Drama lessons at
The Somerset School of Performing Arts are always very entertaining! The
most important aspect of any drama class is the element of fun, because it
is this alone that enables the children to relax and feel comfortable
amongst their peers when performing.
Through regular
workshop games and activities we actively encourage the children to "believe
the unbelievable" in order to explore their own personal creativity and
express the full extent of their fantastic imaginations. Whilst teaching the
children the art of acting, this also aids their self confidence and the
ability to trust and work alongside others.
During the
course of each term the skills that the children learn are put into practice
and developed further by working on scenes and plays, ranging from
Shakespeare to Pantomime. The children take great pride in performing these
pieces at the end of term. However, in order that they do not experience any
unnecessary pressure, these pieces are often performed as "work in
progress". This is because it has never been a policy of The Somerset School
of Performing Arts to churn out regular productions for the sake of it.
Instead we are more interested in the process that goes into each
performance and the new skills that the children acquire along the way, as
the long term effects of this prove much more beneficial.
Over the years
we have seen the amazing progression that many of the students have made
during the course of their time with us. We can honestly say that nothing
fills us with more pride than to see a child grow in confidence so that they
are able to stand alongside their peers with a smile on their faces and
their heads held high. This for us is the key to The Somerset School of
Performing Arts ongoing success and it is this that makes us different from
other performing arts schools. We recognise that each child is an individual
with different needs and abilities and we therefore allow them to develop at
their own pace, in a relaxed, friendly environment.
The children are
given 100% support and encouragement but we never forget that it takes a
great deal of courage to stand on stage and perform and that this can only
be achieved when the child is ready and comfortable to do so.
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