Dance in itself is a discipline simply because in order to learn and master technique and steps, it is necessary to discipline the mind and the body to be able to control the necessary movements and thoughts. Discipline in dance has radically changed in the past 20 years and, I would venture to say, in the past 5 years in particular. To what can we attribute these changes? The world as a whole has relaxed their interpretation of what discipline is and how much of it is necessary to function day to day. Parents are busy working and are much more lax with their definitions of discipline to their children. Although we live in a society where excellence is desirable, children are, more and more often, not held accountable for their actions and so here we are, dance teachers trying to teach children to not only dance, but also to have respect for themselves and everyone around them. It is not an easy task and can be extremely tiresome at times, but when we succeed it can give us a great sense of accomplishment.
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