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Mayflower Performing Arts

Young People

Extra sabres and rifles, which have to be brought from the USA, will enable more young people to join iour great group.

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About this cause

MPA is a competitive colourguard. We encourage young people aged 5 years upwards to join the group where they learn dance, performance skills and manipulation of equipment. They are taught to be part of a team, develop self determination and keep very fit. We have around 50 young people in any given year and are especially proud that we keep around 15-20 teenagers at a time when it is 'not cool' to keep fit. The group is run and staffed by volunteers and we constantly fundraise to buy new equipment and costumes to allow our young people to compete at the highest levels. Membership subscriptions are kept as low as possible to allow inclusivity. Rehearsals are in a recognised deprived area.

How this cause brings people in the community together

Not only will the young people involved benefit from skills and fitness, the volunteer helpers develop fitness and wellbeing as adults. We encourage members to develop leadership skills and a sense of community which in turn will breed the next generation of instructors and adults with a sense of 'giving back'. As a competitive group, the wider community is proud of our achievements.