ing arts
remember, and her long list of hobbies
showcases her passion for the arts.
Bella
“My mum was a great painter, so maybe
that’s where I get my creativity from,” said
Tanya. knows she needs to keep practising to get
better, which is a skill she is learning with
Screech,” Jennifer said.
“Sitting at home is just so boring! I like to
get out and have fun. When I am singing
or in my drama group… I just thoroughly
enjoy it.” “Then there’s the social side. Miranda is
making friends and having fun. She is
mixing with other people who also have
Down syndrome, which is important to her
to feel included.”
Another creative soul is Miranda Sherman
who has been involved in CPL’s Screech
Arts for nearly a year now. She is in the
Actors Ensemble and the Dance Troupe,
and loves having a space to express
herself and feel accepted.
For 12-year-old Bella, it’s all about dance.
Bella is new to the Screech Arts Dance
Troupe and the After School Drama
Program, but she’s no stranger to the
performing arts. After seven years of
dancing, Bellas’ mum Cathy says she has
seen huge improvement in Bella’s
flexibility and coordination.
Long term, Bella sees dance and drama as
a big part of her future.
“I think dance will be a part of Bella’s life
for years to come,” Cathy said.
Jennifer
Miranda
“I have a lot of fun at Screech. I’m just
really happy I’m doing it,” Miranda said.
“I’m really working hard on flexibility
and my timing with the dance routines
at the moment.”
Miranda’s niece Jennifer Yuen says the
routine and exercise is really good for
Miranda, and she is learning the
importance of practice.
“Practice is essential; it teaches you that
you can improve at anything if you work
hard. We are working with a Speech
Pathologist at the moment and Miranda
“She is very dedicated and serious about
dance, so hopefully all her hard work will
open up some doors for her in the future.
It’s her dream to become a teacher at Do
Dance Academy, it’s even listed as a goal
in her NDIS plan!”
After hearing about all these fantastic
experiences, it’s no surprise that people
are flocking to accessible arts programs!
So, whether you are an adult or a child, a
beginner or a pro, living with or without a
disability, there is a stage out there for
everyone.
If you think Screech Arts or Access Arts
could be for you, visit screecharts.org.au
or accessarts.org.au to find out more.
Everyone is welcome!
CPL – Choice, Passion, Life
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