Why Children Need Grit, and How Dance Makes a Difference Gritty people have a growth mindset; they don’t give up. This paraphrased quote is from author Angela Duckworth, who popularized the word “grit” with her famous TED Talk about the power of passion and perseverance. She wasn’t talking specifically about dancers, but she could have been! Children need to develop resilience in order to learn from their experiences and grow into their full potential. This is why we value determination and tenacity so…
You hear a lot these days about social-emotional development in children, especially how important it is for building empathy and meaningful relationships. Social-emotional skills equip our kids with the tools they need to manage their emotions, make friends, and connect to other people on a deeper level. It’s a crucial foundation to their whole health—and a challenge in today’s world of virtual classrooms and masks! But it’s a challenge that can still be met, particularly here at Boca Dance Studio. A dancer’s learning environment…
Today’s learning environments are more important than ever before, and dance is no exception! Whether your child is dancing in-person or online, the community they’re building and the connections they’re making are fulfilling important needs. Every child wants to feel like they belong and that they can accomplish great things—and dance helps bring this to life. In our classrooms, we’re going the extra mile to create a safe environment that minimizes risk and maximizes joy! We’ve made changes to our in-person class structure,…
Dancing through the pandemic: Studios pivot to keep teaching Dance studios all over Broward and Palm Beach counties are facing the new reality that their usual in-person classes are having to be put on hold…Click here to read full article
