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Spells, Smoke and Mirrors: Magic, Grades 3-6
Holiday course Introduce yourself to the thrill of live magic with this exciting introductory course. Work with a NIDA expert to understand simple illusions, learn basic magic tricks and discover how to perform them for a live audience. Create a short presentation for family and friends. Course components Introduction to basic magic tricks for live performance Develop presentation and communication skills Presentation and performance techniques – share your work with family and...
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Acting Boot Camp, Grades 11-12
Holiday course A fast-paced intensive course for acting recruits: build skills in improvisation, character and scenework. Course components Improvisation: Discover the key principles and improve your spontaneity as a performer. Characterisation: Participate in practical exercises under the guidance of an industry expert designed to provide you with tools to create diverse character depictions. Technique: Unpack NIDA’s acting technique to identify the given circumstances of your...
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Picture This, 4-5 years (without parents)
Holiday course Put yourself in the picture and bring to life a favourite picture book story from this year’s National Book Week Shortlist. Use your body and voice in a creative play adventure inspired by the story and grab a taste of NIDA’s creative classes for 2-5 years olds. What is creative play? NIDA Creative Play actively engages children and parents in storytelling and artistic practice through voice, movement and dramatic play based activities. Children are supported by our...
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Screen Acting Boot Camp, Grades 7-10
Holiday course Identify and experience the essentials of screen acting. Build your on screen confidence as you develop skills in improvisation, character development and script work. Course components Spontaneity: Utilise improvisation skills to build a screen performance. Creative Expression: Participate in fun and engaging acting exercises to develop new creative ideas with others. Text interpretation: Bring to life through the application of acting technique a short written text...
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Writing for the Stage 101, Grades 11-12
Holiday course Discover the craft of writing for theatre. Build your ability to use structure, style and narrative. Create the beginnings of an original work that resonates with your audience. Course components Discover how to structure your writing effectively for the stage. Learn techniques to assist with concept development. Build your plot and character through dialogue to identify your writing "voice." Outcomes Creative development of ideas into writing synopsis and...
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Screen Acting Boot Camp, Grades 11-12
Holiday course Identify and experience the essentials of screen acting. Build your on screen confidence as you develop skills in improvisation, character development and script work. Course components Performance: Identify the given circumstances of your scene, apply actions and pinpoint your character’s objective as you create engaging on screen performances. Characterisation: Participate in practical exercises under the guidance of an industry expert designed to provide you with...
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Filmmaking: Steampunk Style @ Cockatoo Island, Grades 11-12
What would the past look like if the future had happened sooner? Enter the world of steampunk at Cockatoo Island. Drawing on the distinctive 19th Century industrial atmosphere set against the backdrop of Sydney Harbour, create your own short film using this unique setting as as inspiration. Develop screen acting and filmmaking skills and uncover the techniques of on location shooting. Receive a copy of your short film.
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NIDA Musical Theatre School, Grades 7-10
Holiday course A comprehensive course for committed young people with a passion for singing, acting and dancing. Collaborate with a Musical Theatre tutor to develop a solo and ensemble performance of popular musical theatre works. Present your work for your friends and family at the end of the course. Course components Voice and Song: Learn how the voice works; develop confidence with singing technique and performance. Acting Technique: Learn and apply NIDA acting technique in a...
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Filmmaking: Steampunk Style @ Cockatoo Island, Grades 7-10
Holiday course What would the past look like if the future had happened sooner? Enter the world of steampunk at Cockatoo Island. Drawing on the distinctive 19th Century industrial atmosphere set against the backdrop of Sydney Harbour, create your own short film using this unique setting as as inspiration. Develop screen acting and filmmaking skills and uncover the techniques of on location shooting. Receive a copy of your short film. Important information Please read our...
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Wonderland Stories, Grades 3-6
Holiday course Discover the amazing world of Alice and the characters she meets on her extraordinary adventures. Create characters using props and costume as you devise your own Wonderland scenes. Don’t be late! Course components Character Development: Develop a unique character for live performance. Spontaneity: Use improvisation in live performance. Apply improvisation techniques to the development of a new rehearsed work. Physical Awareness: Take command of your physical...
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