Find Your Child's Dance Match: A Parent's Guide

With so many class options at NB, we thought it would be fun to formulate a quiz to help you assess which dance style is a fit for your child!

All classes are open to all dancers and we believe your kiddos should go after what they’re most interested in, but this quiz may help you better understand our class offerings and each style!

Through this quiz, we will explore energy levels, music preferences, attention span, expression, social preferences, and preferred setting. Take note of your responses to evaluate your result at the end!

The Dance Personality Quiz

Movement Energy

  1. When free to move, your child typically:

    • a) Bursts with explosive energy—jumping, spinning, rarely sitting still

    • b) Moves with precision and control—methodical and measured

    • c) Alternates between energetic bursts and calm, focused periods

Artistic Expression

  1. When music plays, your child:

    • a) Instinctively responds with full-body movement and dramatic expression

    • b) Shows subtle, thoughtful responses—perhaps focused hand movements or careful listening

    • c) Varies between quiet appreciation and spontaneous movement

Learning Style

  1. When learning something new, your child:

    • a) Prefers to dive in, learning through physical trial and error

    • b) Observes carefully before attempting, striving for precision from the start

    • c) Combines observation with experimentation

Social Dynamics

  1. In group settings, your child:

    • a) Thrives on collective energy and collaborative activities

    • b) Prefers independent work or one-on-one interaction

    • c) Adapts comfortably between group and individual focus

Performance Comfort

  1. When others are watching, your child:

    • a) Comes alive with an audience, often performing spontaneously

    • b) Prefers privacy when practicing new skills

    • c) Shows comfort performing after adequate preparation

What Your Answers Reveal

Predominantly A Responses

Your child shows natural alignment with dynamic, expressive styles that channel their energy through rhythm and movement variety:

  • Hip-Hop: Combines athletic movement with self-expression and rhythm

  • Jazz: Offers technical training with contemporary music and stylistic freedom

  • Tap: Transforms movement into percussion, appealing to musically-minded children

  • AcroDance: Blends gymnastics and dance, perfect for physically adventurous children

Research from developmental psychology suggests children with this movement profile develop enhanced spatial awareness and emotional expression when matched with these dance forms.

Predominantly B Responses

Your child shows natural alignment with structured, precise styles that reward attention to detail:

  • Ballet: Builds exceptional body awareness through disciplined movement vocabulary

  • Contemporary: Combines technical foundation with emotional depth

  • Lyrical: Emphasizes storytelling through graceful, flowing movement

Studies show children with these tendencies often develop enhanced focus and proprioception (body awareness) through these dance forms.

Predominantly C Responses

Your child shows versatile tendencies that would benefit from:

  • Combination classes (Ballet/Tap, Jazz/Hip-Hop)

  • Modern dance with its blend of structure and freedom

  • Musical theater combining multiple movement styles with storytelling

The American Academy of Pediatrics notes that adaptable children often thrive with varied movement experiences that develop multiple skill sets simultaneously.

Beyond the Quiz

Remember that all dance forms ultimately develop:

  • Physical confidence

  • Emotional expression

  • Focus and discipline

  • Artistic appreciation

At Neighborhood Ballet, we encourage exploration. Many children surprise their parents by flourishing in unexpected dance styles. The best approach? Let your child sample different classes and observe where their joy is most evident.

Ready to start your child's dance journey? Contact us about trial classes in any of our programs.

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