November 15, 2018

Mini Elite Performing Arts Program 2020

In 2019, MAPA launched it’s first MINI elite training program for 6-8 year old intermediate to advanced dancers. This program is designed to give passionate, committed and talented dancers the skills needed to progress into the Junior Elite training program. In November 2019, MAPA will audition for the 2020 intake into the MINI Elite Performing

November 11, 2018

Mental health in dancers

Why Do Dancers and Dance Educators Favour Physical Health Over Mental Health? We all know that the dance industry requires dancers to be fit, strong and lean. But why doesn’t it also require them to be mentally healthy? Many dance companies now employ physiotherapists, and dance schools are teaching basic injury prevention, but still there