improved muscle tone and strength 

endurance

motor and aerobic fitness

Improves mental dexterity

Learning new movements enables them to absorb ideas better and their ability to hold on to that information

Shown to build new neural pathways

Improves memory and reasoning skills

Develop the ability to recognise patterns

Encourages creativity and imagination

Self- expression

Builds self-esteem and confidence

Can make children feel fearless

Awareness of their body

Spatial awareness

Shown to increase serotonin levels

Adding to vocabulary e.g. dance terms

Being involved in a group performance promotes and builds the skills needed for teamwork

Non-verbal communication represents two-thirds of all communication. Children learn through dance how to express themselves through physical movements as well as verbal expressions

Develop listening skills

Introduce, develop and improve gross motor skills e.g. jumping, skipping, balance

Introduce, develop and improve fine motor skills e.g. using props for the children to hold and move while dancing