A strong theme gives structure to movement exploration and helps children connect emotionally to what they are learning. Below are some of the best and most effective dance class themes for kids, ...

One perk of raising young dancers in the Chicagoland area is its focus on a variety of styles for kids, from worldly and popular to inclusive. The Naperville area is no different. Whether you have an ...

You don't need a background in dance to reap the mental and physical health benefits. (Getty Creative) Dance has been a part of cultures around the world throughout history as a form of ...

Tamara Pagan beams with pride as she watches her 3-year-old daughter Ava Corlette dance around their home. As if spending the majority of her short life navigating lockdowns and quarantines hasn't ...

The Academy of Performing Arts offers a variety of dance and music classes including ballet and pointe. Pictured are advanced ballet students Arrayah Wehr, Chloe Davenport and Makayla Davenport. (JMK ...

While family walks are a great way to get some fresh air and vitamin D, sometimes kids need a little more movement. The American Academy of Pediatrics recommends introducing physical activity early in ...

ST. CLOUD — Brittni Cleland had no idea when she started teaching dance it would lead her to movement therapy. But now, 11 years later, her heart is tethered to teaching dance to people with Parkinson ...

In the late 1980s, Robert and Lisa Hinds knew the Ice House Theatre needed someone to start a performing arts group for children. The Hinds’ passion for music, dance and teaching led them to create ...

For most grown-ups, our choices for dance classes as a kid were pretty basic, including ballet, tap and jazz. Nowadays, our children have a plethora of classes to choose from, making the basics a ...