The Arts Extend Cumbria project investigated the role of the arts on extended services by developing an after-school dance programme across a cluster of eight schools in the county. The programme focused on training, development and leadership by young people.
An evaluation of the year-long pilot project has found that parents and teachers of the children who attended dance clubs report that it has helped them become more motivated and interested in learning and develop more self awareness and confidence.
But the schools' rural location could threaten the future sustainability of the project.
Project co-ordinator Margaret Riches said: "When rural schools are involved you need to lay on a lot of extra support and transport to ensure that no child is excluded simply because they cannot get there. That is our biggest challenge in continuing the initiative."
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