There are moments in a child’s education that stay with them for life. A first performance. A new friendship. The courage to step onto a stage. The joy of discovering a talent they did not know they had. For many students, the performing arts are where confidence begins to grow, not loudly, but steadily, through practice, teamwork, expression, and trust.
At Greengates School, we believe education is not limited to what happens inside the classroom. Our students grow through the experiences that challenge them, inspire them, and help them see the world, and themselves, in new ways. The Nord Anglia Education Performing Arts Festival is one of those experiences.
This year, the festival will bring together students from Nord Anglia schools across the Americas in Orlando, creating a unique opportunity for young performers to learn, collaborate, and connect through music, dance, theatre, and creativity.
A tradition that brings people together
Since the earliest civilisations, the performing arts have helped communities share stories, celebrate culture, and understand what it means to be human. From the great festivals of Ancient Greece to the public theatres of Elizabethan England, performance has always been more than entertainment. It has been a way to connect.
That same spirit continues today. When students perform, rehearse, sing, dance, act, or play music together, they learn something powerful: that their voice matters. They learn how to listen, how to take creative risks, how to support others, and how to keep going when something feels difficult.
These are not only artistic skills. They are life skills.
Why this festival is so valuable for Greengates students
For students in Years 7 to 10, the Performing Arts Festival offers a rare opportunity to step into a wider international community while continuing to represent the spirit of Greengates School.
During the festival, students will take part in specialist performing arts workshops, collaborate with peers from other Nord Anglia schools, and learn in environments designed to inspire creativity and excellence.
The experience is especially meaningful because it allows students to:
- Build confidence in a supportive, international setting
- Develop communication, collaboration, and performance skills
- Explore music, theatre, dance, and creative expression
- Learn from experienced educators and industry professionals
- Connect with students from different countries and cultures
- Become more independent, resilient, and open-minded
For some students, this may be a step towards a future in the performing arts. For others, it may simply be the moment they discover the confidence to try something new. Both outcomes matter.
Learning beyond the stage
One of the most powerful aspects of the performing arts is that they help students grow as people.
A student who learns to perform also learns to prepare. A student who rehearses with others learns responsibility. A student who stands on stage learns courage. And a student who collaborates across cultures learns empathy, adaptability, and respect. These qualities are essential in today’s world.
At Greengates School, we want our students to become confident, creative, globally minded individuals. Experiences like the Performing Arts Festival support that ambition by giving students the chance to learn in a real, memorable, and deeply personal way.
The Nord Anglia Education advantage
As part of the Nord Anglia Education family, Greengates students have access to learning opportunities that extend far beyond one campus. The Performing Arts Festival is a powerful example of this global connection in action.
Students are not only participating in a school event. They are joining a wider network of young people who share their curiosity, creativity, and ambition.
This global dimension is what makes the experience so distinctive. It gives students the chance to see themselves as part of something bigger, a community of learners across countries, cultures, and perspectives.
In partnership with Disney Imagination Campus
This year’s festival in Orlando includes opportunities connected to Disney Imagination Campus, where students can experience performing arts learning in a professional and highly creative environment.
Through workshops such as musical theatre, dance, instrumental music, and vocal performance, students can gain insight into how performers and creative professionals bring stories to life.
For young people, this kind of experience can be unforgettable. It shows them that creativity is not just something they practise at school, it is a skill that can open doors, build confidence, and shape the way they engage with the world.
A meaningful opportunity for your child
We warmly encourage Greengates families to consider this opportunity.
Your child does not need to see themselves as a future professional performer to benefit from the Performing Arts Festival. They simply need curiosity, openness, and the willingness to try.
Because the performing arts teach far more than how to perform.
They teach students how to stand tall, how to use their voice, how to work with others, how to express who they are, and how to discover what they are capable of becoming.
For Greengates students, the stage in Orlando is more than a destination. It is an opportunity to grow.
The stage is waiting. We hope to see our Greengates students at the Nord Anglia Education Performing Arts Festival in Orlando.
Learn more and register your child for the Performing Arts Festival here.
