BENEFITS & FEATURES

Minimax prioritises the talent of children at school level and provides National and International opportunities within the Performing Arts.  Over the past 10 years, we have identified and analysed our childrens’ and parents’ needs within the Performing Arts Industry – and have built firm and sustainable relationships with organizations such as Raizcorp, dance4life, KTV, SATCH, KKNK, Department of Education, etc. Opportunities are opening up at an extreme pace and we love sharing it with you.

Benefits and Features of the SPARK Spotlight to Parents and Children:

• The SPARK Spotlight is easy to complete and easy to access online.
• You can apply to become a SPARKIE in the comfort of your own home.
• Children aren't evaluated on their current abilities ONLY but also on their passion and interest in the performing arts.
• Together, You and your child can complete the Spotlight Application Form.
• Our potential SPARKIES don't have to prepare for an audition. 
• You can take your time in answering the questions.

Features of the Spark Production:

• Professionally produced Mini Production of Song, Dance and Drama.
• Specialist trainers in Production, Drama, Choreography and Voice Training.
• Collectively +290 hours spent on the programme by Minimax and the SPARKIES.
• The Programme will mainly take place in a school holliday after which the SPARKIES will rehearse once every two weeks for 2 hours and perform at + 6 events during school terms.
• Practice Material: Dances & Backtracks.
• Voice Recordings.
• Costumes and Props.
• Entry fees and entries to 6 performance platforms.
• Goodies for camp activities.
• Excluded: transport, accommodation, food and parents tickets to performances.

Benefits of the Spark Camp Programme to Parents and Children:

Child:

• Children are kept safe, creative and constructively active during a school holiday.
• Each SPARKIE forms a specific and irreplaceable part of the production which gives them a sense of belonging.
• Children are exposed to the performing arts industry in a safe and secure environment.
• At performances our SPARKIES will get to strut their stuff in front of live audiences.
• Our SPARKIES are nurtured by caring Minimax Personnel.
• Skill development such as, but not to limited to:  Leadership Development,  Teambuilding & Group work,  Communication, Discipline (Stage and Performance), A sense of being challenged, Socializing, Creativity, Problem solving, Self-management & awareness, Time Management, etc.

 Parent:

• A Safe and constructive environment for your child during school holidays.
• Only the performance schedule might interfere with the learners school programme at times.  We try to keep the programme as compact and time efficient as possible.
• Your child will have a sudden boom of enthusiasm.
• Exhausted but HAPPY kids at the end of the day.
• A sense of pride for your child’s growth and abilities.
• Support from caring MINIMAX Personnel