Jigsaw offer singing, dance and drama classes in Ilford! Interested in learning more about the transferrable skills for life that drama classes offer? Read on!
Most people may think about drama and say “but don’t you just pretend to be a tree?” At Jigsaw we all know that benefits from drama and yes although there may be the odd occasion where the drama teacher actually requires you to be a tree, drama has a large number of transferrable skills that you can take away and into any other industry. Below is a list of 5 transferrable skills that you will find useful at some point in your future.
5 Transferrable Skills from Drama classes
1. Confidence
No surprise that this is probably the main transferrable skill that you can learn from studying drama. As we are all aware the main purpose of drama is to interpret characters and perform these to an audience, you need to have an abundance of confidence to do this. Drama encourages you to step out your comfort zone and take risks, an excellent skill to have in any point of your life. You may look back on your time studying drama in 10, 15 years times and thank that teacher who encouraged you to play that role.
2. Communication
Another one here that may not come as a surprise. Although what you may have not considered is the non verbal communication that we use in every day life what this can communicate. In drama not only do you consider your verbal communication to interpret a character but you also have to completely change your own non verbal communication and create a whole new bank of mannerisms. Communication is a skill that you will use every day. Being able to effectively communicate with someone is not only important but it is also an essential life skill. In drama we focus on your communication as a character but also your ability to communicate with others to shape and develop drama.
3. Teamwork
There is no ‘I’ in drama. Yes, it may be a surprise to you but teamwork is a key skill needed for drama. As a performer you have to work with other actors on the stage and come together to tell the story to the audience. However, you also have to work with all the other elements involved in make a production. Being able to be an effective member of a team will lend you well in any walk of life.
4. Time management
Often in drama you will have various time requirements and deadlines to meet. Think about it, shows start on time in the West End, mainly due to the timely nature of the industry. As a performer you will go through short and intense rehearsal periods and you will need to ensure that you are managing your time efficiently so that you are ready for the opening night. Being on time and managing your time is a life skill and something that can steam from the ethos of the performing arts industry.
5. Creativity
Life can become dull as an adult everyday can feel like ‘groundhog day’. Most people will say that children have the biggest imaginations and they can create their own worlds at a click of a finger. We’re not quite sure when that goes but studying drama will ensure you keep that creativity ticking over. Being able to imagine and create something unworldly or even just life wishes is a fantastic skill and something that can being the joy into your life as an adult.
So there you have it, 5 skills that you take into any walk of life just from studying drama! Who knew that it was so much more than being a tree?!
If you are interested in learning more about the singing, dance and drama classes ilford jigsaw performing arts has to offer, get in touch with manager Megan – ilford@jigsaw-arts.co.uk or 0203 733 2314!