Courses

See How Creativity Grows
NIDA Open’s courses are the perfect way for children and young people to step into the world of performance, creativity and storytelling during school term and holidays. 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 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.

FIND YOUR COURSE

141 Course/s Found
Writer’s Boot Camp, Grades 9-12

GRADES 7-10

Explore fundamental script writing techniques to develop character, dialogue, narrative structure and dramatic tension.

Musical Theatre School, Grades 11-12

GRADES 11-12

Unlock your passion for singing, acting, and dancing

Tails from the Deep, Grades P-2

GRADES K-2

Immerse yourself in songs and stories inspired by beloved musicals.

Speak from the Heart, Grades 7-10

GRADES 7-10

NIDA Heroes, Villains and Spies: Screen Acting, Grades 3-6

GRADES 3-6

Step into the roles of daring heroes and cunning villains.

NIDA Food Fight: TV Presenting, Grades 3-6

GRADES 3-6

Inspired by popular TV cooking shows.

NIDA Actors Project, Grades 11-12

GRADES 11-12

Introduces young artists to essential performance skills.

TV Presenting Boot Camp, Grades 11-12

GRADES 11-12

Develop your on-camera persona.

Screen Actors Society, Grades 11-12

GRADES 11-12

Sink your teeth into scenes from cinematic classics.

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.