Performing arts help children become great communicators
From their very first class, children learn to listen, respond, and express themselves clearly.
Drama encourages them to look someone in the eye, speak with confidence, and share their ideas.
Singing helps them project their voices and articulate words with meaning.
Dance teaches them to communicate through movement and body language.
These skills help at school presentations, in friendships, and even in future job interviews.
When a child learns that their voice and their ideas matter, something changes.
They begin to take up space and that’s a skill that carries through every part of life.
Performing arts build teamwork and empathy
Unlike solo hobbies, performing arts is all about working together.
Every song, every scene, every movement relies on collaboration.
Children learn to listen, adapt, and support one another – to trust that everyone plays a vital role in the bigger picture.
And when they step into a character’s shoes, they develop empathy – seeing the world through someone else’s eyes. It’s a gentle, joyful way to help young people understand emotions and perspectives that might differ from their own.
That sense of teamwork is at the heart of Theatretrain. Every class, every performance, every project reinforces the idea that we achieve more when we work together.
Performing arts teach resilience and determination
Every child who performs knows what it feels like to face nerves, forget a line, or try something that doesn’t go to plan.
And that’s a good thing.
Because through those moments, they learn how to get back up, try again, and keep going.
Performing arts builds a healthy relationship with failure, showing children that mistakes are part of learning, not something to fear.
They discover that courage isn’t about being fearless, it’s about doing it anyway.
By the time they’ve performed for an audience, many children have already developed a level of resilience that will serve them in every area of life.
Performing arts nurture creativity and problem-solving
In a world driven by exams and screens, creative thinking is more important than ever.
Performing arts give children the freedom to imagine, experiment and explore – to come up with ideas, test them out, and bring them to life.
They learn that there’s no single “right answer” to creativity, and that their imagination is something to celebrate.
Whether it’s devising a scene, choreographing a dance or expressing emotion through song, these experiences help children become flexible thinkers, ready to adapt and innovate in whatever they do next.
Performing arts encourage self-awareness and pride
As children learn new skills, they start to recognise their own progress.
They notice when something feels easier, when their voice is stronger, when they can remember choreography they once found tricky.
That sense of growth builds self-awareness – an understanding of their strengths, effort, and perseverance.
And when they step off stage, smiling and proud, they’re not just thinking “I did it.”
They’re thinking “I can do hard things.”
At Theatretrain Leicester, the lessons go far beyond the stage
Every week at our centre in Leicester, we see children discovering what they’re capable of, not just as performers, but as people.
Through dance, drama and singing, they learn how to communicate, collaborate, and celebrate who they are.
Those are the life skills that last.
See it for yourself
If you’d like your child to experience the benefits of performing arts for themselves, you can book a £25 taster session to try it out.
No pressure. Just a chance for your child to explore, create, and see what they can achieve — one Saturday at a time.
Why Parents Love It
Here’s what we often hear after a taster:
“I was amazed how quickly she joined in.”
“He came out beaming and hasn’t stopped talking about it.”
“It’s such a welcoming environment – I felt at ease straight away.”
The first class can feel like a big step, but it’s usually the moment children realise how much fun performing arts can be.
Ready to Take the First Step?
A taster session is more than just a trial class, it’s the start of a journey where children build confidence, make friends, and discover what they’re capable of.
If you’d like to see the difference for yourself, we’d love to welcome your child to a performing arts taster session in Leicester
Find out more about our
amazing performing arts classes here
Theatretrain Leicester
Saturdays
Brockington College
10am-1pm
