What develops ballroom dancing. Ballroom and sports dancing for children - what are the benefits, how to choose

And still dancing. I decided to write what I comprehended for a long time and slowly myself - the basics of sports ballroom dancing. I write for parents like myself. For parents who can't figure out what's going on. For parents whose head is spinning from the amount of information that needs to be learned.

Do I advise anyone to send their child to ballroom dancing? Of course no.
1. it's expensive
2. takes a lot of time
3. "takes off" a lot of weekends
4. it's hours of waiting
5. take pity on your nerves!

Let's say you enrolled your child in ballroom dancing.
At first, the child only has group classes twice a week. If the child is small, they are taught to dance:
5 years
children's polka, ducklings, disco
6 years
slow waltz, berlin polka, disco
7 years and older
slow waltz, cha-cha-cha and polka

All clubs teach the same steps. These are the steps required for attestation. For children, the tournament is equal to certification. But there are also certain programs, such as the Six Steps of Mastery (but more on that later).

When your child has learned the first steps, the coach says it's time to participate in tournaments.

After the child’s performance, DO NOT FORGET to take a printed PAPER (looks like a ribbon) that says how many points your child scored, who was the main judge, where the event took place, how many couples there were, your child’s number. Paste the paper into the tournament book! If there is no book yet, DO NOT throw away the paper, paste it later!
Your child is moving to next level when the coach decides. Or when you score 100 points in tournaments.

DON'T FORGET TO TAKE WATER! Children though to drink! and a chocolate can be useful - it does not overload the stomach before a performance and gives a small boost of energy :)
At tournaments, you should always have pins with you to pin your number, as pins are not always sold.
At the beginning of the year, the coach usually collects money and makes an athlete's book. If the book is ready for the first tournament, don't forget to take it with you. If the book is not ready yet, do not forget to take the birth certificate of the child or your passport, where the child is recorded.
Do not forget to find out the name and surname of the coach and the name of the club!

You arrive an hour before the start. Buying admission ticket for yourself, a child, and if you want, you can also buy a cup of one dance, but this is not necessary. For example, the Polka Cup.
After buying a ticket, you go and register the child, they give you a number. Dress up your child:
girl
nude tights, sandals, white swimsuit, black skirt or (if allowed, rating dress), bun on the head (nail polish must be without glitter, no makeup)
boy
white long sleeve shirt, black pants, black tie or bow tie, black socks and black dance shoes

and pin the number on the child's back.
Tournaments usually feature solos, couples, and goblets. For kids, the program is called:
Baby 1 and Baby 2

For children seven years of age and older
H3, H4 ... H6 - by the number of dances performed.
After H6 there are classes E, D, C, B, A. A class is the highest. Behind him is a master of sports.

At tournaments, your child dances his program. Judges evaluate the child on a three-point system. The highest score for one dance is 3 points. The lowest is 1. Sometimes the judge may not give a mark at all. Highest score in H3 - 9 points. That is, 3 dances, three points for each. Sometimes children who scored 9 points dance again H3. And among them choose the best - 1,2 and 3 place.

If you bought a cup of one dance, then the child dances together with everyone else one dance. If you're lucky, your child will get to the semi-finals, and then to the final. Usually 7 people remain in the final. 1st to 7th place.

First they dance the program H3. These kids are coming early. When they complete their program and receive prizes, then, of course, they are going to go home. And at this time already underway registration of children who will dance H4.
If your child dances two programs, then you first register for H3, and when registration begins for H4, then also for H4. Naturally, the child will have a different number. Don't forget to buy another ticket.

There is also a certification program "Six levels of mastery"
This is a system for assessing the dance skills of children 1-3 years of study. The smallest dancers (5-6 years old, 1st year of training are groups of preschoolers) participate in steps called baby-1 and baby-2. Older dancers (6 years and older) gradually pass from 1 to 6 levels of mastery.

At the certification there are a number of rules and traditions that must be observed. Firstly, a certain dress- for girls it is a white leotard, a black skirt, flesh-colored tights or white socks and dancing shoes (from the 4th step it is allowed to dance in a rating dress), for boys - a white long-sleeved shirt, black trousers, a black tie or bow tie, black socks and black dancing shoes. Hairstyle for girls- a bunch (other options are not allowed if the girl has short haircut, all hair should be removed as much as possible with the help of invisible hairpins and styling products), all hair should be collected in a hairstyle with varnish or other styling products (without shine) and invisible hairpins. Clothing and hairpins should be free of jewelry and sequins. It is better to do your hair in advance, at home, so that you only need to fix it before the performance. Secondly, there is a tradition at certification - children give flowers to your coach. This happens before the start of each stage after the parade of participants. Therefore, you need to have a flower with you - since the coach is present at the certification from morning until evening, and there are usually a lot of students, it is better to give one flower with a slight smell and such that it does not wither. It will not be superfluous for those who pass the baby-1 or baby-2 or step 1 steps to bring some kind of flower container with them so that they do not wither until the evening (for example, a cut 5-liter water bottle) - this will be a manifestation respect for the coach. Thirdly, you must have 4 safety pins- it is English, they are necessary for pinning the number, ordinary pins can injure the child. Fourth, participation in certification is paid(usually it is 250-300 rubles per spectator and per participant, and the participant pays this fee for each stage). And lastly, the coach informs you in advance what time you need to arrive for registration. Attention! If you are late, you may not be registered, and the child will not be able to participate in the assessment. Plan your time in advance so that you arrive without delay.

Where is certification carried out? Most often, certification takes place in dance hall"Nika" (street Kirovogradskaya, 21a, nearest metro station "Prazhskaya"). You have arrived for certification, what should you do next? First of all, you need to pay a fee for participation in certification. Then you need to register. Lists of participants are posted next to the registration (look carefully for which stage the list is posted, sometimes registration is delayed). You need to find your child's name and number in the list. You name this number and the number of the school at registration. If you suddenly did not find your last name on the list, you need to go to registration and simply give the last name and first name of the child, the team and the last name of the coach. The person registering you usually asks for the last name of the child, be careful. As your child is registered, his name and surname will be written on the diploma. After that, you will be given a number. It needs to be pinned on the child's back. In the hall, try to be close to the coach and other children and parents from your club so as not to miss the parade of participants and the warm-up (children are given the opportunity to repeat the dances before the performance). All children are dressed the same, look the same from the back. Be careful not to lose the child in the crowd))). After the end of the performance, you need to quickly remove the number and give it to the coach.

What dances are performed at the certification?

Program " dance planet childhood":

Stage I (baby-1) - children's polka, ducklings, disco
Stage II (baby-2) - slow waltz, Berlin polka, disco

According to the program of 6 levels of mastery, the following dances are performed:

Stage I - slow waltz, cha-cha-cha and polka.
Stage II - slow waltz, samba, cha-cha-cha, disco
Stage III - slow waltz, samba, cha-cha-cha, disco
Stage IV - slow waltz, rhythmic foxtrot, samba, cha-cha-cha, jive
Stage V - slow waltz, quickstep, samba, cha-cha-cha, jive
Stage VI - slow waltz, quickstep, samba, cha-cha-cha, jive

You can see which figures are performed at which steps

What is the grading system for certification?

At the attestation, marks are given by 5 judges. Competitive attestation participants are evaluated on a 5-point system.

Grade:
1 point- participant does not dance competitive program
2 points- dances the competitive program, but not in accordance with the musical rhythm
3 points- dances the competitive program to music, but does not keep the lines of the body.
4 points- dances to the music, keeps the lines of the body, but technically does not accurately perform the figures.
5 points- dances to the music, holds the lines of the body, performs the figures technically correctly.

According to the results of the assessments, the participant is awarded: diploma, diploma, diploma with honors. According to the results of the assessments, the participant is awarded: diploma, diploma, diploma with honors.

You still can't decide what to do with your beloved baby? Sports sections, literary circles, theater studios, art schools- The choice of activities is huge.

Ballroom and dance Sport This is definitely worth a try! The elegance of the pas and the bewitching music attract more than one generation of young dancers. Why shouldn't your child take up this wonderful sport?

health benefits of dancing

Sports and ballroom dancing is not only an unusually beautiful, but also a very healthy hobby. Dance lessons:

• Strengthen blood vessels and muscles;
• Increase the physical endurance of the child;
• Improve posture;
• Remove muscle clamps;
• Improve the functioning of the respiratory and cardiovascular systems;
• They teach the child to calmly relate to failures and lose, to be more stress-resistant.

What is the passion for dancing?

However physical health- this is far from the only reason why it is worth enrolling a child in a dance school. Ballroom and sport dancing influence many areas of children's development. They:

• Train motor skills and coordination.
• Develop ear for music, sense of rhythm, aesthetic taste.
• Improve moral, moral qualities.
• They learn to live in society and communicate with other people.
• Form a beautiful gait.
• Reveal Creative skills child.
• They make children more active, collected, disciplined.
• Learn to control your body.
• They transform the appearance - a sparkle in the eyes, a smile on the face and a toned figure adorn the guys.
• Develop intelligence and curiosity.
• Guide the child towards achieving goals.
• They help to get rid of many fears, complexes and self-doubt, as well as raise self-esteem. Dancing changes even the most shy and introverted guys!

Interested? Then read how to start dancing classes.

When to start classes?

After decision The question for parents is: “And at what age is it best to give your child to choreographic studio?» According to experts, it is best to do this at 6-7 years. However, it all depends on the individual qualities of your child.

On the one hand, children who started dancing early (at 3-5 years old) are much more likely to succeed. And on the other hand, kids who are not yet 6-7 years old get tired quickly, their coordination of movements is poorly developed, and they cannot concentrate on one thing. And it is still difficult for them to perceive all the requirements of the coach correctly.

If you still want to take your baby to dance at 3-4 years old, then answer the following questions:

1. Will the baby be able to understand and follow the coach's commands?
2. Is he able to coordinate movements and concentrate?
3. Is he able to endure physical activity, or does he usually spend time passively?
4. Does your child want to dance?
5. Does he have a good memory and musical ear?

If you answered “yes” to 3-4 questions, then feel free to take the baby to the dance section. Otherwise, take your time, most likely, he is not ready for this yet.

Clothes, shoes and other ... expenses

Ballroom and sports dancing is one of the most expensive sports. In addition to paying for classes, you will need:

• Shoes and costumes for performances;
  • At least 2 pairs of training shoes (boots or slippers). They should be light, comfortable and natural;
  • Minimum 2 suits for training. Boys train in trousers and shirts or t-shirts made of stretch fabric. Girls - in a free short skirt and a top or blouse in a figure.

Concert outfits will need to be made to order, and training clothes are usually bought in specialized stores.

You will also need to pay for travel to the venue of competitions and competitions, accommodation and meals (yours and your child) and individual sessions of necessity.

Before starting classes and think about whether it will be possible for you. If you feel that you won’t pull it, choose more for the child a budget option classes to save him from tears and disappointments in the future.

Choice of school and teacher

When choosing a dance section, give preference to those that are closest to your home. Long trips will tire both you and your baby. In addition, after school he will need to rest, eat and change.

You should also pay attention to Timetable of classes(it should be comfortable for the child) and age group (best to do with peers). Find out if there are special requirements for appearance (clothes, shoes, hair).

Refine the cost of classes- lower prices are usually in those schools that have recently opened or are located in less prestigious areas.

You need to know name and surname of the coach, his status- work experience, age, whether Teacher Education and a diploma from the Institute of Physical Education, how many years he has been working at this school, etc.

Ask about school status- what organization does it belong to, who are its graduates, do students win prizes in competitions, how many years have they been studying here.

Having compared all the nuances, you will surely choose the most suitable section, studio or dance school.

Let's hope that the passion for dancing will bring your child a lot of impressions and positive emotions. And who knows, maybe from little dancer someday a star of world significance will grow!

You are at a crossroads: which sports section, circle or team to send your child to.

You have a quiet and shy boy, you understand that he is a creative person, but at the same time, he lacks physical fitness.

You have a girl who, to the question “who do you want to be?”, immediately answers: “of course, a princess!”

In this case optimal solution there will be ballroom dancing. After all, it is a complex of various dance styles and directions where each child can choose what he likes. Sports ballroom dancing includes the following programs:

• European. This includes areas such as slow waltz, Viennese waltz, tango, foxtrot, quickstep.
• Latin American (cha-cha-cha, samba, rumba, jif, paso doble).
• Sports rock and roll.
• Some directions of folk dance

Developmental features of ballroom dancing

In addition to intellectual and creative education child, ballroom dancing is also a serious physical activity. Dance exercises develop all muscle groups, have a beneficial effect on the cardiological and respiratory systems of the body, and correct incorrect posture. Dancing helps to feel your body, control it, use the plasticity of your body to express your emotions and feelings.

Children who regularly take part in competitions become more responsible and collected, learn to make decisions, help others. Ballroom dancing, as a kind of physical training, also has a positive effect on mental and emotional processes, positively affects the development of a child's personality.

Price

Before giving a child to ballroom dancing, you should know that this is a very expensive type of dispute. The main part of the costs here is associated with the high cost of dance costumes and special shoes. The costumes themselves, as a rule, are sewn to order in specialized ateliers. Shoes are also required high quality and quite expensive. In addition, regular contributions are required for participation in competitions, etc.

Workout

As in any other sport, in dance, to achieve results, it takes regular workouts And serious attitude. This is especially true of the period of preparation for competitions, when training sessions are not allowed.

Conclusion

ballroom dancing- most perfect look sports for girls. They teach to hear music, develop a sense of rhythm. And what an entourage! Beautiful dresses, swirling couples, Beautiful music. Every girl deep down dreams of being a princess and dancing at the ball.

Boys are brought here, as a rule, by romantic parents who want to raise a real prince. Ballroom dancing can hardly be called a masculine sport (despite a very serious physical activity), but in the future they will serve the boy well. He will be able to show off his skills at the disco, and he will also feel confident with the opposite sex. After all, no girl will refuse an offer to dance.

Every parent wants their child to grow up healthy and strong. But not everyone knows that the health of the baby needs to be monitored from a very early age. And especially for his physical development. Most The best way to strengthen the health of your child is to send him to a dance school. After all, dancing perfectly develops a child, and for girls it is best view sports.

The best option for children is sports ballroom dancing. Unlike other types of dance, ballroom dancing can be practiced by children from a very early age.

Ballroom dancing is useful for many:

• develop motor skills
• movement coordination,
• sense of rhythm,
• ear for music,
• the ability to control your body.

In addition, children who are engaged in dancing are less shy and get used to the stage from an early age. It does not matter where the child will work in the future, but he will overcome the fear of the audience.

Each age has its own characteristics of teaching dance.

As a rule, classes with children from 2 to 6 years old are held in a playful way, based on numerous jumps, stretching, and gymnastics. Such techniques help strengthen the muscles of children, develop their general physical training. Dance technique begins to be demanded from about 6 years old, when children are already physically ready for this.

On the basis of ballroom dancing, various competitions and competitions are held. By participating in such events, a child from an early age will strive to win or try to take a prize.

Thus, an incentive is developed for the child to work on himself.

Ballroom dancing promotes not only physical development child, but also social. After all, visiting dance groups The child will make many new friends.

It is important to note the influence of parents on the child's desire to dance. Parents often send their child to dance school and forget to be interested in the success of their baby. But the child wants to be praised, supported. Therefore, parents need to attend their child's training and performances as much as possible. This will encourage the child to study as best as possible in order to please mom and dad with their successes.

When choosing a dance and sports club great attention should be given to the dance coach. It is important that this is a person who loves his job, has teaching experience, preferably at least 10 years. Then the child's education will be successful.

The advantages of sports ballroom dancing in childhood over other sports

Taking care of their children, parents always attach great importance to the health of their child. In order for the child to grow up healthy, develop harmoniously, it is necessary to lead healthy lifestyle life.

What does the concept of "healthy lifestyle" include? First, correct balanced diet containing a sufficient amount of vitamins and minerals. Secondly, active image life. It is necessary to move a lot and play outdoor games. Go in for sports, dance is better.

Today there is a lot of choice. sports sections where to send your child.

But in most sports there is a local load on certain muscles of the body, and not evenly on the entire body. This leads to the fact that the muscles of the body develop unevenly.

Home and right aim- balanced body development, increased endurance, improved appearance and health status of the child.

It is necessary to choose one sport that would meet all these requirements. This is a sports ballroom dance.

IN Lately the first place in the list of parental preferences is confidently occupied by dance studios. As a rule, a child is not taken to such studios with the aim of receiving a return in the form of medals and other awards in a few years. Mostly older generation takes care of health promotion and the formation of the aesthetic taste of its offspring, and in this sport ballroom dancing is out of competition.

At what age should children be given to ballroom dancing

Parents are faced with the question immediately after the birth of their child, what ability they can open and when is the best time to do it.

Some of them believe that the sooner the better. But let's solve this issue regarding dances, since it is them that parents choose for extra classes their beloved children. Let's see what the dances themselves are, which in the lightest manifestation determine the load. Professionals determine the age for dancing at six years. By this time, the child has already formed a skeleton. By this time, the child is able to perform all the exercises and control their implementation. The best place for the child will be a dance school. But parents should remember that it is impossible to demand good results from a child right away. You need to understand the purpose of dancing. This will happen for general development or for further dance lessons.

In the first option - for general development - it is recommended to start classes at a more late age. It all depends on the dance school and the teacher to whom the parents entrusted the child. Do not forget that for a three-year-old kid, these activities will be interesting entertainment and nothing more. Such dances can be taught in kindergarten.

The second option - serious classes with a "perspective in dancing" - should be started at preschool age. What will the child lose if he starts going to dance classes later?

With age, he will find less and less time for these activities. In the question of what age is ideal for starting ballroom dancing, one should follow the advice of experts who can help sort out this problem. Coaches recommend starting with preparatory phase. It is good if a child from three to four years old will be engaged in rhythmoplasty. This will teach him the simplest movements and skillfully prepare the body for the load. At five years old, you can determine what the child is capable of, and if he has an interest, then five years is the most wonderful age to start serious ballroom dancing.

Ballroom dancing lessons for kids

Getting started with dancing is exciting for both children and their parents. In fact, ballroom dancing is a wonderful activity for kids as it has the ability to encourage positive self-esteem in both girls and boys. Dance lessons can teach a child self-confidence, self-discipline and poise. The child who started dancing in early age most likely to develop a love of art, as well as a passion for rhythm and movement. And most importantly, dancing is just a lot of fun.

Starting ballroom dancing at an early age

Some people believe that a child should be enrolled in a dance school as soon as possible, and sometimes they do this when they are only 2 years old. Toddlers and preschoolers usually start with prep groups rather than structured dance classes. If the child is 4 or 5 years old, it is worth considering his emotional maturity and the degree of personality formation. If your toddler is very shy, forcing him to dance can completely discourage him from dancing. However, if the child is ready to do something new in the team strangers, That early start classes will have an extremely beneficial effect on his abilities.

Search for a coach and dance school

There are several things to consider when deciding where a child will learn to dance. Sports ballroom dancing has become very popular in last years, and for sure, each city will have several studios to choose from. Worth making a list options, and then go to each studio to look and decide. All dance studios are different and, of course, you need to take into account the level and professionalism of the trainers, and choose a dance school where the child can get the best dance training.

Clothes for sports ballroom dancing

Probably one of the most important things when starting to dance is buying special clothes and shoes. If someone is not sure what kind of clothes a child should wear to ballroom dancing classes, it is worth asking the coach. In our dance school in the section Sports ballroom dancing there is a description of Clothes and shoes for sports dances, you can familiarize yourself with it and be aware of it in advance.

Beautiful posture, flexibility, coordination, balance, the habit of respectful attitude to opposite sex- this is not all the advantages of practicing ballroom dancing. And if you are planning to send your child to this beautiful view sport, or is already a parent of a dancer, you have absolutely right choice and we wish you success and victories.