Benefits of
Eisteddfods="style92">he Eisteddfod provides an opportunity for individuals to
gain experience by performing to the public while polishing their skills and
gaining knowledge and valuable experience by participating in all areas of the
program. For many it is a stepping stone to greater things. The
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and District Junior Eisteddfod hosts a competition that is widely recognised and
respected. The Eisteddfod is held annually offering competitive sections for all
types and styles of Dance, Vocal, Instrumental, Literary, Speech and Drama,. For
several weeks each year, participants compete and perform, covering the full
spectrum of the performing arts.
The competitors benefit via competition, not only are
their artistic skills improved, but also confidence, poise, commitment and self
esteem, skills which they will later take into the community with them.
How does the eisteddfod contribute to the community?
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it promotes the
development of excellence in cultural expression,
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it encourages practice and public performance in voice and
instrument as soloist or group member,
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it develops
skills in these areas,
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it helps the
individual gain confidence in both individual self expression and in group
activity.
The skills developed have lifelong use not only in the
performing arts but also in any career field and in any community endeavour.