21st June 2024
Council for Dance, Drama and Musical Theatre's Manifesto for Performing Arts Education
June 2024: Council for Dance, Drama and Musical Theatre's Manifesto for Performing Arts Education
We believe quality performing arts education for all is critical to support the next generation of talent and can have a transformative impact on young people’s lives. We are delighted to support the Council for Dance, Drama and Musical Theatre's Manifesto for Performing Arts Education.
The Manifesto's Key Messages are to:
- Encourage the development of creativity through dedicated time for children and young people to experience the power of the performing arts
- Bring together in- and out-of-school performing arts provision across the board, building on existing expertise and enhancing it through collaboration
- Improve the performing arts progression route, and celebrate achievements at both the institutional and individual level
- Promote partnerships across the sector, and harness the power of technology to increase access and enhance outcomes
- Support specialist training institutions to continue contributing to our thriving cultural sector by supporting practitioners and teachers as they develop into the professionals of the future
The powerful impact that experience of the performing arts can unlock for individuals, and their communities, throughout society is well known. Some will, through that exposure, come to see the world differently, undergoing potentially life-changing and mind-expanding transformations. Others, through dedication and hard work, will go on to pursue their passion at the highest level.
You can read a digital copy of the Manifesto for Performing Arts Education here