Benefits Of Drama Classes For Your Child

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Benefits of Drama Classes for Your Child
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One of the favorite activities for kids at day
camp, drama classes arent just a ton of fun
they help kids grow, gain self-confidence and
learn to function as a team.
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Although drama classes are offered in after
school programs, at magnet schools and at
community theaters, many kids find it especially
fun and laid back to take the classes at summer
day camp.
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Artistic Development
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A great way to spark a childs interest in the
arts, drama classes introduce youngsters to a
wide range of theatrical activities.
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They learn about writing, directing, performing,
auditioning, designing and building scenery and
maybe even dancing, singing and choreography.
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Working As An Ensemble
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Kids in drama classes benefit greatly by learning
to work together in a cooperative venture, taking
others ideas into consideration, working through
creative differences and learning to accept
feedback.
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Not only do actors need to work cooperatively,
but all members of the theatrical ensemble have
to figure out how to work together toward the
best possible production.
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Academic Benefits
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Though some parents worry that getting involved
in theatrical arts will impede or take important
time away from academic pursuits, studies have
found quite the opposite.
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In general, students involved in the creative
arts tend to do better academically, and a study
by The College Board showed ...
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... that these students scored nearly 100 points
higher on the SAT than those not involved in
artistic endeavors.
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Developmental Development
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The benefits of drama classes include
opportunities for improvement of communications
skills, particularly public speaking and
projecting the voice.
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Kids in drama classes can also develop emotional
skills such as empathy when they try to relate to
their characters feelings and motivations.
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The ability to walk in someone elses shoes and
see things from a different point of view are
skills that will be useful throughout your
childs life, and by learning to understand their
characters emotions they can become more in tune
with their own.
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Social Skills
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Youll probably find that taking drama classes
will result in a noticeable improvement in your
childs social skills.
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Your youngster will meet and bond with new
friends in class, developing a sense of
camaraderie with them as their characters
interact during rehearsals and performances.
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Improved Confidence
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Contrary to what you may think, drama classes are
not just for the outgoing child.
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Kids who are on the shy side may find that
playing an ensemble role like a face in the crowd
or a voice in a chorus can let them indulge their
theatrical side without feeling too intimidated.
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As time passes, they may even gain enough
confidence in their own talent to pursue more of
a leading role.
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Where To Find Drama Classes?
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If your child has expressed an interest in the
theater, there are a variety of places to find
classes.
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On the budget end, you may find instruction at
community centers and town recreation centers or
as part of summer camp programs.
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Kids who are more intensely interested in the
theater may benefit from classes at a
professional theater group where they can study
the art with professionals in a real theatrical
environment.
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Performing arts schools offer classes in musical
theater, voice, singing and dance as well as
drama.
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Let your kids enjoy the experience of drama
classes and summer day camp at Maplewood Summer
Day Camp.
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Experienced staff will keep your child both safe
and busy with drama classes, arts and crafts,
games, water sports, gymnastics and more.
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Visit the site at www.maplewoodyearround.com
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