BRADFORD
DANCE HUB
BRADFORD
This project is designed to provide access to ballroom dancing classes for children and youth. We aim is to keep them active, mentally engaged, and smoothly integrated into their communities. The program is available to all Canadian families.
We firmly believe that children’s physical and mental health should remain a priority, regardless of their family’s ability to afford extracurricular activities. Ballroom Dance is a unique activity that addresses many essential components for keeping children and adolescents physically and mentally healthy. Our program aims to make ballroom dance affordable and accessible for every child, ensuring inclusivity and promoting overall well-being.
The program is open to families with children aged 7 to 18 years and is designed to run for 9 month, serving a minimum of 150 families.
Why is it Important? Why Ballroom Dance?
Ballroom Dance is a powerful medium for educating learners through movement, incorporating performing, creating, and valuing dance experiences. It serves as a unique mode of knowledge acquisition that integrates socio-emotional and bodily-kinesthetic processes, fostering a holistic approach to learning.
Key reasons why Ballroom dance is important:
Educational Value: Dance education promotes self-initiated learning, self-discipline, active problem-solving, and critical thinking. It encourages students to wonder, imagine, explore, and learn in a dynamic and engaging manner.
Socialization and Interaction: Ballroom Dance as a group activity emphasizes socialization and interaction, helping participants build empathy, collaboration skills, and social bonds. This communal aspect of dance is vital for developing strong interpersonal skills and a sense of belonging.
Physical and Mental Well-being: The combination of physical movement and cognitive engagement in dance enhances both physical fitness and mental health. Ballroom Dance fosters flexibility, strength, and overall bodily health while also providing an emotional outlet and reducing stress.
Innovation and Creativity: Ballroom Dance encourages divergent thinking and innovation. It allows learners to express themselves creatively, pushing the boundaries of traditional learning methods and promoting a culture of creativity and openness.
Leadership and Responsibility: Through ballroom dance, participants develop a sense of responsibility and leadership. Dance activities often require learners to take initiative, lead, and work collaboratively towards common goals.