Courses

Discover Creativity These School Holidays
NIDA Open’s school holiday courses are the perfect way for children and young people to step into the world of performance, creativity and storytelling. Designed for ages 5–18, our short courses cover everything from acting and improvisation to screen performance, musical theatre, design, and more. Whether your child is taking their very first steps on stage or looking to deepen their skills, our tutors create a supportive, fun and inspiring environment to learn, grow and connect with others.

From one-day workshops to week-long adventures, NIDA Open offers holiday programs that build confidence, spark imagination, and give students practical tools they can use both on and off the stage. With courses held at NIDA Sydney and in locations across Australia, there’s something for every young storyteller ready to make the most of their school holidays.

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245 Course/s Found
NIDAWarts, Grades Prep-2

GRADES K-2

The enchanting world of NIDAWarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry!

Miracle and Rhyme: Musical Theatre, Grades 3-6

GRADES 3-6

Inspired by Roald Dahl, act and sing your way through a musical adventure!

The Peach Factory, Grades 3-6

GRADES 3-6

Dive into stage adaptions of Roald Dahl's best-loved stories.

Hitting Your Mark: Screen Acting, Grades 7-10

GRADES 7-10

Develop your technical ability in this comprehensive screen acting class.

Screen Acting Boot Camp, Grades 3-6

GRADES 3-6

Dive into the fundamentals of screen acting

TV Presenting Essentials

ADULTS (18+)

Develop a dynamic presentation persona in this introductory course,

Screen Writing Essentials

ADULTS (18+)

Unlock the secrets of compelling screenwriting.

Improvisation Essentials

ADULTS (18+)

Discover the core principles of improvisation.

Acting Essentials

ADULTS (18+)

Investigate fundamental acting techniques including improvisation, voice and movement.

NIDA acknowledges the Traditional Owners and Custodians of the lands on which we learn and tell stories, the Bidjigal, Gadigal, Dharawal and Dharug peoples, and we pay our respects to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Elders past and present.