- Dancing in a different space (the stage) helps children adapt to the world around them.
- Telling a story via a dance in the recital helps emphasize the importance non-verbal communication
- Being a part of the dance studio’s community in a recital helps a child see the “bigger picture” and motivates and inspires them
- Learning choreography and remembering it on stage enhances cognitive development
- Confidence is gained when a child accomplishes their dance in the recital
- Dancing can help children express more complex emotions and interact with others
- Continual participation in dance recitals encourages the drive to try again when things don’t happen how they wanted
- It can be REALLY fun to perform on the big stage in front of their family and friends!