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1030 5th Avenue Southeast, 52403, Cedar Rapids, IA, United States

Studio on 5th: Expressive Arts at Tanager

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Expressing ourselves through the arts can be a powerful experience. That expression can occur through music, painting, dance, poetry, clay, acting or another art form. Expressive arts are a powerful intervention for children and families that has shown to boost self-confidence, develop inner strengths, and explore emotions.Some of the key benefits of expressive arts activities include:Cultivating Right Brain DevelopmentSupporting Youth to Feel Safe, Connection & Belonging, Meaning & Purpose and a sense of EfficacyIncreasing Social and Emotional DevelopmentUsing Expressive Arts to Enhance the Mind, Body and SpiritStrengthening Sense of SelfConnection to the Collective UnconsciousEnhanced self-expressionEnhanced use of the imaginationEnhanced use of all of the sensesHeightened ability to be in the present momentStrengthened ability to self-regulateStrengthened sense of capacity and self-efficacyDeveloped sense of personal identityDeeper sense of self awarenessDeeper sense of empathy for othersEnhanced sense of connection to others and sense of community