Drama for Grades 3-6, Belrose
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Practical skill based learning in the performing arts led by industry experts with a focus on personal and creative development.
Learning framework
Each term we focus on a specific area of performance practice to ensure students have a varied experience and learn a range of essential creative skills.
Students are able to join us at the start of any term during the year.
NIDA Open Drama courses are designed across a four term structure within the following learning framework:
Term one Improvisation and Performance Craft
Term two Voice and Movement
Term three Devising and Contemporary Performance
Term four Script Work and Staging
Term 1, 2024: Inventors' Workshop
Create your own wacky inventions inspired by the crazy and unlikely scenarios of children's author, Andy Griffiths. Explore improvisation techniques to unlock your imagination as you road test your creations! Present your wildest inventions and stories at the end of term.
Course components
- Craft: Participate in improvised scene work to develop basic acting technique.
- Freeing the Imagination: Develop new stories, ideas and adventures through improvisational exercises and techniques.
- Ensemble: Work as part of a team to achieve a shared goal through performance.
Term 2, 2024: Land Ahoy!
Embark on a thrilling sea escapade where pirates, mermaids, and mysterious sea creatures await. Develop physical and vocal dexterity as you explore sea shanties and deep sea soundscapes each week. Take family and friends on an end-of-term voyage - ALL ABOARD!
Course components
- Vocal Expression: Learn how the voice works and develop vocal confidence in a live performance setting.
- Physical Awareness: Take command of your physical presence on stage. Practice movement and performance skills through physical games, exercises and training.
- Performance : Apply acting, voice and movement practice to a short group presentation.
Term 3, 2024: Only 5 Minutes Until...
What if there was only 5 minutes until the portal back to your world closed forever? Or till your house was swallowed by a sinkhole? Or your boat went over the enormous waterfall? What would you do? Learn how to devise high stakes scenarios as you race against the clock to save yourself and keep your audience on the edge of their seats.
Course components
- Physical Awareness: Take command of your physical presence on stage. Practice movement and performance skills through physical exercises and training.
- Creative Expression: Participate in fun and engaging performance exercises, learn how to develop and share your original ideas with others.
- Collaboration: Incorporate and develop shared ideas into a live presentation.
Term 4, 2024: Animal Crackers
From the Fantastic Mr. Fox to the wise Bagheera, some of our best loved stories are told by unique animal characters. Discover how to analyse texts and explore backstories to uncover their human qualities. Develop stagecraft skills as you bring their stories to life and share your scripted scenework at the end of term in a rehearsed presentation.
Course components
- Text Analysis: Interpret and bring to life a short written text for live performance.
- Stage Craft: Consider the elements that contribute to the physical realisation of a performance.
- Performance: Apply acting, voice and movement practice to a short scripted, live presentation.
Important information
- Please read our Cancellation and Transfer Policy.
- Flights and Accommodation: From time to time we may need to cancel an advertised course. Before booking flights and accommodation for travel to attend a NIDA Open course, please contact the NIDA Open office to confirm if your course will proceed as planned. NIDA does not accept liability for any associated costs of attendance or cancellation.
- Please wear comfortable clothing you can move in for all drama and performance related courses. Clothing that restricts movement is inappropriate.
- Please wear closed-in shoes. Shoes may be removed in the rehearsal room on the direction of the class tutor.
- Please bring along a pen, notebook and bottle of water to all classes.
- If you are running late to collect your child, please call NIDA reception on 02 9697 7600. NIDA will only provide supervision during advertised course times.
- NIDA staff will supervise students in courses for Grades 3 to 10 during breaks. These students will not be permitted to leave the advertised venue without parental permission.
- Students in courses for Grades 11 and 12 will not be supervised during breaks and are free to leave the venue at designated break times should they wish.
Glen St Theatre, Belrose
Site Directions
Glen Street Theatre
Cnr Glen Street, Blackbutts Road, Belrose NSW 2085
There are two parking areas next to the theatre (entry via Glen Street) which includes some disabled parking spots. There is free street parking also available. If driving, turn off Forest Way onto Glen St and the theatre is on the left.
Public Transport
Glen St Theatre is not located near any train line, however regular buses operate along Forest Way and into Glen St. For more information on available bus services, visit https://transportnsw.info
Other Information
Please meet your tutor in the Glen St Theatre Foyer. Your tutor will be wearing a yellow NIDA lanyard.
Sessions
| When | Time | Where | Session Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sat 27 Jul 2024 | 9am - 10:30am (UTC+10:00) | Glen St Theatre, Belrose | |
| Sat 3 Aug 2024 | 9am - 10:30am (UTC+10:00) | Glen St Theatre, Belrose | |
| Sat 10 Aug 2024 | 9am - 10:30am (UTC+10:00) | Glen St Theatre, Belrose | |
| Sat 17 Aug 2024 | 9am - 10:30am (UTC+10:00) | Glen St Theatre, Belrose | |
| Sat 24 Aug 2024 | 9am - 10:30am (UTC+10:00) | Glen St Theatre, Belrose | |
| Sat 31 Aug 2024 | 9am - 10:30am (UTC+10:00) | Glen St Theatre, Belrose | |
| Sat 7 Sep 2024 | 9am - 10:30am (UTC+10:00) | Glen St Theatre, Belrose | |
| Sat 14 Sep 2024 | 9am - 10:30am (UTC+10:00) | Glen St Theatre, Belrose |