Circus Beatz End of Year Show Preview

Come one, come all to the greatest show on earth!

Why will it be the greatest? Because YOUR children are in it, of course!

The theme of the 2018 Mady's Dance Factory end of year show is Circus Beatz.  And, your daughters and sons have been working really hard to bring the magic of the circus to you.

We can't give away all of the surprises - what fun would that be?  But, we can share a few sneak peaks.

Lions, elephants and dancers - oh my!

Hip hop dancing lions, pirouetting elephants and an acro performance dogs are all making an appearance at Circus Beatz.

Death-defying tricks

Don't worry! No child was put in danger during the making of Circus Beatz but there will be mini-lion tamers, a snake tamer and hip hopping cannon ballers and tight rope walkers.

The most talent you can pack into one room

Our dancers are pushing their skills to the limit.  Ready to wow you with their skills are unicycling dancers, acrobatic magicians, hoolah hooping masters and mimes.

Guest appearance

What's the perfect accompaniment to dance? Singing of course!  We have a special guest performance at this year's show. Here's a few hints:

• She started pursuing singing as a career when she was six years old
• She was born in Miami to Venezuelan parents
• She has over 83K Instagram followers
• She was a contestant on "La Voz Kids"

Any guesses? Ok, ok, it's Daniela Knight!  (We're so bad at keeping secrets! )

With so much fun in store, this year's end of year performance is one you definitely can't miss.  Tickets are now on sale (and be sure to grab one for los abuelos y la tia!): https://www.eventbrite.com/e/circus-beatz-tickets-42134022997?aff=es2

We can't wait to see you at the circus!

 A Look at the History of Miami Hip Hop

When it comes to Hip Hop music, most people will think of New York or Los Angeles. Yet, Miami was once a center for hip hop culture and is currently undergoing a resurgence of the music scene. The vibrant history of Miami Hip Hop seems to ebb and flow like South Beach’s tide. A musical story that we at Mady’s Dance Factory love to incorporate into our Hip Hop and other dance classes.

90’s Miami Hip Hop

It wasn’t until the early 1990’s that Miami started to become a playground for the hip hop industry. Acts like 2 Live Crew, Luke, Poison Clan, DJ Uncle Al, and DJ Laz provided the background playlist for b-boys, b-girls, and rebellious graffiti artists. Even though these hip hop acts are not given as much recognition as their New York and LA peers, without them, you may never have had many of today’s top artists including Mr. 305, Pitbull.

At Mady’s Dance Factory, we throwback to this time in Miami by featuring break dancing in many of our classes, especially in Boys Hip Hop classes and our adult female dance class, Slay Fitness. We hope to develop the next generation of hip hop lovers and wake up the inner fan in all of us!

Miami Hip Hop Now

Due to the fast development and gentrification of the city, the Miami hip hop scene seemed to fade away for a while after the early 2000’s. But that brief pause in the history of Miami Hip Hop soon  gave way to today’s popular hip hop acts. Acts such as DJ Khaled, who famously used Snapchat to help his rise from local DJ on 99 Jamz to global superstardom! Now, many of the world’s top pop and hip hop hits are created here in Miami. “We the best!” Indeed.

At Mady’s Dance Factory, today’s top beats, including those with a distinct Latin flavor, serve as the backdrop for our hip hop dance classes. Our hope is for our dancers to develop into top-tier artists that can then contribute to Miami hip hop and music scenes for years to come!

Do want to learn more about how our dance classes can shape your child into a multi-talented and competitive artist? Call us or sign up for classes today!

Why Dance is the Best Exercise for Physical and Mental Health

While dancing is no doubt a fun activity, it is also greatly beneficial for developing children. At Mady’s Dance Factory we provide our students a comfortable and encouraging environment to express themselves and achieve the highest level of success.

 One of the greatest benefits of any dance class is creative expression. Long hours in a classroom and screen time limits a child’s ability to tap into their imagination.  Additionally, the CDC recommends a minimum of 60 minutes of physical activity each day.  They break it down between aerobic activity, muscle and bone strengthening - all of which we cover in dance classes.

 Four of the greatest benefits we’ve seen children at Mady’s Dance Factory gain are:

1.  Physical Fitness.  Dancing is an awesome cardio exercise for kids and helps boost their heart health. All the dances we teach at the Factory, particularly ballet, jazz, hip hop, acro, and contemporary, are perfect opportunities to improve flexibility which aides in muscle growth. And, since our dancers often follow complex routines designed by Mady and our other instructors, hand-eye and overall body coordination develops strongly.

2. Socialization.  In addition to the physical benefits, child dancers can also enjoy important mental benefits that will serve as great tools for them throughout their lives. Since our classes are filled with students of similar ages and interests, kids easily make friends. Practicing and performing in dance groups enables dancers to improve their skills in collaboration and teamwork.

3. Self-Esteem.  Dance is also a great confidence booster. It can help many kids embrace healthy body confidence and acceptance. Since Mady’s Dance Factory is a performance-based dance studio, we train our dancers to perform in public venues and dancing competitions. With these experiences, students gain self-esteem and learn to overcome fears.

4. Improved Grades.  In addition to improving coordination, dance routines build children’s memory.  We have seen numerous children at the Factory whose performance has improved in the classroom because they’re flexing their minds doing an activity they love - dancing.  Whether students are memorizing multiplication tables or complex algebraic algorithms, they’re using the same tools they would use to execute a hip hop routine.

Want to learn more about the benefits of dance?  Give us a call at Mady’s Dance Factory or consider signing up your child for dance class.  See you at the Factory!