Dance is one of the most fun, creative, and expressive forms of exercise for children.
Children who learn to dance experience the joy of physical self expression in a supportive and structured setting.
Kids who are active are paving the road to a healthy life. Exercise leads to stronger bones and muscles and increased flexibility, as well as decreased risk of Type 2 Diabetes. Children who are fit are more focused in the classroom and sleep better at night.
Dancers develop a positive attitude about being healthy and strong.
Developmentally, dance offers an opportunity to make new friends, and develop social skills. As with sports, dance can foster teamwork, communication, and cooperation.
Dance, perhaps more than other forms of exercise, teaches elements of time, space, rhythm, and design.
Instructor, Crystal Ducott
Glover Recreation’s dance instructor, Crystal Ducott, has been dancing since she was 10 years old, and became an assistant instructor in high school. She has a Bachelor of Arts degree from Dean College in Franklin, MA. She is trained in modern, jazz, ballet, hip hop, and tap dancing.
In Glover, Crystal is currently teaching 3 classes each Saturday. She teaches a 4 – 5 age group, ages 6 to 7, and 9 to 13. Each class begins with warm-ups and then segues into lessons in jazz and lyrical dance.
- Warm-ups
Glover Recreation dance lessons run from October through April, when each class will perform two pieces in the town hall for an audience of family, friends, and community members.