Central Coast studio Dancenergy has been recognised at the 2023 Ready Set Dance Awards.
The awards are presented by Australian Industry Leader, Ready Set Dance, as an opportunity to nationally recognise the hard work, effort, determination, and achievements of eligible dance studios also known as Ready Set Dance (RSD) Official Locations.
Dancenergy receive finalist nominations in seven categories among the top schools in Australia and New Zealand and took the top gong for Marketing Excellence.
The Ready Set Dance program is a pre-school program curriculum taught at more than 400 dance studios across Australia, New Zealand, and North America.
Supported by early learning specialists, the program has been meticulously developed so pre-schoolers can enjoy the magic of dance while reaching developmental milestones.
Dancenergy, based at Kincumber, has been offering youngsters their first steps into the world of dance for more than 26 years, supporting them to become mature, professional, and strong young dancers and people.
“We strive to maintain strong values and promote respect and honesty,” a spokesperson said.
“Through encouragement and persistence, we will continue to facilitate students to progress and grow through Ready Set Dance.
“We inspire confidence by recognising and rewarding small moments of independence, enthusiasm and persistence.
“We teach co-ordination by investing in the RSD syllabus, breaking down each step to its simplest form, so every student feels like they can achieve it.
“We foster creativity by allowing space for our smallest students to thrive, embracing each personality.”
More than 400 studios vied for this year’s awards.
“This would not be possible without our network of passionate brand ambassadors throughout Australia and New Zealand than provide pre-schoolers with a positive and playful experience,” RSD founder Belinda Agostino said.
Early childhood specialist Dr Cathie Harrison, who served as a consultant during the development of the program, said RSD was the perfect example of how dance could act as a holistic learning tool.
“(It can) effectively integrate various domains of development such as physical, sensory, language, cognitive, social and emotional skills,” she said.
“Young children (need) to use movement and senses to explore and engage with the world.”
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