flexibility Read More

How to Choose Dance Classes for Your Child

9 January 2023
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Dance classes have a lot of benefits for children, from teaching perseverance and problem-solving to helping them meet new friends. However, as described below, it's important to choose a dance class that suits their unique needs. Think Carefully About the Type of Dance The first thing you should do is carefully consider what type of dance your child would like to learn. Have a conversation with your child about dance classes, and get an idea of what they want to achieve. Read More

First Steps: How to Prepare for Your First Ballroom Dance Class

27 July 2018
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No matter how young or old you are, dancing is a fantastic and fun way of keeping fit and healthy. In fact, it barely feels like exercise — and having the skill of ballroom dancing under your belt is likely to be quite impressive for your partner! However, just like any other activity, the greatest barrier to getting started is making it to your very first class. If that's something you're worried about, then you can relax — starting ballroom dancing isn't intimidating in the least. Read More

Why Kids Who Love Acting Should Take Dance Classes Too

11 April 2018
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Is your child an aspiring actor or actress? If so, you may think that drama lessons are the only schooling they need to achieve their goal. However, there's another type of performing art that can be very helpful to young acting enthusiasts—dance. Here are 3 reasons why you should enrol your budding star in kids dance classes. Dance Opens Up More Potential Roles One of the biggest benefits of learning to dance is that it opens up more potential roles. Read More

The rich history of ballet

12 March 2018
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Across Australia and the world, children love learning to dance. Ballet has long been popular for its beauty, its grace and its poise, and when parents choose a dance style for their children ballet springs naturally to mind. But while most parents are aware of the many benefits ballet will bring to their little one, not everyone is familiar with the history of this classic art form. Ballet began in Italy during the Renaissance, and the word ballet simply comes from the Italian ballare, meaning " Read More

The Many Benefits of the Performing Arts

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Society can often focus on certain hard skills such as maths and science. While these subjects are important, it is important that people do not forget about so-called 'soft' subjects such as the performing arts. For many years, I worked as a scientist and I did not have much time for the performing arts. I thought that acting, dancing and singing were a waste of time. However, all of that changed when I retired and signed up for classes at my local performing arts centre. I discovered that the performing arts provided relaxation, fun and friendship. I hope you like my blog.