When people think of joining a performing arts school it’s often connected to aspirations of being an actor, dancer or singer! And we have so many students who’ve gone off to have amazing careers in the performing arts! But we have far more students who came to our classes and left with confidence, charisam and creativity that will be with them for a life time! We thought we’d take a quick look at the top five benefits the peforming arts can bring to your little one!
Independence – For many of our 3 year olds this is the first class without a parent in the room with them! That is a huge step for everyone. Jigsaw creates a warm, welcoming atmosphere that puts everyone at ease. But once in class, tasked with learning song lyrics, remembering cues on stage and making the choreography their own, your child learns to take responsibility for themselves incredibly quickly. Over the course of a term, watch how your little one’s independence soars.
Confidence – One of the most beneficial skills taught by the performing arts is the boost of confidence! In a supportive environment where your child can make mistakes and work in a team alongside their peers, they can feel free to safely express themselves and take risks. Through script work where individuals speak their personal lines aloud, public speaking becomes the norm as opposed to intimidating! A student initially clinging to a parents leg at the begining of term can be running into to class and raring to go by the end. It’s wonderful to watch!
Ready for School – Many of our 3-4 year olds are in nursery school when they originally join us, however through their experience at Jigsaw they quickly mature and are ready to start reception. A combination of the independence and confidence they’ve learnt prepares them to make the transition smoothly. In class they are listening to instructions, working as a team, learning when to contirbutie and when to listen – all of which will stand them in good stead for the steps into school!
Social Skills – The building blocks of the performing arts are communication and collaboration between people; a show isn’t complete without a brilliant ensemble supporting its principals. The same is true for your child: their constant interaction with fellow Jigsaw-goers as well as their teamwork on stage and dialogue with teachers, automatically improves their social skills without them even noticing. Many of our Jigsaw students meet like-minded individuals through our classes and make lasting friendships too.
Fun! – Most importantly, the performing arts provide enormous amounts of fun for your 3-6 year old! During a 90 minute session, classes cover content interspersed with drama-based games which are sure to put smiles on many faces! Classes are full of laughter and smiles and our children always come out buzzing to their grown-ups, excited to return the following week.