Rationale
Music and dancing play a major role in the world of youth, giving expression to their attitudes, interests, and emotions. "What music I listen to" is often the key to "which group I belong to". Acquainting peripheral youth with trendy or mainstream music can help them identify with mainstream society while providing them with interesting after-school activities and helping to develop their talent for music and dance.
Objectives
Personal enrichment through the learning of music and dance
Strengthening belief in personal ability and enhancing a feeling of belonging
Results
16 participants from 5th to 12th grade participated in the 2022-2023 project.
- 94% feel they have developed their music skills.
- 88% feel that the activity helps improve their self-confidence
- 94% feel that the types of music and activities at the center enrich their knowledge.
