Our society has still not evolved enough and people can still be unkind to boys who take dance. Why that is remains a mystery. Mikhail Baryshnikov, one of the world’s most famous male dancers, was linked to many well-known women. How about Channing Tatum for another? He is an extraordinary dancer who in no way could anyone ever accuse of being less than all male. There are kids dance classes in Nassau County that your son can take that will teach him valuable lessons that he will appreciate all his life.
The Benefits of Dance for Boys
- Dance is more physically demanding than any sport he will probably decide to play. It is the absolute in workouts, combining strength and core training and stretching plus endurance training! Everyone is expected to be in top physical form and the art of dance will expect perfection from all.
- He will learn how to work together with others in a team setting. That is a skill that will stand him in good stead all of his life.
- Dance teaches children mental fortitude, self-confidence and above all, self-respect. He will learn how to remain focused on a goal and then by achieving it, he will understand, if you work hard enough you can accomplish what you want.
- It can be an adventure! Some dancers get college scholarships for dance. Others get opportunities to dance and compete all over the country and the world. Your son may even make a career out of dancing.
Dance is and has always been an integral part of every culture and no matter what style of dance your son would like to take, be it ballet or hip hop or tap, he will learn all these valuable lessons and more. At Maple Avenue Dance Center there is always a safe place for all male dancers free from any stereotyping or prejudice.
