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

17 Course/s Found
Writing for the Stage

ADULTS (18+)

Discover how to identify and express your unique voice as a writer.

The Confident Voice

ADULTS (18+)

Enhance your vocal technique.

Musical Theatre Workshop

ADULTS (18+)

Enhance your singing, dancing and acting skills through practical skills-based training.

TV Presenting Techniques

ADULTS (18+)

The essential skills necessary to engage a television audience effectively.

Screen Acting Techniques

ADULTS (18+)

Explore the fundamental elements of screen actor training.

Writing for the Screen

ADULTS (18+)

Discover the secrets of compelling screen writing.

NIDA Online: Writing for Performance – Finding your Story

ADULTS (18+)

An interactive course for budding writers.

Props Making

ADULTS (18+)

Learn to design, sculpt, mold, and finish props for stage or screen.

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.