The National Australian Curriculum is requiring all Australian schools to integrate dance (movement) into the classroom curriculum.
Studies reveal that our children learn more effectively through a physical engagement with their learning and by acquiring knowledge in ways that are authentic and enjoyable.
Research undeniably reveals the powerful impact The Arts has on student participation and engagement in the classroom, as well as the improvement it brings to their social and emotional lives.
Learning through ‘the body’ (somatic knowledge – cellular memory) and not just ‘the mind’, assists our children to work in expressive and creative ways – developing a more innovative, diverse and creative learner.
A recently released report states that the employees of world economic industries for the future are required to be some of the most creative, diverse and innovative thinks that the world has ever seen, and recommends our current learners are engaged in artistic and expressive education and learning: www.acara.edu.au
The expectations of industries in the 21st century on our current learners is that:
- Workers have ‘critical thinking, problem solving, creativity, team-work and decision making skills’ – The Business Council of Australia
- ‘The new core competency is creativity – the right-brain stuff that smart companies are now harnessing to generate top-line growth’ – The Cox Review – UK – ‘Creativity in Business’