Performing Art Activities for Kids in Picton

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Violins for Kids

Do your kids have an interest in music? They might enjoy learning the violin. A violin, sometimes referred to as a fiddle, is a wooden instrument which is played by moving a bow across four strings. The violin is believed to originate in Europe in the 19th century and has since become popular worldwide. It is the smallest of the string instruments and has a higher pitched sound than other instruments in its family, including the cello and the viola.

How to Encourage Your Child To Practice Their Musical Instrument

There is only one thing more magical than watching an expert musician who is lost in their own craft; that is, being that musician. Become one with an instrument produces a sense of flow, enjoyment, confidence and pure bliss. A musician can lose themselves to something greater than them alone. Which is why you are doing your child a massive favour if you know how to make practice both fun and rewarding. Here’s how to best get your child to practice, without the tears.

Saxophone For Kids

Introduce your kids to music with this well-known wind instrument! . If your kid is bored by classical music, the saxophone could be the instrument for them!

A cheerleading routine will get your child smiling

Cheerleading for Kids

Cheerleading is a great way to participate in the excitement of sporting events! It is extremely popular among young girls and it can be a great way to improve physical fitness and make friends.

Conducting for kids

We've all seen refined gentlemen acting as conductors of grand orchestras. But did you know kids lessons are available in music conducting? Learning to conduct is a great exercise for kids which educates them about a range of things about music. It can also improve their brain function and social skills in ways that will benefits lots of other areas of their lives.

Cello For Kids

Are your kids looking for a musical experience that will really challenge them? A member of the violin family, the cello’s distinctive sound makes it a very rewarding instrument to play!

Harmonica For Kids

Your child can express their musical talent anywhere with an instrument that fits in their pocket! Most often heard in blues and folk music, the harmonica is fun to play and very versatile!

Classical Dance for Kids

Get your child to learn classical dance, and let them enjoy this amazing art form... Grace, fitness, concentration, discipline, and agility are some of the major benefits this art form could bring to your child.

Drums For Kids

Is your child a budding rock star? Perhaps they can drum up some fame and fortune! For kids, drumming can be a satisfying and fun way to develop their musical skills and release some tension!

Percussions For Kids

Let your kids develop their sense of rhythm with percussion instruments! Anything that can be struck or banged can be a percussion instrument - the only limit is your kid’s imagination!

The trumpet may be the right instrument for your kids

Trumpet For Kids

Looking for a loud, gutsy instrument that allows your child to make their mark in the school band? By blowing through the mouthpiece and pressing different valves, your child can enjoy making music in a number of different styles!

Singing For Kids

Does your child dream of becoming the next New Zealand music sensation? Give your kids the chance to explore their talents with singing lessons!

An amazing and different musical experience!

Accordion For Kids

Try something different with this unique musical instrument! It is often heard in Eastern European folk music. Give your child a cultural as well as a musical experience with the accordion!

Bass Guitar For Kids

Let your kids channel their inner rock star with the bass guitar! Bass guitarists are a feature of most bands and although they are often in the background, their contribution to the performance as a whole is vitally important!

Very classical musical instrument your kids will love!

Clarinet For Kids

If your child is keen to learn a musical instrument, try the clarinet! A standard fixture in school bands across the country, the clarinet is easy and fun to play and a great way to start your kids on a musical instrument!

A young boy plays basooon and harmonizes with companions

Bassoon for kids

Get your kids to groove with the low buzzing tune of the bassoon! The bassoon is one of the woodwind instruments belonging to the double reed family. In New Zealand, the New Zealand Double Reed Society offers a platform for amateur and/or professional bassoon players to learn more and share their talents. For kids who’d love to play the bass voice, the bassoon is the perfect instrument!

Your kids will love singing their hearts out at a karaoke party!

Karaoke Parties and Activities for Kids

Could your child be New Zealand's next pop icon?

Creating a stimulating learning environment for private music lessons

As a private music teacher with a waiting-room area for students, I set out to make it a welcome place where some undirected learning could happen. Have a look at these tips for how you can create a stimulating learning environment for your private music lessons.

A young boy is mesmerized by a model car

Car model making for kids

All kids have probably played with a toy car or truck at some stage. Why not take it to the next level and encourage them to build their own? Let your kids take pride in something they’ve made from scratch with car model making!

Bagpipe for kids

Let your kids connect with other cultures by playing bagpipes! Bagpipes are musical instruments that use enclosed reeds fed from a constant reservoir of air in the form of a bag. They are traditionally used to provide music for dances and funerals. Get your outdoorsy kids to play this loud instrument!

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Awesome Dance Group

08-08-2015 by Amber

This is a fantastic group to join. Rebekah & Charlotte are very talented. I have learnt heaps and really enjoy the classes. We have great opportunities & always have fun!!!

BEST GROUP IN TOWN

06-08-2015 by cheyenne

Street dance federation is so amazing teaching us new dances, and also The teachers are so nice and sweet, and honestly it feels like home. I love sdf so much ~ Cheyenne

Thank You

22-07-2015 by Nikita Kennedy

personally, i think street dance federation is a great group for kids/adults to join. it can help kids get over stage-fright, and just in general to have fun and learn dances. before i joined i thought it was going to be not as good as it is, i absolutely love it there and i think that other kids will too. my experience there has been wonderful and (even ask my family) i am always excited to go back. i am gonna keep going to SDF for as long as i can, even if i dont like all the people there haha. thank you Rebekah and Charlotte or getting this group together and cant wait to see u guys again x ~Nikita :)