Mixing business with pleasure
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My job is to assure that our faculty provide the finest in arts education to individuals in our community. Our faculty work diligently to teach students the art of acting, beautiful bow holds and proper plies. For thirty weeks a year, serious study is pursued by young, old, beginners and highly talented students.So summer is a time of rest and relaxation, right? Yes, but we can mix a little business with pleasure! Consistency is one of the main keys to gaining and improving skills. A little practice every day produces more effective results than cramming in one big practice time a week. And our faculty who work with young children know that an element of fun and enjoyment is critical to keep little ones engaged.
So in the summer, arts camps are a great way to mix business with pleasure. In our summer camps, the students are relaxed and the social aspect plays an important role in the learning process. Our campers mix learning with engaging activities and related craft projects. High school students learn important skills by “apprenticing” with the camps. Campers get to visit other areas of the school they don’t normally work in at these camps. The intensity of singing, playing, or dancing consistently for five days goes far in the development of artistic skills.
So kids can wear a wacky hat, invent an instrument and have band rehearsal for several hours each day. They may not remember the practices (but their school band director will thank you!) but they will not forget those freezer pops!
