Benefits of Performing in a Dance Recital

Dance Recitals are often considered to be the highlight of a performer’s dance season. For beginners, the thought of a large audience, costumes, makeup and the stage itself may seem overwhelming, but participating in a yearly recital can be one of the most incredible and unforgettable  experiences a dancer may have.

Here are five benefits dancers often get from participating in dance recitals:

1. A Boost in Confidence 

Recitals give the dancer an opportunity to overcome their fear and shyness of performing in front of people. It also gives dancers a chance to display all their dedication, hard work, and progress they have made in the past year. When children get up on stage and are applauded and appreciated, they often feel a huge boost in confidence. This confidence will follow them throughout their schoolwork and in many other aspects of life as well. 

2. Promotes Teamwork

Most of the performances are group-based and when working with their partners, dancers have to work together and synchronize their movements to one other for the performance. This takes a lot of effort and helps build teamwork skills. This teamwork skill will help them be more considerate and understanding, and will definitely be an asset throughout their lives.

3. Helps Form Goals

Taking part in a recital gives dancers something to look forward to, and something to aim for. Each practice session brings them one step closer to achieving their goal. And once they have successfully done this, dancers become confident enough to set the bar a little higher for the next goal. Setting goals in life is another extremely important lesson to learn. 

4. Teaches New Skills

Recitals help dancers sharpen their memorizing and retaining capabilities, along with learning new skills like moving with rhythm and working with different techniques. Dancing also promotes a child’s motor skills and mind-body coordination. Furthermore, they also learn new terminology and develop a basic understanding of stage directing. 

5. Creates Great Memories

Recitals help children create some amazing memories. They will make new friends, have fun, and feel appreciated. Families often use dance recitals as an opportunity to celebrate their children’s achievement, while the dancing itself instills a deep passion for the performers. Dance recital costumes can become a keepsake, and  recital pictures can be framed and put into scrapbooks or photo albums.

No matter which way you look at it, dance recitals provide children with so many amazing qualities and skills which will support them throughout their school, career, and personal life. Discipline and unity are also very important traits children are familiarized with while attending dance classes, and it is the perfect way for parents to help their children to open up to the world.