Don’t dare miss the B10F Performing Arts Showcase next month
Over 1000 children have participated in drama, dance, and music classes offered weekly at 10 Bitou schools since 2011.
Besides helping children to realise talents and develop skills, participation in the arts stimulates their imagination, unleashes creativity and inspires innovation. The after-school performing arts classes build character, enhance self-esteem, and develop important life skills such as teamwork and leadership, goal setting, creative problem solving and critical thinking skills.
Music and movement stimulate and develop the brain and enhance mental and physical health and academic performance. The arts are not just ‘talents’ of a few; they are ‘intelligences’ worth developing in all children.
Says Bitou 10 Foundation CEO Kim Weyer: “This year we would like to bring learners from all Bitou schools together to celebrate the talent and diversity of our children and youth with a wider audience.
“The Foundation is thrilled with the enthusiastic support received from all the Bitou schools as they recognise what a wonderful opportunity this is for their learners.”
The first Bitou 10 Performing Arts Showcase will be held on Saturday October 26 at a venue yet to be confirmed, and tickets will be available at participating schools from October 1.
“Performances will include the latest play by the award-winning drama group from Murray High School who, we are very proud to announce, has made it through to the finals of the Eden Drama Festival for the second time,” says Weyer.
The award-winning choirs of Formosa Primary and Greenwood Independent School will be performing together for the first time, while a variety of African music and dance by Phakamisani learners will be staged along with Latin and ballroom dancers from Plettenberg Bay Secondary School and Kranshoek, Wittedrift and The Crags primary schools, accompanied by the Plett Pioneers Field Band. Surprise items will be performed by groups from Wittedrift High and Plett Primary.
Readers are urged to show their support by attending the Arts Showcase, making a donation, providing sponsorship or volunteering services. Help with transport and snacks for participants and other production costs would also be appreciated.
“This is the first time all Bitou schools have an opportunity to work together in producing something that we can all be proud of,” says Wittedrift headmaster André Bouwer. “We are very excited to share the talent, passion and energy of these children with you, Bitou!”
Call 044 533 6466 or email ceo@bitou10foundation.co.za if you would like to get involved.
Source: CXpress