Musical Theatre at Take2

 The benefits are numerous and far-reaching! They offer children an opportunity to dance, act, sing, have fun, and make new friends in an encouraging, nurturing inclusive and safe environment. Children can grow in self-confidence through creativity, performing in class and on stage, entering competitions and doing exams. They develop their imaginations, learn new skills, build vocabulary, stay fit and flexible, improve motor skills and coordination. They learn teamwork and are encouraging and supportive of each other. Children are taught how to receive and give feedback, developing their resilience which they will benefit from through all stages of their lives. Whether for example, they miss a note or a step in a dance routine, they are taught that it’s okay to make mistakes and learn from them. This, in turn, teaches children from a young age to never give up, even when they don’t succeed in getting a lead role or feel like they aren’t improving, they know practice will pay off in the end.

Children are encouraged to flourish and grow and quickly pick themselves up and move on.  Recent studies have shown that children who take part in performing arts are not only more confident, but they often perform better in core academic subjects such as Science and English. In an age of digital communication, it also teaches children how to communicate face to face.

Unlike academic subjects Performing Arts is subjective, reducing the pressure of right and wrong answers which can give children the freedom to be themselves without the pressure or fear of doing it wrong. This enables children to develop their ability to overcome anxiety in these situations and grow in self-worth which is vital to mental health and wellbeing.