A student begins a “formal” dance education between 7 and 8 years old. Earlier training provides valuable preparatory work and a foundation for future education in the dance arts. In the preparatory levels, students learn to explore their own individual levels of capacity but are not pushed beyond safe or realistic boundaries. Students are brought up to their highest potential dependent upon their level of commitment. After the beginning levels of dance, teaching a “combination lesson” would only serve to skim highlights & not do justice to full curriculum of either form.
There’s SO much more than just learning dance steps at HSDA
Here are some valuable extras:
● Improved cognitive function for better academics, clearer mental process & cognitive function.
● Proper body posture and alignment
● Eye-hand/eye-foot motor coordination & spatial cognition
● Learning safe physical potentials and limitations
● Working on strength, balance and flexibility
● Musicality, rhythm and timing
● Learning a positive work ethics in ALL learning situations
● Self-confidence and a positive body awareness
● Working effectively with peer groups and partners
● Working effectively in a disciplined classroom atmosphere
● Lengthening attention span
● Learning & practicing patience as a life virtue
● Stress and anxiety relief
● Positive and effective teacher/student relationship
● Proper lesson etiquette in ALL classroom situations
● Learning that it’s enjoyable & fulfilling to do & be your best
● Exposure to the classical arts, music & dance
● Learning responsibility to commitments
• Learning Positive Life Core Values
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Students learn the enjoyment of dance and how to express themselves in a positive and constructive manner. These assets will help the student in many aspects of life, far beyond the dance class. Everything worthwhile takes patience and dedication.
There is a strong symbiotic relationship between a proper dance arts education and an academic education. One feeds, enhances and balances the other. We have been serious professional educators in the dance industry since 1972. The contribution we make goes far beyond simply teaching dance steps. We will make a valuable, enjoyable and memorable experience and a worthwhile & rewarding investment for all our students!
At the Hirschl School of Dance Arts, we follow, and meet or exceed the following: Physical Education Model Content Standards for California Public Schools grades Kindergarten Through Grade Twelve and the Visual and Performing Arts Content Standards for California Public Schools (Dance Content Standards) As Adopted by the California State Board of Education January 2001.
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