“Before knowing how to speak, they know how to smile. Before knowing how to walk, they sway,” the old saying is indeed true. From a very young age, children have shown a special love for music and movement. Dancing is a wonderful bridge that helps preschoolers explore themselves and the world around them, while also developing comprehensively both physically and mentally. Preschool year-end dance performances are always the most anticipated performances, because it is when children confidently shine, expressing their individuality through each dance.
## Dance – The Language of the Soul
Many parents often wonder: “What are the benefits of exposing preschoolers to dance?”. The answer is simple, dancing is not just a recreational activity but also brings countless benefits to a child’s development:
### Physical Development:
Dancing is a great physical activity, helping children train their flexibility, endurance, and improve health. Through movements such as bouncing, turning, reaching…, muscle groups are exercised, and the skeletal system becomes more flexible.
### Intellectual and Language Development:
Did you know that when a child learns a dance, their brain is also stimulated to develop? The process of memorizing movements, coordinating hands and feet rhythmically with music helps improve memory, concentration, and harmonious coordination between senses. Moreover, through songs and stories incorporated into dances, a child’s vocabulary is also expanded naturally and vividly.
### Social and Emotional Skill Development:
When participating in group dance activities, children have the opportunity to socialize, learn how to cooperate, share, and interact with friends and teachers. From there, children become more confident, boldly express themselves, and develop important social skills.
According to Ms. Nguyen Thi Thu Thuy, an early childhood education expert with over 20 years of experience at Hoa Sen Kindergarten in Hanoi, shared: “Music and dance are wonderful early education methods. It not only helps children develop comprehensively but also instills humanistic and aesthetic values from a young age.” Ms. Thuy’s sharing once again affirms the important role of dance in preschool education.
## Preschool Dance – Where to Start?
To help children get acquainted with and love dancing, parents and teachers can apply some of the following methods:
- Start with simple movements: Do not force children to learn complex movements right from the beginning. Let them get used to simple movements such as clapping, stomping, swaying to music…
- Use fun music: Music plays a very important role in creating excitement for children when dancing. You should choose fun, lively children’s songs that are appropriate for their age.
- Create a comfortable atmosphere: A comfortable and fun learning space will help children feel more confident and excited when participating.
## Connecting Love Through Every Dance
Dance is a wonderful gift that life gives to children. Each dance is a story, each movement is a range of emotions. Let children freely create and soar with music, because “every child is an artist, the problem is how to remain an artist once we grow up” (Pablo Picasso).
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