Children's dance classes cardiff

Looking for the lastest Children's dance classes in Cardiff?

Cardiff and the surrounding areas offer a great variety of children's dance classes.

Some of the most popular types of dance on offer are:

• Ballet
• Hip Hop
• Ballroom
• Street Dance
• Folk Dance
• Tap Dance
• Jazz
• Irish Dance

Let's cover a couple of the most popular styles.

Ballet

As with almost everything cool, sleek and stylish, Ballet found it's roots in the Italian Renaissance period in the 15th Century.
It then went on to evolve in countries such as France and Russia where it became a performance piece, accompanied by classical music

Hip Hop

Hip Hop or 'Street Dance' originated in New York and California in the early 70's and has connections with the skateboard scene that broke around the same time and from similar areas.
Both were born on the streets and are connected to flow, freestyle, rhythm and (controlled) rebelliousness! - My personal favourite!

Ballroom

One you cannot get away from and has been a popular style all over the world and often finds its way to our TV screens.
Ballroom dances originated in France at the end of the 16th Century and were generally held in private mansions and palaces.
Very swish!

Folk Dance

Folk dance is a broad term given to traditional dance from a specific region or certain country.
Often set to traditional music and without a governing body, Folk dance is more of a personal expression.

Folk dance can be very bespoke to a certain region or culture, so research before you attend if you have a specific genre in mind.

Tap Dance

Where to start!
Whilst researching this article I was amazed to find out that Tap Dance is a mix of several 'ethnic percussive dances'.
Comprising of Irish, African, Latin, Flamenco and even English Clog dancing, it is a melting pot of rhythm tap which can be set to music or can be performed without.

Jazz

Like alot of dance genres, Jazz can be traced back to 17th Century Africa.
Brought to America with as part of the Slave Trade, it found popularity in nightclubs, mixing traditional African movements with European dance styles.
It encompasses improvisation and dramatic movements.

Why choose dance?

We understand there appears to be a never ending list of different children's activities to choose from in Cardiff - and beyond. So why choose Children's dance classes in Cardiff, right?

Apart from being a great all over workout for the body and mind, dance is a creative expression which can stimulate your child's imagination.

Dance teachers are great role models, who are passionate about their craft. Alot of the more experienced teachers will have been classically trained, at such prestigious schools as The Royal Academy of Dance.

Dancing is fun!

For the younger dancers, having fun is probably the most important aspect of regularly attending dance classes. Children's dance classes generally focus on fun and learning!

Great costumes

Both our children (boy and girl) love getting dressed up in their ballet outfits, even when not attending ballet class. Dressing up is fun!

Coordination and balance

Dance (ballet being a great example) teaches children smooth coordination, great posture and general wellbeing which can help in other aspects of life too.

Choosing the right Children's dance classes in Cardiff

There is so much to choose from and a wide variety of dance classes.

Well, look no further! We have the latest list of Children's dance activities in Cardiff - and you will be spoilt for choice.

Have a browse through our listings and find the perfect Children's dance class for you!