Benefits of Dance/Gymnastics

Physical:

• Fitness
• Coordination
• Cardiovascular
• Flexibility
• Strength

Intellectual:

• Intellectual stimulation
• Calculation and Planning
• Sequential Learning
• Patterns
• Spatial Development
• Increased motivation to learn
• Mental flexibility and problem solving
• Right and left brain inclusion
• Improved academic performance
• Mental flexibility and problem solving

Artistic:

• Arts appreciation
• Musicality and rhythmic expression
• Creative Expression
• Imagination
• Innovation

Social:

• Team exploration and cooperation
• communication
• camaraderie

Individual:

• Confidence and Self esteem
• Listening skills
• Self-discipline
• Sense of accomplishment
• Persistence
• Accuracy
• Being open to new ideas