Lead with Courage, Grades 11-12

Holiday course

Gain confidence speaking in public platforms and discover what matters to you as a leader of the future. Research influential and inspiring orators and learn how to write and structure dynamic speeches. Gain an awareness of your communicative habits and develop practical skills in voice and movement to help you present with impact. Deliver your message to an audience in both stage and screen platforms.

Learning opportunities

• Voice and body: learn techniques to improve vocal and physical presence.
• Confidence: develop your personal and creative confidence when speaking in front of an audience.
• Communication: learn strategies to deliver powerful speeches that will engage a variety of audiences.

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.
• Participants must provide their own lunch, including snacks and drinks.
• Students in courses for Grades 11–12 will not be supervised during breaks and are free to leave the venue at designated break times should they wish.