Participants will:

Have an increased sense of timing
Learn a type of dance that involves highly coordinated moves, which will help them to multi-task, therefore increasing their mental agility.
Increase fitness levels by taking part in this cardiovascular workout
Be faced with the challenge of learning an intricate routine and feel a sense of great satisfaction once achieved
Develop creativity skills (when asked to devise short pieces)
Increase confidence in moving rhythmically in front of others.
Benefit from a greater sense of well being (as whilst dancing endorphins are released which in turn enhance a persons mood)
Learn to work with others creatively

Participants will:

Gain the opportunity to explore a topic in an interactive and ‘true-to-life’ manner.
Become more socially aware/sensitive by taking on the role of other people who they not necessarily relate to.
Be taught the basics of stage discipline.
Learn various theatre styles and techniques e.g. miming, physical theatre, mask work, epic theatre etc…
Work with industry professional, therefore getting a real sense of what it would be like to work in the field.
Get a chance to explore their creativity in an uninhibited and non-restrictive way.
Gain confidence and become less self-conscious through playing theatre games and taking part in challenging games.

Teachers will:

Have the opportunity to learn new techniques to be used in the classroom.
Be able to use the time to continue with activities they may not normally get time to do.