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Even the most prepared performer may still feel nervous when it is time to step onto the stage. Their heart may beat faster. Their stomach

When we see a confident child walk onto the stage, it can look as though that confidence appeared in the moment. But confidence usually begins

Performing arts classes teach children how to express ideas through movement, music, and character—but they also give students regular opportunities to find and use their

We talk a lot about how the performing arts build confidence in kids. I’ve said it myself for years. Dance builds confidence. Music builds confidence.

Leadership doesn’t begin when someone is officially placed in charge. It begins when a child discovers: My voice matters. I can make choices. I can

We often think confidence grows when a child masters a new step, plays a song successfully, or performs onstage. But sometimes confidence begins even earlier—while