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McKayla Davies
Mrs. Truitt
English II
11/6/2011
Do students who participate in performing arts programs and classes do better in school?
Kids days are planned out: get up, go to school, go home and hang out with friends.
When kids get home they are usually bored, so instead of just sitting on the couch, students
should add an after-school activity like joining a dance team, musical plays, or a club. By adding
an activity, kids will stop sitting on the couch and this will build their confidence so they can be
successful. This will also allow kids to do something their interested in, if kids like it, then kids
will get their friends involve with it too. Students will have tons of fun. By participating in
performing arts programs and classes, kids will do better in school.
Dancing has been around ever since life came about. “There are many different types of
dancing styles like belly dancing, salsa, line dancing, pole dancing and more”(Bedinghaus).
Belly dancing is a dance that uses hip motions. “Dancers move in circular motions, It also uses a
little bit of arm and stomach movements” (Hibma). This dance can be seen in night clubs and
bars. Pole dancing is another type of dance that uses a lot of upper body strength. This dance
works triceps and biceps. This is seen in gym classes for exercise. Break dancing can build every
muscle in the body. This dance can be seen in clubs and on the streets. This dance does not
require any equipment except a person. Peter Griffin, a current break dancer, said that “their
break dancing team is a blast and the team is helping the kids in the group to stay in school and
succeed in life” (Peter Griffin). For example, at talent shows like “Americas Best Dance Crew”,
break dancing can be seen. “Ballroom dancing is a dance that involves partners” (McKenzie). “A
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dancer says that ballroom dancing can build trust and have fun while dancing with a partner”
(McKenzie). Figure 1 dancing, it shows the three most common dances. This dance is good for
all ages from the young to the elderly. This helps the person focus and build trust with the dance
partner. Swing dancing is another type; this dance originally came about around the 1920s to the
1930s” (Hibma). This dance works abdominal muscles and external muscles. Line dancing is a
dance that does not really benefit any muscular group, but it will get heart rate up. Line dancing
has changed over years and is still popular now. “Rumba is a dance that is based on slow hip
movements” (Coisson) Rumba is known for the beauty of the steps that coordinates on slow
rhythms with a partner. “Cha-cha is like the rumba. It uses hip muscles” (Cuming). When people
add different activities, such as dancing, to their daily lives it not only builds their confidence but
it makes kids a better person and wants to go in to the career field. All of these dancers are
physical activities that will promote better heath and stimulate the muscles and the brain. It keeps
kids focused because it is something in their desire and interest.
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Some kids like dancing but there are kids that prefer talking and acting. These kids might
be interested in plays and performing. Plays are when people act like a character that is usually
nothing like the person acting the part. There are two different types of plays. There are the
musicals, and those in the play sing throughout the play. Then there are types that teach lessons
which are called dramas. Kids are more likely to perform in the musicals. Dramas are more for
adults. Kids like being active so doing plays will help improve their lives and use movements
around the stage, sing, and have fun. These activates are wonderful learning opportunities for
children. By letting kids do this can help kids stay focused on what they are doing and make
them a better person because their confidence is built up so they are not afraid to talk to people.
They will do better in school if they participate in plays. They will be more likely to participate
in class discussions and ask for teachers for help.
Music is an important part of kids’ lives that inspires kids. Kids usually listen to music
almost everywhere. “Studies have shown that kids who listen to music while working usually do
better in schools because they do not have all those distractions”(Staying Active). There are
different types of music. Rap is popular among teenagers. If schools add bands, orchestras, and
talent shows to schools, it will help the school raise money and let kids show their skills. This
can make kids have more careers open for their futures. Success is the key in a child’s life. By
adding music productions to their lives will make kids have success and be a better person in life.
Kids will feel good about their lives and get involved with their school bands and shows. Music
can make kids lives better in many ways. It also can make their lives better. “The Mozart effect
is a philosophy that states that music calms the soul” (Mozart Effect). The Mozart Effect has
been test on rats and studies showed that the rat that was listening to the Mozart music got
through the maze faster than those that were not listening to the music” (Coisson). The Mozart
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effect showed that people who have serious brain damage could improve. “The way Mozart
Effect works is it triggers the muscles in the brain and opens up” (Coisson). This means that the
music will allow blood to go through the brain smoother and make the person feel better. “The
Mozart effect can cure a person who is having a seizure” (Bedinghaus). This means music is
very beneficial to a kid’s life and plays an important part in music. Music is an important part of
a kid’s life because it puts a smile and makes kids do better in school.
Dancing, plays, and music are ways to get kids off the couch and in classes so kids can be
successful in their lives. This keeps kids looking forward to coming home because they are going
to have something to look forward to. Kids will not be lazy and sit on the couch and will do
better in their lives. If kids do something that interest their lives then kids will tell their peers
about it and get each other involved. This will build confidence and kids will get out and explore
the world. So kids get involved and have fun doing it because it will open a lot of different
careers for their futures. Dancing, doing plays, and listening to music are the keys to success in a
kid’s life because it lets their shy side go away and builds confidence.
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