


I went so far out of my comfort zone and came back with a new love
I’m not an athletic person, but I went out on a limb and signed up for a Bollywood dance class. I surprised myself but how much I liked it!

One Yukon dancer’s mission to lift Canadians’ spirits through positivity and bhangra
By posting videos of himself dancing bhangra, Gurdeep Pandher says he’s trying to spread joy, hope, and positivity around the world.

5 ways dance can inspire and support kids in all areas of life
Dance has so many benefits for kids. It can help them develop new skills, get physically active, explore a creative art form, and more.

57 awesome family dance party jams
Little kids love to dance—especially when Mom, Dad, Grandpa, or Grandma joins in the fun! Try streaming our Epic Family Dance Party Playlist.

Boys and ballet: dance develops strength, balance, discipline
Balance, posture, and strength are universal attributes

Dance and physical literacy: The link between rhythm and movement
Dance develops coordination, strength, and fitness

Dancing may help kids develop socio-emotional skills like empathy
Evidence shows possible improvements in acceptance, cooperation, and collaboration

Misty Copeland’s unlikely success redefines ballet
An inspirational story of will helping to triumph over conventional wisdom

This father shows there are many ways to be active with your child
The beauty of “contact improvisation”

Sharing Dance is making Canada happy, one step at a time
Join Canadians on May 24 to celebrate the joy of dancing

Ballet and dance helped Sarah Reid become a better skeleton racer
Her activities have also ranged from biking and skiing, to mixed martial arts

Dance training helped Canadian snowboarder Spencer O’Brien learn ‘body awareness’
Her father signed her up for snowboard lessons when she was 11-years-old

This mom started her own after-school program to teach kids physical literacy
Sports+ teaches physical literacy to youth from Kindergarten to Grade 4

Tissue dance
A simple indoor activity that encourages movement and coordination

Having fun with physical activity and art. At the same time!
A new program works both creative and physical muscles

What kind of sport activities are best for kids?
Q: I see ads for exercise programs geared at kids. Some do things like sit-ups and push-ups. Is this really necessary for children? What kinds of activities and exercises should I be looking at? If you have children between the ages of 5 and 10, you should look for a kids’ multi-sport program that focuses on … Continued