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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... [More]

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Drama School, Grades 7-10

Holiday course A comprehensive course for committed young people. Develop performance skills including improvisation, voice and singing, movement and dance, devising and acting to camera. The program includes a session on auditions and screen tests. Course components Ensemble: Work as part of a team to develop a shared creative vision. Creative Voice: Assume a variety of roles in a creative development process to generate new ideas for a live presentation. Spontaneity: Explore... [More]

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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... [More]

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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... [More]

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NIDA Bites, Grades 3-6

Holiday course Be challenged by a smorgasbord of several drama skills in one day. Be introduced to voice, movement, improvisation and acting skills in a taste test of what NIDA has to offer. Course components Spontaneity: Introduction to improvisation, discover how it can be used as both a rehearsal technique and performance tool. Voice: Practice fundamental voice technique and discover why voice training is essential to the actors tool kit. Movement: Experience movement training... [More]

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

Holiday course Get ready for three days of outrageously fun on-screen antics as you act out scenes from famous hero, villain and spy adventures. Stop moving trains, intercept international secrets and save the world – all from the safety of the rehearsal room! Develop skills in acting and characterisation as you rehearse and film scenes to camera. Present live and on-screen scenes at the end of the course for family and friends. Course components Technique: Practice acting to... [More]

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NIDA Bites, Grades 7-10

Holiday course Be challenged by a smorgasbord of several drama skills in one day. Be introduced to voice, movement, improvisation and acting skills in a taste test of what NIDA has to offer. Course components Spontaneity: Introduction to improvisation, discover how it can be used as both a rehearsal technique and performance tool. Voice: Practice fundamental voice technique and discover why voice training is essential to the actors tool kit. Movement: Experience movement training... [More]

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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. [More]

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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... [More]

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NIDA Bites, Grades 11-12

Holiday course Be challenged by a smorgasbord of several drama skills in one day. Take classes in voice, movement, improvisation and acting in a taste test of what NIDA has to offer. Course components Improvisation: Improve your confidence and spontaneity as a performer and use these skills to create engaging characters Voice and Movement: Become vocally and physically articulate as you work with an industry expert in the safely of the rehearsal room. Technique: Unpack NIDA’s... [More]

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