Increased Physical Skills 
  • Developing body control and coordination, great exercise.
  Increased Mental Skills
  • Listening, following directions, increasing attention span, memorizing steps.
  A Healthy Competitive Spirit
  • Increasing the child's desire to do well and to the best of his/her ability.
  Self-Esteem
  • Increasing the child's confidence, developing "stage presence"
  Lasting Friendships
  • Not only with classmates, but through performing and competing, meeting children from all parts of the city, state, and country.
  Promoting Irish Culture
  • A revival of Irish identity and tradition began in the 1960s. While a young dancer may not comprehend this particular benefit while training, this revival continues!
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