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The benefits of performing arts in child development

"Performing Arts Education is not about creating future artists. It's about enabling dream-making to happen in all students." (Adele Horin)

The above statement is in need of attention by all the cynics that are of the opinion the performing arts is just a way to fill time and is not worthy of academic respect. Having aspirations is vital in order to develop, because with no wants why would anyone ever get out of bed?

Many mothers take their young daughters to ballet. After doing a recent survey I discovered the main reason for this is simply because their daughter wants to wear pink and have seen Angelina ballerina! Not for beneficial development. However this reason should not be over-looked and time after time it is.

The amount of fathers that have not allowed or encouraged their son to take classes in the performing arts because it is ‘not manly’ is staggering. If the benefits of children partaking in performing arts was more widely spread hopefully this would help parents to be more actively encouraging and in-role their child in to extra-curricular activities.

Research recently conducted by the University of Maryland focused on the linkage between children's participation in acting classes, dance lessons and/or singing lessons and the positive outcomes in schools, kid's emotional development and behaviour.

The research shows participation in performing arts is linked to positive outcomes in school, emotional development, family life and behaviour. The children not involved in any activities were more socially immature and had a lower self-esteem.

Research shows that these are some of the most important benefits of performing arts education:

• Plays a central role in cognitive, motor, language and social emotional development
  

Acting
Inspire self-confidence, self discipline, and help children in school.
Help develop critical skills for life and work
Enhances intellectual, personal and social development

Singing
Improve students' performance in other subject areas
Expose kids to a range of cultures and points of view

Dance
Refine cognitive and creative skills
Strengthen problem solving and critical thinking skills
Tremendous impact on the growth of every child
Strengthens body

According to the Report published by Australian Bureau of Statistics 42% of Australian kids aged 5 to 14 years participate in the organised after school activities, such as dance classes, singing, drama and playing musical instruments. These children are proven to be better developed socially and academically. With this evidence, hopefully more parents will sign their children up for performing arts classes.

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The highly popular oasis school of performing arts has recently developed more classes to include in their already jam packed weekly timetable. The two new classes include a musical theatre workshop and singing workshops. The classes are designed to cater for both boys and girls; aged three to sixteen with any experience level, from dancing around the living room to performing professionally!

Oasis Performing Arts school is based on Silicon Oasis, at the community hall. This venue is ideal for dance, singing and drama classes. It is an extremely large space, has sprung wooden floors, mirrors, air conditioning, great acoustics, toilets, changing rooms and there is a large car park outside. There is also a supermarket, pool and costa coffee on the complex so parents have plenty of things to do whilst they wait for their child to finish class.

The school is run by Alys Spencer. Alys trained at the prestigious Millennium Performing Arts School, London in musical theatre, dance, acting and singing under the direction of Jacki Mitchell, Donald Mclennan, and Ikky Mass. Alys Spencer’s teachers include Mary King (current judge for singer of the year competition), Nikki Woolaston (west end choreographer of On the town, Margerite and Oklahoma and assistant to Stephen Mear) and Richard Teverson (work includes The Mousetrap and Brideshead Re-visited) Her professional vocational training means Alys is fully equipped with the knowledge and skill to teach subjects of the performing arts to anyone willing to learn.

The singing workshop that has been created is a great way for children to become aware of singing techniques. It is a way of learning singing without the intensity of a private lesson, where one might not like the pressure of being the sole attributor of a teacher’s attention. Student’s confidence prospers from working in groups and other people hearing their singing. Every time a note is sung and a student does not get a negative reaction, or is lucky enough to gain a positive reaction confidence is boosted and they feel validated.

Alys Spencer understands the interests of her market and therefore teaches up to date songs such as Hannah Montana and The Jonas Brothers. Children in the workshop enjoy the experience of being able to act as their favourite pop stars for the two hours it takes place every week. No more hiding in the bedroom, singing into the mirror with a hairbrush in hand! Children can now perform with a microphone to their friends and family whilst singing the right notes and lyrics with a good technique!

Oasis Performing Arts musical theatre workshop is a new concept within schools of this nature. It allows students to learn all three performing disciplines and gain invaluable experience of moulding them together. Each week is a unique two hour musical theatre extravaganza! Students work to beat the clock in order to produce a mini musical performance at the end of the session. The class constantly moves back and forth between singing, dancing and drama. One minute they are clapping the songs rhythms and the next learning choreography. Students are forced to keep their brains switched on to keep up with the ever changing pace and focus of the workshop, subsequently gaining excellent focus and multi-tasking skills! Recent musicals that have been extracted from include ‘fame’, the students belted out the well known theme tune and high kicked their way through the energetic routine. High school musical has been performed, the children having the opportunity to be the ever popular Troy and Gabriella! The Oasis pupils have also attacked ‘Camp Rock’ in which they rock out with air guitars!

Everyone leaves this workshop feeling proud, both parents and students amazed at what they achieved! Seeing a full dance routine, complete with singing and acting achieved by young people in the space of two hours never fails to make the parents swell with pride.

By doing performing arts people develop confidence. If a child is shy sometime all they need is a few rounds of applause to bring them out of their shell! They become motivated and good under pressure, knowing you have to stand in front of an audience and perform is a sure fire way to get people working! There are many educational benefits to partaking in performing arts, however fun is always had and friends made! What better way to make friends than working together to create a pop band or musical – you will certainly have something in common and a talking point. Oasis creates a friendly, fun atmosphere where children are encouraged to be creative and parents are forced to have a coffee break, what more could anyone ask for!?

Oasis performing Arts Classes

Pictures of recent classes I have taught!

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Singing
and
Musical Theatre
Workshops

Oasis Performing Arts School
is excited to announce additional classes to their weekly timetable!!!

Classes for boys and girls aged 3 – 16.
No experience necessary, all abilities welcome, just be willing to learn and have fun!
Children will develop confidence, technique, make friends, and always have a great time!
By partaking in Performing Arts children also develop their motor skills and co-ordination, memory, body awareness and strength, presentation and vocal skills, musicality, timing and team work.
All this, in a friendly, positive, safe and fun atmosphere!!!!

Singing Workshop
Students will learn technique, performing skills, music knowledge, songs and create their own pop groups. Who knows, your child may become be the next Hannah Montana or Jonas Brother!

Musical Theatre Workshop
Each week a different extract from a musical will be taught and developed into a performance of singing, dance and drama. It is a fast paced, exciting and innovative!

These are to be added to a timetable that already includes Drama, Jazz and private Singing lessons.

Drama Classes
Each week is different. Students will work with script, create improvisations and mime, learn technique, play drama games and develop the voice. All this will develop listening, confidence, spontaneity and the imagination.

Jazz Classes
Routines, technique, choreography and performance are taught and developed. Excellent way to keep fit, gain flexibility, learn rhythm, improve memory, co-ordination and posture.

Singing Lessons
Great for those who really want to improve their singing performance, technique, knowledge and confidence. Each lesson is tailored to the individual to help the student reach their full potential in the most enjoyable and efficient way possible.

Class Timetable
Singing lessons: taught 1 to 1 or in groups of 2/3. 30min, 45min, 1hour lessons available every day.
Singing Workshop: Tuesday 4.30 – 6.30pm
Jazz Dance Classes: 1 hour lessons, Wednesday from 4.30 – 7.30
Drama Classes: 1 hour lessons, Thursday 4.30 – 7.30
(Please call to get class times for your age group)
Musical Theatre Workshop: Saturday 12.30 – 2.30pm

All classes held at Silicon Oasis Community Hall, Silicon Oasis, Dubai

Oasis is run and classes are taught by Alys Spencer who is a professionally trained performer from London and has extensive teaching experience. Alys’ experience, training and career allows her to provide the highest level of tuition and has the knowledge to help students who want to turn performing into their career, explore a love of the Performing Arts or just fill their spare time!

Contact Alys Spencer if you need more information or have any questions.
Anyone is welcome to come along and watch classes before deciding to join.
Places are limited so book in early to avoid disappointment!!
Tel: 075********
Email: alysx@hotmail.co.uk

Look forward to hearing from you and seeing your child in class!

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Singing and Musical Theatre workshops

Oasis performing Arts School are pleased to announce the addition of these classes to their weekly timetable

Classes for anyone aged 3 – 16.
No experience necessary, just a willing to learn and an ability to have fun!
Children will develop confidence, technique, make friends, and always have a great time!

Singing Workshop
Students will learn technique, performing skills, songs and create their own pop group.

Musical Theatre Workshop
Each week a different extract from a musical will be learnt and developed into a performance of singing dance and drama.

These are to be added to a timetable that already includes drama, jazz and private singing lessons.

Class Timetable
Singing lessons: taught 1 to 1 or in groups of 2/3. 30min, 45min, 1hour lessons available everyday
Singing Workshop: Tuesday 4.30 – 6.30pm
Jazz Dance Classes: 1hour lessons, Wednesday from 4.30 – 7.30
Drama Classes: 1hour lessons, Thursday 4.30 – 7.30
Musical Theatre Workshop: Saturday 12.30 – 2.30pm

All classes held at silicon oasis community hall

Oasis is run by Alys Spencer who is a professionally trained performer from London and has extensive teaching experience. Alys’ experience, training and career allows her to provide the highest level of tuition and help students who want to turn performing into their career.

Contact Alys Spencer for more information and to book a place before they all go!
Tel: 075********
Email: alysx@hotmail.co.uk