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Sing! Dance! Act!Primary Times explores how the performing arts benefits our children,and how parents can get involved at homeThe performing arts area fantastic way to helpchildren to develop theircreative skills. Thereare no wrong answers,and everyone is actively encouraged toexplore new and alternatives opinions.Whether its dancing, acting, or singing,the arts can teach our children listeningand communication skills, boost theirself-belief and confidence, and improvetheir academic performance. But mostimportantly, the performing arts are away for children to let off steam andhave a lot of fun!One of the main advantages of taking partin the performing arts in young individualsis the improvement of communicationskills. Acting and drama, for example, willhelp with their presentation skills, vocalprojection, tone of speech, and articulation.Listening skills will also become refinedby taking on board stage directions fromteachers, collaborating with peers, andworking together toward a common goal ofa fantastic end-performance. From learningnew lines, to remembering their acting cuesand timing, and rehearsing scenes timeand again, children can improve theirfocus, memory, concentration, andquick-learning skills.For some children, confidence comesnaturally to them, however others needsmore support and encouragement in orderto develop into confident individuals. Theperforming arts can provide children withthe combination of a safe environment andactivities they love outside of the normalclassroom environment, allowing them togradually come out of their shells.Overcoming backstage, pre-performancenerves can normalise a child’s feeling ofanxiety. Whilst it won’t take away nervesthey may have, it’s a fantastic way to teachthem methods of successfully overcomingfeelings of pressure. Practices likecontributing ideas to a drama performanceor adding new moves to a dance routinecan allow them to express their personalityin ways they may not have done before.Links to improved performance in maths,reading and writing from involvement inperforming arts are widely documentedtoo. Studies have found that creative andcritical thinking, problem-solving, andreasoning increase and improve when artseducation is added to the mix.Top Tips!For how toincorporatethe arts intoyour homeWhen you read to your children, bedramatic. Act out stories with props andcostumes. Encourage them to createtheir own stories to act out for you.Save old costumes and props for dress-up fun.Add to the collection with clothing you no longer need:hats, scarves, purses, shoes, and any other hand-medownsyou can find.Introduce dance into the home. Teach your childrentraditional dances you know or improvise with them.Body movement is fun and good exercise.Sing together. Teach the kids your favourite songs.Expand your musical repertoire at home and in thecar. Venture into unknown musical territory so thatyou and the children can hear something out of yourusual fare. This can be easily expanded by tuninginto a different radio stations and by checking outcassettes and CDs from the public library — all for free!18Winter 2019 | www.primarytimes.co.uk/nyorks
2 DecThe NutcrackerBe swept away on a magical adventurein one of the most famous classicalballets of all time, with its combinationof enchanting choreography and unforgettablemusic, this fabulous ballet is aChristmas treat like no other.8 Dec - 13 DecYouth Orchestra ChristmasConcertSeasonal and secular, somethingfor everyone! The City of Hull YouthOrchestra, Symphonic Wind Band, JazzOrchestra and Choir present an eveningof musical celebration!BOX OFFICEHarrogate Convention Centrewww.harrogatetheatre.co.uk14 DecThe Harrogate ChristmasConcertThe Centre fills with musicians youngand old for The Christmas Event; approximately300 primary school children joinforces with Harrogate Choral Societyand Harrogate Symphony Orchestra inthis family friendly concert.10 DecChristmas Memories“Described as “Like A Sparkly ChristmasCard Come To Life” with its shimmeringstage set, beautiful Christmas trees,glittering fairy lights, and even fallingsnow, this is the perfect pre Christmastreat, guaranteed to having you singingalong from start to finish, bringing backmany happy memories of Christmasespast and warming your heart on thecoldest winter’s day.Harrogate Theatrewww.harrogatetheatre.co.uk27 Nov - 19 JanSnow WhiteMirror, Mirror, on the wall, who is thefairest of them all? Expect all of yourfavourite panto characters, spectacularscenery, sing-a-long songs andbuffoonery aplenty.Helmsley Arts Centrewww.helmsleyarts.co.uk7 Dec - 15 DecJack & The BeanstalkJoin the in-house theatre company forthe ever popular 1812 pantomime.Hull Truck Theatrewww.hulltruck.co.uk13 Dec - 4 JanHow To Fly Like A ReindeerReindeer fly. Peter Pan flies. Fairies fly.So why can’t I? Nina desperately wantsto fly. To taste the clouds. To race a reindeer.To visit her Grandma at Christmas.Because Christmas time is Grandmatime, but Nina’s just moved house andthis year they’re 900 miles apart. Sheflaps. She spins. She swoops.But will she fly? Perfect foryounger ones.Peter PanPROUDLY SPONSORED BYHull New Theatrewww.hulltheatres.co.ukAladdin5 Dec - 29 DecJoin Blue’s Simon Webbe,Benidorm’s Jake Canuso, star ofTV and film Robin Askwith andFat Friends The Musical’s, NeilHurst for this festive family treat!Packed with all the traditionalpantomime ingredients Hullaudiences expect, Aladdin willfeature a lamp-load of comedy,jaw-dropping special effects,sensational song and dance andplenty of boos and hisses thewhole family will enjoy.www.hulltheatres.comHull City Hallwww.hulltheatres.co.uk7 DecNew Generation WrestlingMeet wrestling TV stars such as‘Superhuman’ Justin Sysum, RampageBrown, Nathan Cruz and the maskedmarvel Robbie X in person. Plus, aspecial in ring appearance from formerLove Island star Adam Maxted. WithTV’s The Chase quiz master - Mark ‘TheBeast’ Labbett now calling the shots asExecutive Producer, things are even moreunpredictable and exciting than ever!29 Nov - 4 JanOne night, bedtime stories comealive for the Darling childrenwhen Peter Pan and fairy TinkerBell guide them through the starsto a land of Lost Boys, Pirates andMermaids. Can they save TigerLily from the pirates? Will thefearsome Captain Hook finallyhave his revenge on Peter Pan,or will the ticking crocodile catchhim first? And will Wendy stay tobe the Lost Boys’ mother?www.hulltruck.co.ukJoseph Rowntree Theatrewww.josephrowntreetheatre.co.uk27 Nov - 30 NovJesus Christ SuperstarThe musical phenomenon of Jesus’last week; a gritty and touchingemotional rollercoaster that willleave you spellbound.7 Dec - 14 DecSinbadDazzling sets and costumes, vibrantsong and dance, soaking slapstickand the same jokes as last year in thisrollicking romp of a family pantomime.Magic Mike’sThe Not So Spooky Halloween ShowWednesday 30 OctoberMagic Mike’sChristmas Special1 & 24 DecemberBook Now: (01723) 821888www.scarboroughspa.co.ukWHAT’S ONCinderellaThis Year’s Fabulous Family Panto!7 December 2019 - 1 January 2020A ChristmasTeddy Bears’ PicnicSunday 15 Decemberwww.primarytimes.co.uk/nyorks | Winter 201919
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