The Zest Dance Blog
Tips for parents, news from the school, guides to our classes, and everything else that doesn't fit neatly into a timetable.
7 Fabulous Benefits of Nurturing Creativity in Children
Discover how nurturing creativity in your child builds problem-solving skills, self-confidence, resilience, and a lifelong love of learning through dance and the arts.
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What can children learn from performing on stage?
Stage performance gives children far more than applause — it builds lasting confidence, teamwork, goal-setting, and memories that stay with them for years.
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Brand new parent and toddler dance classes coming to Warwickshire this September
Zest Dance Tots is launching in Stratford-upon-Avon and Kenilworth — fun-filled 30-minute classes for toddlers 18 months+ that build creativity, confidence and motor skills alongside their grown-up.
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5 Basic Tap Steps for Beginners
Start tap dancing today — these 5 beginner-friendly steps teach you the essential moves you need to build rhythm, co-ordination and confidence before your first class.
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Top 7 Reasons Why Dance is Great for Adults
Dance isn't just for children — adults who take to the floor gain better fitness, reduced stress, sharper memory, and a welcoming community that keeps them coming back.
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Things to Remember as Your Child Returns to Dance This Month
After months away, returning to dance class can feel daunting for children — here's what to tell your child to help them feel safe, welcome and excited to be back.
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Dance Party Ideas
Plan an unforgettable kids' dance party with these four themed ideas — from a glittery disco to a Wild West hoedown — complete with games, activities and ready-made playlists.
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10 Proven Benefits of Dance for Children
From building physical strength and resilience to developing creativity and a strong work ethic, here are 10 proven reasons why dance is one of the best activities for your child.
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Back to Dance! (It's been a while)
After the longest closure in Zest Dance's history, the doors are reopening tomorrow — and however different things may look, the joy of dancing together again makes it all worthwhile.
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Our favourite lockdown tunes for kids!
Keep kids dancing at home with these five Zest Dance-approved lockdown favourites — upbeat, feel-good tracks that work brilliantly for games, movement and creative dancing.
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