Courses for Young People

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Screen Acting Boot Camp, Grades 7-9

GRADES 7–9

Dive into fundamental screen acting techniques, improvisation and text analysis.

Drama School, Grades 7-9

GRADES 7–9

A comprehensive holiday course to ignite creativity in improvisation, character development, devising and acting.

Screen Acting Boot Camp, Grades 10-12

GRADES 10–12

Dive into fundamental screen acting techniques.

Performance Lab for Grades 7-10 – Audition

GRADES 7–10

A year-long program for dedicated students.

Musical Theatre School, Grades 7-9

GRADES 7–9

Musical Theatre School, Grades 10-12

GRADES 10–12

Unlock your passion for singing, acting, and dancing.

Wickedly Wonderful: Musical Theatre, Grades 7-9

GRADES 7–9

Develop your singing and storytelling skills in this gravity-defying adventure, inspired by Wicked.

Hitting Your Mark: Screen Acting, Grades 7-9

GRADES 7–9

Develop your technical ability in this engaging and comprehensive screen acting class.

Hitting Your Mark: Screen Acting, Grades 10-12

GRADES 10–12

Develop your technical ability in this comprehensive screen acting class.

Creative Arts, Acting and Drama Courses for Teens

NIDA Open offers acting classes, drama courses and creative arts programs for young people aged 12 to 18. Designed for beginners through to emerging performers, our Term and Holiday courses help teenagers develop confidence, creativity and storytelling skills in a supportive and inspiring learning environment.

Students can explore acting, improvisation, screen performance, musical theatre, design and other creative disciplines through one-day workshops, school holiday programs and multi-week term courses. Whether they’re stepping onto the stage for the first time or building on existing skills, our experienced teaching artists help young people learn, grow and connect with like-minded peers.

From acting workshops and theatre courses to screen acting and performance training, NIDA Open programs encourage self-expression, collaboration and creative confidence. Courses are held in Sydney, Melbourne, and Brisbane, offering accessible performing arts training for the next generation of storytellers.

NIDA respectfully acknowledges the Bidjigal and Gadigal Clans as the custodians of the lands where NIDA is located. We respectfully acknowledge all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Elders past and present and recognise their eternal connection to country. NIDA staff and students are honoured to work, learn and create on unceded sovereign lands.