How to make the first day of swimming lessons more enjoyable
Whether your child has participated in infant and toddler swimming classes or family fun swims at the local pool, the first day of swimming lessons can often prove to be a little intimidating. This article details how parents and carers can help.
Read moreA guide to getting your performance right
After recently running a local singing talent quest, I've received request after request from unsuccessful competitors for feedback, led by the question "What was wrong with my performance?” I've not yet replied to these singers for this reason...
Read moreThe benefits of singing
Singing as part of a community choir for kids helps your child in so many ways. In fact, there are many benefits to singing that can be social, physical, emotional and mental. This article will educate you on all the benefits that your kid may get from singing.
Read moreHow swimming helps build confidence in children
Sports and physical activity, like swimming, are an excellent way to build confidence in kids; it gives them independence, teaches them about success and failure, and moulds them into confident little swimmers. These seven steps will help your kids build confidence while they learn to swim.
Read moreFootball and the Development of the Young Person
Football is a game with many facets of development; it’s not quite as simple as scoring the most goals, players grow into their roles;
Read moreThe World has Changed
Zoomsing is a place where children and young people connect weekly. They are guided through voice training, taught a new song or aspect of a song, and encouraged to share their voice with others if they wish. This new way of teaching and learning for singing, means that the students actually get more access to the teacher. Individual attention can be given to the voice and feedback can be acted on straight away.
Read moreHow to Prepare for a Magic Show - Part 3
Take, for example, the Ball and Vase. The ball is taken, and is made to disappear. It re-appears inside the vase. The crisis point in this example is having the ball disappear. It needs to be done in such a way as to convince the audience that magic has just occurred.
Read moreHow to Prepare for a Magic Show - Part 1
The young < a href "https://www.activeactivities.com.au/directory/category/parties/party-entertainment-and-themes/magicians/"> magician </a>just starting out will no doubt feel the compulsion to string some tricks together and present them to an audience. He/she will need to know how to prepare for a Magic Show.
Read moreHow to Prepare for a Magic Show - Part 2
Give thought, too, to the working of your tricks. Try not to repeat. You may have a trick that relies on your use of the Changing Bag for its working. If you have a second trick which involves a change, use a Drawer Box or similar. In this way, the audience won't suspect that the Changing Bag is all that important.
Read moreHow to Prepare for a Magic Show - Part 3A
To a magician, however, an innocent table is anything but innocent. It can have a shelf or servante (large pocket) attached to the back edge, ready to provide or discard magical items in a timely manner. It can have a black-art well in the top, to receive a magician's unwanted objects.
Read moreHow to help your child overcome stage fright
How are you meant to make your child feel comfortable on stage? They love performing but the fear can be overwhelming. It can be really scary being so small and in front of a big audience! These simple strategies include assisting with preparation, affirmations and dealing with those dreaded butterflies in the belly - find out how you can work with your child (or students) to move them beyond the fear.
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