Dance is more than just a form of physical exercise or a hobby, it is a powerful tool that can greatly benefit neurodiverse learners. As a thought leader in student wellbeing and a trusted provider of curriculum-aligned dance programs, Kinect2Dance is committed to promoting the...
Dance like nobody is watching - Mark Twain Dancing is a great way to stay active and get moving. It's super fun and engaging way to get your daily fitness in. Dance is scientifically proven to have a long list of health benefits, from improving the...
What’s it like to perform on stage? Let your students find out! Performing on stage is a thrill like no other, with excitement, adrenaline, nerves, and anticipation flying through the air. There are people frantically running around backstage, students in costumes, and others who may be...
Dance is a valuable element of the Primary School curriculum, and here's why. What makes Dance in Primary School education so unique is the logical risk-taking factor that occurs through exploring new concepts and ideas. Dance education promotes innovation and growth in both children and adults. It...
So, what exactly can the Performing Arts do for you and your children?Like many creative outlets, Performing Arts is a form of expression that encourages individuality and creativity. Particularly for children dancing, singing and drama is both physically and mentally challenging as it stimulates their...
Step away from the books, and into the body. Kinesthetic learning is a practical, hands-on approach to learning that can be used in conjunction with visual and auditory techniques to provide a multi-sensory learning experience. Processing information is vastly different from person to person, therefore, to...
Hi, my name is Ivy. I am one of the instructors here at Kinect, passionate about Dance and the industry that I have been a part of for 15 years. COVID-19 has taken the term ‘struggling artist’ to a new level with the Arts being...
Another month, another lockdown, another remote learning whirlwind. After 18 months, the terms ‘Google Classroom’ and ‘Zoom’ may never want to be heard again in the context of education, and perhaps rightfully so. Throughout the pandemic teachers have proven their resilience and their...
Many of us know and are aware that being a mindful person is a positive thing. To teach this in our schools would be great, but where do we start? Mindful breathing is a fundamental skill. The purpose of mindful breathing is to anchor oneself in...
Can your students self regulate? Are they physically and emotionally aware? As teachers and parents, we realised in 2020 a lot of students did not enjoy or thrive in online learning. The students fell behind in not so much academically but in their personal development,...