Recreational dance refers to any form of dancing that is done primarily for its social, educational, or health benefits. It is dancing without any real structure, meant to be fun and freeing, and the goal is for dancers to focus less on form and more on enjoying themselves. Recreational dance classes are a great way to keep kids active, especially during the winter months when it’s harder for kids to play outside. Recreational dance classes are available for kids and adults, and there are no boundaries when it comes to the types of recreational dancing that one can participate in. Some popular types of recreational dance include hip hop, tap, jazz, ballet, and tumbling. Recreational dance classes are a good fit for those interested in someday being a competitive dancer or those who are interested in being involved in sports and dance at the same time. Recreational dancers may also learn to dance informally, through family or community traditions, peer interaction, or dedicated self-instruction. Recreational dance classes offer exciting performance opportunities, and recreational dancers have the opportunity to perform every year at the annual recital and in holiday Christmas shows.