5 Fun Family Activities: Strengthening Bonds Through Dance
Looking for ways to strengthen your family bonds while staying active?
We believe that dance can bring families closer through shared experiences and movement.
Enrolling your children or even yourself in our range of classes can still provide a fun and rewarding experience that the whole family can enjoy—outside of the traditional group setting.
Here’s how you can weave dance into your family's life through our offerings and create lasting connections!
1. Enroll in Children's Dance Classes
One of the best ways to introduce your children to a fun, active lifestyle is through dance classes designed just for them. Here, we offer a variety of classes for different age groups and skill levels. While your little ones are learning ballet, hip-hop, or contemporary dance, parents can observe their growth and celebrate their milestones together.
Why it’s great: Watching your child’s progress in dance builds pride and creates opportunities for positive reinforcement. It also sparks conversations about their new skills and performances, creating shared moments for the family.
2. Take Adult Dance Classes for Some 'Me' Time
Parents, you deserve to have fun and stay active too! Academy 831 offers dance classes for adults that can help you find your rhythm, stay fit, and de-stress. While your kids are in their own classes, why not take the opportunity to join an adult class and discover the joy of dance for yourself? Not only is it great for your fitness, but you’ll also be able to relate to your child's experiences in their classes.
Why it’s great: By participating in dance yourself, you model healthy habits and show your children that learning and having fun aren’t just for kids—it’s for everyone!
3. Watch Performances Together
Year after year, we host performances such as the Nutcracker where students demonstrate what they’ve learned. Attending these events as a family is a wonderful way to support your children and bond over their achievements. It’s also a chance for families to experience the excitement of live performances together, encouraging conversations about hard work, dedication, and artistic expression.
Why it’s great: Watching your child shine on stage reinforces family connections and creates shared memories of important milestones in their growth.
4. Host a 'Family Dance Night' at Home
After your child picks up new dance moves, bring the fun home by hosting a 'Family Dance Night.' Let your kids take the lead, teaching parents their new choreography or performing short routines. It’s a great way to encourage them to share their love of dance while also getting the entire family moving together.
Why it’s great: Family Dance Nights let your child showcase their skills, and it gives everyone a chance to participate in a fun, low-pressure environment. It also promotes physical activity for the whole family.
5. Celebrate Progress with Family Dance Challenges
Motivate your kids by turning their dance practice into a fun family challenge. Create mini-goals for them to work toward—whether it’s mastering a particular dance move or completing a routine. As they progress through their classes at Academy 831, celebrate these achievements with little dance-offs or family rewards.
Why it’s great: Setting goals and celebrating progress teaches your children the value of hard work and perseverance, which extends beyond the dance floor into everyday life.
Dance is a fantastic way to bring energy and joy into your family’s life, and we firmly believe it’s the perfect opportunity to introduce your children—and maybe even yourself—to the world of dance. Come join us at Academy 831 and let dance be the activity that brings your family closer!