Benefits for young people involved in dance activity
- Taking part in regular dance activity helps to build young people's self esteem, allowing them to develop new skills and giving them a sense of aspiration.
- Dance can increase physical fitness, flexibility and coordination as well as a sense of well being, thus benefiting mental and physical health.
- Young people have the opportunity to make friends in a supportive atmosphere, develop their team working skills and feel part of their community.
- It provides an opportunity for young people to develop their creativity in making dance productions.
- Performing is exciting; it builds confidence, self discipline and gives young people a sense of achievement.
DAZL has established and supported
- Youth dance groups
- Regular after school dance sessions
- Dance shows and healthy living galas
- Dance leadership training courses
- Dance and health projects
- Holiday dance programmes
Some websites providing details of health and physical activity
The Arts Council
A Physical Activity Action Plan by the Department of Health
