Our Program with Dance helps teach children to focus, find creativity, and discipline Dancing can be a way to stay fit. It has a wide range of physical and mental benefits. Dance increases their flexibility and range of motion as well as improves their balance, coordination, and muscle strength. Through movement, students can learn acceptance, respect, teamwork, and cooperation. By extension, students also develop empathy, which is the key to building healthy relationships with others. 3 ways dance aids emotional development Empathy, communication, and self-awareness. Dance has a magical combination of elements that helps us become more in tune with our emotions and how we express them. Lots of kids would benefit emotionally, physically, and mentally.