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Lots of parents place little emphasis on school subjects such as drama, preferring to focus on the core subjects, like English, Maths, and Science. However, drama is actually very advantageous for young people, as it helps them to build confidence, improves communication skills and boosts creativity, amongst other skills. I have teamed up with an independent school in West Sussex to explore the importance of drama classes in further detail.
Speaking clearly and confidently and feeling comfortable expressing one’s opinions isn’t something that comes naturally to all children. However, it can be taught and practised through drama. During drama classes, each child will have to perform in front of their peers, which can help to boost their self-esteem, as it provides them with an opportunity to step outside of their comfort zone in a safe environment. They will receive praise and constructive criticism, helping them with their confidence. Rehearsing scripts can also help a child with their memory and concentration, which will benefit them across various other subjects.
In drama classes, children also learn how to work as part of a team, supporting their peers so that the performance is a success. Teamwork is a crucial life skill that even helps many adults in their line of work and will be beneficial to your child in other school subjects. For instance, they will have to work as part of a team when doing science experiments or playing football. What’s more, teamwork allows young people to forge strong friendships and put any differences aside.
Generally speaking, drama lessons are a fun way to learn about some complex issues that support other aspects of the national curriculum. They help children learn more about the world around them, which in turn encourages them to be more inquisitive. Drama lessons also give children a chance to express themselves and improve on various talents, even if they are not centre stage. They might be helping out with staging, lighting, or costume design.
