Kinderdance focuses on helping young children solidify concepts in their early stages of brain development. (photo courtesy of Trisha Brewer)
Kinderdance helps develop movement
Trisha Brewer’s love of dance came at the early age of two and she has kept pursuing it ever since.
Brewer first saw an advertisement for Kinderdance in a magazine and decided it could be a great opportunity for her. Now, Brewer is celebrating 14 years as franchise owner of Kinderdance San Diego.
“I’ve gained so much experience and I really appreciate being a franchise owner because I have the support of the Kinderdance corporation, but also get to own my small business,” she said.
Kinderdance is an international company started by Carol Harsell in 1979. With franchises all over the world, Kinderdance is devoted to developing curriculums for children, teaching them dance, gymnastics, yoga and other types of movement.
“Kids really love Kinderdance because they can never sit still.” Brewer said. “They’re constantly learning, especially in sensory ways. They want to be able to express themselves freely while also having structure, which the class provides.”
A Scripps Ranch native, now living in Coronado, Brewer travels throughout San Diego to various community centers and preschools to teach the many concepts of Kinderdance. From San Marcos and Mira Mesa to Ocean Beach and Coronado, Brewer visits different communities to instill the importance of dance, movement and education in children.
As an early childhood movement specialist, Brewer understands the effects of a program like Kinderdance that focuses on helping children from 15 months to 12 years solidify concepts in their early stages of brain development.
“Ages zero to five are the most developmental, so it’s important to integrate education with movement, which ultimately helps with their motor skills, expressing emotions and just staying active,” she said.
While Brewer believes one of the most rewarding parts for parents is seeing their child in a recital or demonstration at the end of the program, she finds it rewarding as a teacher to see when a child masters a skill they had trouble with.
“I just love seeing that look on their face, they just light up,” Brewer said. “When parents send me pictures and updates, it gives me a boost of energy.”
Brewer hopes to expand her teaching methods by getting more involved with adults. She just became a certified fitness instructor and wants to keep pursuing her love of fitness and health. She is also currently teaching a strength training class for women at The Rock Church in Point Loma.
To learn more about Trisha Brewer and Kinderdance of San Diego, visit kdanceofsd.com.