Back to SearchKingston, ON —Hearts were pumping and feet were tapping to the beat as 3000 local elementary students danced their way to better health at Fort Henry National Historic Site of Canada during KFL&A Public Health’s seventh annual Celebration of Dance event. To accommodate more students wishing to take part in the event this year, an additional 2000 students will participate in Celebration of Dance at Fairfield Elementary School on May 10, and another 1000 students at École Sir John A. MacDonald School on May 11.
As part of the health and physical education curriculum, students from the Limestone District School Board and the Algonquin and Lakeshore Catholic District School Board have been learning nine different dance routines since January in preparation for the big event.
Students were led in dance by Choreographer, Mélanie Levenberg of Dance PL3Y. Mélanie is an internationally renowned fitness and dance instructor who strives to bring playfulness to people’s lives through physical activity. “My mission is to inspire everybody to foster a playful mindset as they get moving and do things that make their minds and bodies feel great,” said Ms. Levenberg.
With only nine percent of 5 to 17 year olds in Canada meeting the recommendations of at least 60 minutes of moderate to vigorous activity per day, this event encourages kids to get active. “Evidence suggests that children who become physically active at an early age, are more likely to continue to be physically active later in life,” said Lara Paterson, physical activity specialist with KFL&A Public Health and the Limestone District School Board. “Celebration of Dance inspires kids to get active, and promotes a healthy mind and body.”
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