4 Reasons why Performing Arts is more than just a hobby
It's frustrating when something their child enjoys is ranked lower on a parent's priority list when compared to their grades at school. Is it really more important for a painfully shy 8 year old to have top grades than developing confidence? Their grades at school won't help them stick up for themselves in the playground and coming first in their maths class won't help them sell their skills in a job interview. But taking part in the performing arts will help and this is why...
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Why Choose Progress Martial Arts?
Choosing the right martial arts school is an important decision. Picking a quality school tailored to your needs with good instructors will ensure you develop the skills and self-defence capabilities you desire.
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Guitar schools for kids
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surfing for kids in the Melbourne Region
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Car model making for kids
All kids have probably played with a toy car or truck at some stage. Why not take it to the next level and encourage them to build their own? Let your kids take pride in something they've made from scratch with car model making!
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Fairs & Festivals for Kids
Roll up! Roll up! Let your kids enjoy all the fun of the fair!<br><br>Fairs & festivals abound across Australia, from country fairs, to craft fairs to food and film festivals and there’s sure to be fun for all the family!
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Accordion teachers
Get your kids to play folk tunes on the accordion! The modern version of the accordion is played by compressing or expanding the instruments bellows while pressing buttons or keys, causing valves (pallets) to open, allowing air to flow across strips of brass or steel. For fun and quirky kids, the accordion is the perfect instrument!
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Bassoon for kids
Get your kids to groove with the low buzzing tune of the bassoon! The bassoon is one of the woodwind instruments belonging to the double reed family. In Australia, the longest running classical music label, Move, offers bassoon music, like songs from the Melbourne Bassoon Quartet. For kids who'd love to play the bass voice, the bassoon is the perfect instrument!
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How Drama Classes Can Help Children Overcome Shyness
Children learn to project their voices, articulate their thoughts, and express their emotions in a supportive environment. This gradual process helps shy children gain the confidence to speak up and interact with others.
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Community activities for kids in New South Wales
Allow your kids to grow up as responsible citizens! Participating in community activities for kids are great ways for children to learn important concepts like responsibility, discipline, and maturity at a young age. Encourage your kids to be involved in worthwhile and productive activities such as community activities!
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Self defence: A lesson in safer living
Self Defence is much less about one's ability to fight and more about knowledge of one's self and environment. We are born with a natural instinct for survival and self preservation but in our modern 'civilised' society much of this instinct has been conditioned out of us, particularly in women. This article
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Budget-Friendly Birthday Party Venues: How to Throw a Memorable Celebration Without Breaking the Bank
Australia is blessed with stunning natural landscapes, parks, and beaches that can serve as the perfect backdrop for your child's special day.
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Basketball for Kids
Has your kid played a one-to-one basketball game with you? Either professionally or in your backyard, basketball is a great sport to enjoy with friends or family.
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Tips to encourage your child to practice playing a musical instrument
It never ceases to amaze me how much difficulty some parents find in encouraging their child to practice playing a musical instrument. Very few younger aged students will practice of their own volition. Not many five year old kids will say to their parents “Now please excuse me, I am about to head into my room to practice the piano for the next hour or two”. However, we have found that the more actively parents are involved, the more the child will feel there is a reason to practice.
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Sailing For Kids In Sydney
Your child can enjoy Sydney harbour at its most spectacular by going sailing in Sydney!<br><br> Sailing is a popular sport throughout Australia. With such a beautiful location and so many great spots, sailing in Sydney is an enjoyable recreational pastime and a competitive sport. Let your kids take to the open water and enjoy the views!
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BMX racing for kids
Let your kids pedal through rough terrains and cross the finish line. BMX racing for kids is a great opportunity to develop kids' cycling skills and to flaunt the world-famous Aussie BMX pride!
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Astronomy clubs for kids in Tasmania
See what the space has in store for your kids! Children and toddlers can start a developing and flourishing love for astronomy through various astronomy clubs in Tasmania, Australia that offer astronomy programmes and memberships to budding amateur astronomers!
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Performing Arts Workshop For Kids
Do your kids love to be under the spotlight? Then enhance their talents by sending them to a performing arts workshop!<br><br>Enrolling your kids in a performing arts workshop will teach them skills that they can apply in many ways. Hone your kids’ talents. They might also develop a passion for the performing arts in the future. Enrol them in a performing arts workshop!
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