insideKENT Magazine Issue 116 - December 2021 | Page 144

Razzamataz Medway theatre school offers the gift of confidence

The last two years have been tough on children and young people , even children that have not experienced significant mental health issues have reported a loss of confidence and self-belief .
“ It is no surprise that the lockdowns have impacted children and young people , but we are very aware of what we need to do as a theatre school to build back the loss of confidence that they have experienced ,” says Emily Miller , Principal of Razzamataz Medway . “ All of our teachers and staff are highly skilled and experienced and will be using performing arts to engage and communicate with children to increase their self-confidence , which will ultimately help them to reach for their goals and achieve their dreams .”
Performing arts has been attributed to teaching many life skills , especially important for growing confidence . For the youngest children , much of their life has been spent in lockdown so the emphasis is on building friendships , being physically active , starting to be independent and self-expression . As children get older and become teenagers , there are different pressures and worries , which can be managed through the life skills that come from participating in performing arts .
“ Through having fun in dance , drama and singing lessons , we will help all students reach different milestones , which will improve their confidence in their own abilities . Performing arts gives them the opportunity to do this and certainly helps them make sense of the world and their place in it .”
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