At Kinect2Dance, we encourage all students – no matter their gender identity, to join in and participate in dance classes. As it turns out, everyone enjoys it. This month is No Gender December. No Gender December is a campaign to encourage parents and consumers to…

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…

Life isn’t about waiting for the storm to pass; it’s about learning to dance in the rain. Did you know that bopping along to your favourite tune has a variety of health benefits? Who would have thought that Harry Styles and Justin Bieber were active…

“Mum, when I grow up, I want to be an accountant.” – Said no child.  What did you want to be when you grew up? Perhaps it was an astronaut, a rockstar, a sports champion, an olympian, or even Beyonce’s backup dancer!… or maybe that…

Festivals, parties, street, tradition, and dance was born to be social! The first written records of dance date back to the Ancient Egyptians, almost 4000 years ago. Paintings in caves created more than 10,000 years ago suggest that even the earliest people loved to boogie….

The wait is over You’ve heard a lot from us at Kinect over the year and what we can do for your school, but have you met the team? The wait is officially over, and I would like to introduce you to our fantastic instructors. …

Attention P.E. teachers!  We encourage you to choose Kinect2Dance for your next winter sports program, and here’s why.  Transitioning from warmer to cooler months can be a challenging period. Spirits tend to be lower, and the cold, dark mornings aren’t particularly great motivators for springing…

“Because it’s great, it helps you grow, and you also get to have fun!” Kinect2Dance prides itself on creating fun-loving movement programs for all ages to enjoy. We love bringing the beauty of dance to the lives of all of our students, especially those who…

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…

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….

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…

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,…

Movement (or physical activity) plays a crucial role in a child’s overall development; motor skills, cognitive development, psychological well-being, emotional maturity, confidence and social skills.  Educators are finding that a large number of Primary aged students lack strength and muscle coordination in their hands and…

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…

Ever wonder why a person’s reaction to a win, success or goal is to do a little victory dance? Or maybe a little jig after taking the first bite in your favourite meal? It’s because it feels good! Experiments have proved the cognitive benefits of…

      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…

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…

Kinect2Self is our new program developed around the importance of taking care of our mental state through mindfulness. As parents and teachers we always focus on educating children to eat well and stay fit, to keep their bodies healthy. Teaching children how to proactively care…

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,…

HOW CAN WE ASSIST STUDENTS’ ANXIETY AND SMOOTH RETURN TO SCHOOL Dance is not only a creative outlet but can also assist students achieve a peaceful state of mind. Participating in dance can significantly influence the moods, emotions and attitudes of our students by allowing…