Ballroom Dance Lessons for Kids in Durham

At Fred Astaire Dance Studios, it’s not only adults who enjoy the many benefits of ballroom dance lessons, we’re also experts at helping kids and teens discover new-found joy and confidence through kids’ dance lesson programs. Whether it’s a positive outlet for exercise and self-expression, or competitive ballroom dance instruction for those aspiring to be DanceSport Champions – our caring, talented and fun Dance Instructors can help craft the perfect program.

What Are Ballroom Dance Lessons for Kids

The process if learning how to dance is a stimulated way for children to develop social abilities and skills. These skills are an important thing that helps lead your child to success both at school and throughout their lives.

Fred Astaire Dance Studio in Durham offers a weekly group class schedule and private lessons for kids of all ages. It is a fantastic opportunity for your child to explore the divine world of ballroom dancing! No prior dance experience is necessary. Our instructors work closely with parents in order to develop an entertaining, educational and rewarding experience, allowing every child to develop their own dance journey. So whether you are interested in utilizing dance as a positive outlet for self-expression for your child, or have a desire to focus on competitive dance lessons for DanceSport – our professional dance instructors work with you to create the perfect dance program.

Social Ballroom Dance Classes for Kids & Teenagers

At Fred Astaire Dance Studio in Durham, children 5 years and older can dance the night away with certified instructors! Our classes will teach your child how to spin gracefully around an imaginary partner while learning ballroom steps such as waltz, tango, foxtrot and Latin styles. Not only is dancing a great way for kids to stay active – it also helps build their confidence by emphasizing balance, posture & poise all within an uplifting environment. What better skill than that to hand down from one generation of dancers to another? So get ready; you may have just found your little star’s next big move towards competitive DancingSport success!

Competitive and DanceSport Ballroom Dance Program for Kids

The Fred Astaire Dance Studio is the perfect arena to help your child take their dancing skills beyond just recreational. Our experienced instructors teach more than twirls and spins- we also give comprehensive training for competition through physical strength and endurance exercise, ensuring each of our students are ready to show off what they’ve got in the ring!

Fred Astaire Dance Studio Kids’ Dance Lessons Are a Positive, Fun Experience!

Gone are the days when teen dances and cotillions gave young people their first exposure to social dance. Today, parents need to be more proactive about creating opportunities and environments that will help develop these social skills, and the confidence that comes from them – and we can help. From Ballroom & Latin dance to line dancing, hip-hop, theatre arts and much more, our programs help young people get active, stay healthy, develop grace & poise, establish goal-setting behaviors and build confidence. And the best part is, they’ll have so much fun, they’ll want to keep coming back!

Our Kids’ Dance Lessons program require no prior experience

  • Open to kids & teens ages 5-17
  • All skill levels are welcome
  • Many types of dance programs available
  • Skilled, caring & friendly Dance Instructors
  • Environment is positive, affirming & FUN!

The Many Benefits of Kids’ Dance Lessons: Learning to dance is about much more than moving to the music… dance lessons:

  • Are great exercise! Dance is a low-impact, high-energy, total body workout
  • Encourage social interaction among peers, & with adults
  • Are a fun way to increase flexibility, core strength, stamina & posture
  • Are excellent programs for improving balance, coordination, poise and grace
  • Encourage goal-setting behaviors & goal attainment

Kids’ dance lessons offer a wide range of benefits to children and teens:

  • Increased self-confidence & social skills
  • Improved physical health, weight loss
  • Enhanced hand-eye coordination
  • Encourages good behavior, poise, grace & etiquette
  • Aids in memory, focus and brain development
  • Facilitates team work & healthy competition
  • Makes meeting new people fun & comfortable
  • Introduction to the arts can expand creativity and emotional development
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