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Street Beat: The Perfect Dance Show for Your Next School Assembly

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 A re you looking for an exciting and engaging dance show for your school assembly? Look no further than Street Beat. Street Beat is a unique dance group that combines percussion, movement, and acrobatics to create a high-energy performance that is sure to captivate your students. Our dance shows are perfect for school assemblies, bringing students and teachers together for an unforgettable experience. At Street Beat, we understand the importance of education and strive to incorporate educational elements into all of our performances. Our school assembly programs not only entertain but also educate students about the history and cultural significance of dance and music from different parts of the world. Our performers are experienced professionals who have trained in a variety of dance styles, including hip-hop, breakdancing, and tap. They have also honed their percussion skills, incorporating traditional drums as well as non-traditional items like buckets and trash cans into...

Street Beat: The Perfect Dance Show for Your Next School Assembly

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  Are you looking for an exciting and engaging dance show for your school assembly? Look no further than Street Beat. Street Beat is a unique dance group that combines percussion, movement, and acrobatics to create a high-energy performance that is sure to captivate your students. Our dance shows are perfect for school assemblies, bringing students and teachers together for an unforgettable experience. At Street Beat, we understand the importance of education and strive to incorporate educational elements into all of our performances. Our school assembly programs not only entertain but also educate students about the history and cultural significance of dance and music from different parts of the world. Our performers are experienced professionals who have trained in a variety of dance styles, including hip-hop, breakdancing, and tap. They have also honed their percussion skills, incorporating traditional drums as well as non-traditional items like buckets and trash cans into...

The Benefits of Drumming in Schools

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 Hello, I'm Ben Hansen, founder of Street Beat, and I'm excited to share with you the benefits of using percussion play to strengthen and heal. As a performer who does between 300-400 school shows per year across the US, I've seen firsthand how drumming exercises can benefit children physically and mentally. Drumming for Physical Strength Playing a drum is an enjoyable way for children to build their strength and endurance without even realizing it. Regular drumming exercises can improve their coordination, timing, and arm strength, making them healthier and fitter overall. It's important to note that strength training is not the same as bodybuilding, and drumming can be a fun way to improve children's physical abilities without putting undue strain on their bodies. In fact, playing the drums can be helpful during the healing process for children who have experienced injuries to their arms or shoulders. Of course, it's important to consult with a doctor ...