The wait is over You’ve heard a lot from us at Kinect over the year and what we can do for your school, but have you met the team? The wait is officially over, and I would like to introduce you to our fantastic instructors. Bree -...
Many of us know and are aware that being a mindful person is a positive thing. To teach this in our schools would be great, but where do we start? Mindful breathing is a fundamental skill. The purpose of mindful breathing is to anchor oneself in...
Kinect2Self is our new program developed around the importance of taking care of our mental state through mindfulness. As parents and teachers we always focus on educating children to eat well and stay fit, to keep their bodies healthy. Teaching children how to proactively care...
Can your students self regulate? Are they physically and emotionally aware? As teachers and parents, we realised in 2020 a lot of students did not enjoy or thrive in online learning. The students fell behind in not so much academically but in their personal development,...
HOW CAN WE ASSIST STUDENTS' ANXIETY AND SMOOTH RETURN TO SCHOOL Dance is not only a creative outlet but can also assist students achieve a peaceful state of mind. Participating in dance can significantly influence the moods, emotions and attitudes of our students by allowing them...
BENEFITS OF PERFORMING ARTS IN CHILDREN DEVELOPMENT Performing Arts fosters intellectual development of children through the stimulation of both sides of the brain. It increases their attention, concentration and memory. It improves their social skills, promotes self-esteem and helps children to express themselves. They learn to work...
“Dance makes meaning using the body as the instrument of expression and movement as the medium. In an educational context, dance offers children an opportunity to learn by involving the whole body in kinaesthetic exploration, cognitive processing, aesthetic experimentation and social engagement. - Deans, Meiners,...
Why is dance so important in schools more so now than ever? #TheArtsMatter⠀A major subject in our curriculum that seems to be neglected in both Performing Arts and Physical Education is Dance. Dance education enhances students physical, emotional, and social skills.⠀⠀Participating in dance lessons can not...