Whakaari/drama 

Nau mai, Haere mai, welcome to whakaari/drama! 

Participating in the performing arts outside of the classroom can help you gain important life skills. According to Callie Rosenzweig of Chicago University, there are ten benefits for taking drama as an extra-curricular activity:

1. Leadership

2. Communication & storytelling

3. Creativity

4. Persistence & discipline

5. Responsibility 

6. Cognition

7. Empathy

8. Teamwork

9. Community

10. Confidence

Callie Rosenzweig: 10 Benefits Of Taking Theater As An Extracurricular 

Supporting local artists in your own community is also a great way to get involved with your friends and whānau. 

Ōtepoti - What's On in 2025:

Dunedin Fringe Festival: https://www.dunedinfringe.nz/     https://www.facebook.com/events/904289870152968 

Dunedin Arts Festival: https://www.dunedinartsfestival.co.nz/ 

Connect with our local arts community and see what's on: https://hail.to/ara-toi