Music and Dance

Music and Dance

Music and dance greatly help in kids development: Music and dance develop abstract reasoning necessary for academic success and mathematics and science. Music improves the ability of higher-level thinking. Music and dance increase intelligence. Music and dance do so, firstly, by optimal and harmonious development of the entire brain (Left and Right brain). Furthermore, certain areas of the brain which are developed by musical training are also related to the learning of academic subjects. For example, rhythm sense is related to spatial-temporal understanding which is essential for maths. Music and dance also ensure Success in Life: Practicing Music and dance develops qualities of teamwork, communication skills, self-discipline, confidence, and creativity. These are very much required in life and the workplace. Participation in Music and dance enhances a student’s creativity. Musical improvisation can teach us improvisation in life also. Music and dance also teach us discipline, determination, and confidence so valuable in life. Music and dance give us Happiness: Music and dance are a gift of happiness that every child deserves and every parent must give to children. Music and dance give Team Spirit and Leadership Skills: In group dance, everybody is expected to play one’s part to the best of one’s capability. It, therefore, gives team spirit and team responsibility which are very essential for life. Group participation in music and dance develops leadership skills. Participation in music and dance also boasts social benefits for students: Music and dance are social activities and they, therefore, enhance social values and have great social benefits. Music and dance create friendship and togetherness. Music and dance is a great Stress Buster: Music and dance is the greatest stress buster. When one is playing music or dancing he or she is in a state of pure happiness. On the other hand, when one is stressed music and dance can immediately remove the stress. This is especially useful to get rid of study or examination stress. One should, therefore, never discontinue the practice of music and dance on account of academic pressure or the stress of examination. Music and Dance have great Health Benefits: Music and dance have great health benefits. Dance builds endurance and stamina, releases toxins through sweating, may lower blood pressure and improve cholesterol levels and reduce heart rate and also help in weight loss. Dance is better than Gym Exercise because:
  • Dance gives happiness, reduces stress, and teaches us a new art of living.
  • Dance routines help build strong and flexible muscles with graceful body and movements. In fact, some forms of dance, like Zumba, burn more calories than Gym routines.
  • Dance is a great way of socializing. It gives a feeling of brotherhood/sisterhood. In dance, one has to synchronize with other participants and it thus gives an understanding of each other.