<p>Performing arts and physical education should become compulsory in schools, said vice-chancellor of Dr Gangubai Hangal Music and Performing Arts University Hanumanna Nayaka Dore.<br /><br /></p>.<p>Inaugurating the JSS children’s theatre festival at Kalamandira in Mysore on Thursday, Dore said arts give a boost to thinking ability among children and encourages creativity while physical education leads to a strong body.<br /><br />“India has adopted English system of education. So the need for arts and physical education is all the more. Creativity can be induced through extra-curricular activities. So music, dance, theatre and sports should be encouraged based on the talent and interest of students. <br /><br />German and French schools lay stress on extra-curricular activities, so these nations excel in sports hand in hand with financial and infrastructural development,” he said.<br /><br />“The aim of any art form is self-satisfaction and enjoyment. So art cannot be imposed on a person. Parents should first understand the inclination of their children and encourage them to pursue activities of their interest,” he said.<br /><br />Theatre person Rameshwari Varma presided over the inaugural function. Director Shantaiah, Chandrasekhara Achar, Shankutala Hegde and B Jagadish were present on the occasion.</p>
<p>Performing arts and physical education should become compulsory in schools, said vice-chancellor of Dr Gangubai Hangal Music and Performing Arts University Hanumanna Nayaka Dore.<br /><br /></p>.<p>Inaugurating the JSS children’s theatre festival at Kalamandira in Mysore on Thursday, Dore said arts give a boost to thinking ability among children and encourages creativity while physical education leads to a strong body.<br /><br />“India has adopted English system of education. So the need for arts and physical education is all the more. Creativity can be induced through extra-curricular activities. So music, dance, theatre and sports should be encouraged based on the talent and interest of students. <br /><br />German and French schools lay stress on extra-curricular activities, so these nations excel in sports hand in hand with financial and infrastructural development,” he said.<br /><br />“The aim of any art form is self-satisfaction and enjoyment. So art cannot be imposed on a person. Parents should first understand the inclination of their children and encourage them to pursue activities of their interest,” he said.<br /><br />Theatre person Rameshwari Varma presided over the inaugural function. Director Shantaiah, Chandrasekhara Achar, Shankutala Hegde and B Jagadish were present on the occasion.</p>
