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! Discover how to work with green screen technology, develop skills in characterisation, rehearse and film scenes to camera. Course components Technique: Practice acting to camera techniques. Discover the difference between live...
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$455
$409.51
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inc GST
Heroes, Villains and Spies: Screen Acting, Grades 3-6
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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 week 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...
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$670
$603
Limited
inc GST
Drama School, Grades 3-6
<p><div class="flexslider">{image name:“2020_Photo call_3-6 (16)”}</div></p><h2 id="Holidaycourse">Holiday course</h2><p>A comprehensive course for committed young people. Develop performance skills
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Mon 8 Jul 2024
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10am
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NIDA Kensington, Sydney
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Mon 8 Jul 2024
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1:45pm
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Tue 9 Jul 2024
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10am
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NIDA Kensington, Sydney
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Tue 9 Jul 2024
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1:45pm
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NIDA Kensington, Sydney
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Wed 10 Jul 2024
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10am
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NIDA Kensington, Sydney
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Wed 10 Jul 2024
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1:45pm
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NIDA Kensington, Sydney
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Thu 11 Jul 2024
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10am
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NIDA Kensington, Sydney
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Thu 11 Jul 2024
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1:45pm
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NIDA Kensington, Sydney
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Fri 12 Jul 2024
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10am
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NIDA Kensington, Sydney
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Fri 12 Jul 2024
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1:45pm
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NIDA Kensington, Sydney
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$670
$603
Limited
inc GST
Drama School, Grades 3-6
<p><div class="flexslider">{image name:“2020_Photo call_3-6 (16)”}</div></p><h2 id="Holidaycourse">Holiday course</h2><p>A comprehensive course for committed young people. Develop performance skills
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Mon 15 Jul 2024
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10am
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NIDA Kensington, Sydney
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Mon 15 Jul 2024
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1:45pm
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Tue 16 Jul 2024
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10am
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NIDA Kensington, Sydney
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Tue 16 Jul 2024
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1:45pm
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NIDA Kensington, Sydney
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Wed 17 Jul 2024
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10am
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NIDA Kensington, Sydney
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Wed 17 Jul 2024
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1:45pm
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NIDA Kensington, Sydney
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Thu 18 Jul 2024
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10am
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NIDA Kensington, Sydney
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Thu 18 Jul 2024
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1:45pm
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NIDA Kensington, Sydney
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Fri 19 Jul 2024
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10am
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NIDA Kensington, Sydney
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Fri 19 Jul 2024
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1:45pm
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NIDA Kensington, Sydney
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Holiday course Jump aboard a magical carpet ride and chase your heart’s desire in this introduction to the world of Musical Theatre. Learn songs from popular ‘rags to riches’ musicals such as Cinderella and Aladdin. Develop scenework and movement routines to bring these inspiring musical stories to life on stage. Course components Voice and Song- Learn how the voice works; develop confidence with singing technique and performance. Acting Technique – Practice fundamental acting...
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$670
$603
Limited
inc GST
Rags to Riches: Musical Theatre, Grades 3-6
<p><div class="flexslider">{block name:“Demographic: Children holidays”}</div></p><h2 id="Holidaycourse">Holiday course</h2><p>Jump aboard a magical carpet ride and chase your heart’s desire in this
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Mon 8 Jul 2024
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10am
- 1pm (UTC+10:00)
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NIDA Kensington, Sydney
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Mon 8 Jul 2024
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1:45pm
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NIDA Kensington, Sydney
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Tue 9 Jul 2024
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10am
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NIDA Kensington, Sydney
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Tue 9 Jul 2024
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1:45pm
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NIDA Kensington, Sydney
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Wed 10 Jul 2024
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10am
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NIDA Kensington, Sydney
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Wed 10 Jul 2024
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1:45pm
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NIDA Kensington, Sydney
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Thu 11 Jul 2024
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10am
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NIDA Kensington, Sydney
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Thu 11 Jul 2024
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1:45pm
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NIDA Kensington, Sydney
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Fri 12 Jul 2024
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10am
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NIDA Kensington, Sydney
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Fri 12 Jul 2024
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1:45pm
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NIDA Kensington, Sydney
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Holiday course Enter the amazing world of wicked fairy tales and extraordinary characters inspired by the stories of Roald Dahl. Use costumes and props to create scenarios inspired by Dahl’s fantastic stories and poems. Course components Creative Voice: Participate in fun and engaging creative exercises inspired by the stories and poems of Roald Dahl. Storytelling : Explore stories, character adventures and creative problem solving through group and individual improvisation....
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$305
$274.49
Limited
inc GST
Beastly Rhymes, Grades K-2
<p><div class="flexslider">{image name:“2020_Photo call_K-2 (69)”}</div></p><h2 id="Holidaycourse">Holiday course</h2><p>Enter the amazing world of wicked fairy tales and extraordinary characters
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Holiday course Join us at NIDAWarts, School of Witchcraft and Wizardry. Create your own wizard or witch character through imaginative role play. Experiment in charms, potions and broom-flying as you combat the villain who must not be named. Course components Creative Voice: Participate in fun and engaging creative exercises. Storytelling : Explore stories, character adventures and creative problem solving through group and individual improvisation. Characters: Experiment with vocal...
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$305
$274.49
Limited
inc GST
NIDAWarts, Grades K-2
<p><div class="flexslider">{image name:“2020_Photo call_K-2 (90)”}</div></p><h2 id="Holidaycourse">Holiday course</h2><p>Join us at NIDAWarts, School of Witchcraft and Wizardry. Create your own wizard
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Holiday course With a pinch of fairy dust and a hand full of courage, follow Peter and Tinkerbell into the wild and wonderful Neverland. Adventure through forests, fly on the wind and save your friends from the clutches of Captain Hook! Create characters and develop original short stories inspired by the adventures of Peter Pan to share with your family and friends. Course components Creative Voice: Participate in fun and engaging exercises to develop new ideas and learn how to...
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$305
$274.49
Limited
inc GST
NIDA Neverland, Grades Prep-2
<p><div class="flexslider">{image name:“2020_Photo call_K-2 (20)”}</div></p><h2 id="Holidaycourse">Holiday course</h2><p>With a pinch of fairy dust and a hand full of courage, follow Peter and
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Holiday course Enter the amazing world of wicked fairy tales and extraordinary characters inspired by the stories of Roald Dahl. Use costumes and props to create scenarios inspired by Dahl’s fantastic stories and poems. Course components Creative Voice: Participate in fun and engaging creative exercises inspired by the stories and poems of Roald Dahl. Storytelling : Explore stories, character adventures and creative problem solving through group and individual improvisation....
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$365
$328.50
Limited
inc GST
Beastly Rhymes, Grades 3-6
<p><div class="flexslider">{image name:“2020_Photo call_3-6 (31)”}</div></p><h2 id="Holidaycourse">Holiday course</h2><p>Enter the amazing world of wicked fairy tales and extraordinary characters
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Holiday course A fast-paced intensive course for acting recruits: build skills in fundamental acting technique including improvisation, character development and scenework. Course components Spontaneity: Explore stories, ideas and narrative scene work through improvisation. Creative Expression: Participate in fun and engaging acting exercises to develop new creative ideas with others. Text analysis: Bring to life through the application of acting technique a short written text for...
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$365
$328.50
Limited
inc GST
Acting Boot Camp, Grades 7-10
<p><div class="flexslider">{image name:“2020_Photo call_7-10 (44)”}</div></p><h2 id="Holidaycourse">Holiday course</h2><p>A fast-paced intensive course for acting recruits: build skills in fundamental
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h2. Holiday course Identify and develop the essential skills required to write a short script. Be introduced to fundamental story principles through the practice of writing scenes and create a synopsis for a short stage play. No experience required, just a love of the written word and a desire to see those words come to life on stage! h2. Course components * Unlocking creativity: Discover where ideas come from and harness your imagination to develop a storytelling point of view. ...
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$365
$328.50
Limited
inc GST
Writer's Boot Camp, Grades 7-12
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<p>h2. Holiday course</p>
<p>Identify and develop the essential skills required to write a short script. Be
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Holiday course Sing, move and shine in this one hour, interactive experience that will entertain and excite the youngest of creative minds. These creative play exercises have been designed specifically for 2-3 year 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 and their parents are supported by our experienced tutors to: Develop...
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$40
$35.99
Limited
inc GST
Starlight, Star Bright 2-3 years (with parents)
<p><div class="flexslider">{block name:“Demographic: Children holidays pre-school”}</div></p><h2 id="Holidaycourse">Holiday course</h2><p>Sing, move and shine in this one hour, interactive experience
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Holiday course Become confident in how to present yourself to a theatre or screen director, practice auditions for theatre, film and TV. Participate in a ‘mock audition’, receive constructive feedback on your audition preparation and technique. Share your performance skills and new found audition confidence in a short presentation for family and friends at the end of the course. Course components Text interpretation: Interpret and bring to life a short written text for live and...
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$365
$328.50
Limited
inc GST
Auditions and Screen Tests, Grades 3-6
<p><div class="flexslider">{image name:“2020_Photo call_3-6 (77)”}</div></p><h2 id="Holidaycourse">Holiday course</h2><p>Become confident in how to present yourself to a theatre or screen director,
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$365
$328.50
Limited
inc GST
Auditions and Screen Tests, Grades 3-6
<p><div class="flexslider">{image name:“2020_Photo call_3-6 (77)”}</div></p><h2 id="Holidaycourse">Holiday course</h2><p>Become confident in how to present yourself to a theatre or screen director,
...
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Holiday course Starlight, Star Bright: Sing, Move and Shine in this one hour, interactive experience that will entertain and excite the creative minds of the smallest Star. Imaginative play exercises designed especially for 4-5 year 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 experienced tutors to: Develop...
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$40
$35.99
Limited
inc GST
Starlight, Star Bright 4-5 years (without parents)
<p><div class="flexslider">{block name:“Demographic: Children holidays pre-school”}</div></p><h2 id="Holidaycourse">Holiday course</h2><p>Starlight, Star Bright: Sing, Move and Shine in this one hour,
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Holiday course Become confident in how to present yourself to a theatre or screen director, practice auditions for theatre, film and TV. Participate in a ‘mock audition’, receive constructive feedback on your audition preparation and technique. Course components Text interpretation: Interpret and bring to life a short written text for live and recorded performance. Industry knowledge: Learn what casting agents and directors expect from actors through the casting process. Audition...
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$365
$328.50
Limited
inc GST
Auditions and Screen Tests, Grades 7-10
<p><div class="flexslider">{image name:“2020_Photo call_7-10 (36)”}</div></p><h2 id="Holidaycourse">Holiday course</h2><p>Become confident in how to present yourself to a theatre or screen director,
...
$365
$328.50
Limited
inc GST
Auditions and Screen Tests, Grades 7-10
<p><div class="flexslider">{image name:“2020_Photo call_7-10 (36)”}</div></p><h2 id="Holidaycourse">Holiday course</h2><p>Become confident in how to present yourself to a theatre or screen director,
...
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Holiday course Learn how to hit your mark, maintain eye line and develop a relationship with the camera as you gain consistency of performance in Screen Acting 101. Work with an industry expert as you learn to analyse contemporary scripts, apply characterisation techniques and discover the ins and outs of screen testing in this fun, fast paced course. Course components Develop a technical approach to Screen Acting in building your relationship to the camera and hitting your mark....
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$670
$603
Limited
inc GST
Screen Acting 101, Grades 11-12
<p><div class="flexslider">{block name:“Demographic: Young People screen acting”}</div></p><h2 id="Holidaycourse">Holiday course</h2><p>Learn how to hit your mark, maintain eye line and develop a
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Mon 15 Jul 2024
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10am
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NIDA Kensington, Sydney
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1:45pm
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Tue 16 Jul 2024
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10am
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NIDA Kensington, Sydney
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Tue 16 Jul 2024
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1:45pm
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NIDA Kensington, Sydney
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Wed 17 Jul 2024
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10am
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NIDA Kensington, Sydney
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Wed 17 Jul 2024
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1:45pm
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NIDA Kensington, Sydney
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Thu 18 Jul 2024
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10am
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NIDA Kensington, Sydney
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Thu 18 Jul 2024
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1:45pm
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NIDA Kensington, Sydney
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Fri 19 Jul 2024
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10am
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NIDA Kensington, Sydney
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Fri 19 Jul 2024
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1:45pm
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NIDA Kensington, Sydney
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Holiday course Dive fathoms below and explore what lies beneath the waves. Create your own mermaid or sea monster as you devise and discover a wonderful watery world of stories. Learn songs from popular musicals including Moana and The Little Mermaid. Present a short singing and acting presentation for family and friends at the end of this fun introductory course. Course components Character Development: Develop a character for live performance through improvisation and creative...
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$405
$364.50
Limited
inc GST
Tails from the Deep, Grades K-2
<p><div class="flexslider">{block name:“Demographic: Children holidays K-2”}</div></p><h2 id="Holidaycourse">Holiday course</h2><p>Dive fathoms below and explore what lies beneath the waves. Create
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Holiday course Want to be a YouTuber and host your own channel? Create your own online persona and practise on-camera technique; build vocal and physical presence. Create and present pieces to camera. Course components Presence: Develop a confident presentation persona as you develop your on camera technique under the guidance of a professional television presenter. Application : Apply effective interview technique as you write and execute your own interviews. Technique: Explore...
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$455
$409.51
Limited
inc GST
Go Viral: Presenting, Grades 3-6
<p><div class="flexslider">{block name:“Demographic: Children holidays”}</div></p><h2 id="Holidaycourse">Holiday course</h2><p>Want to be a YouTuber and host your own channel? Create your own online
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Holiday course Experience the power of voice, movement and improvisation as you rehearse and perform scenes from plays, films and TV. Course components Text interpretation: Interpret and bring to life a short written text for live and recorded performance. Voice: Practice fundamental voice technique and discover why voice training is essential to the actors tool kit. Movement: Experience movement training for the actor, engage your body in physical acting technique. Character...
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$455
$409.51
Limited
inc GST
Acting for Stage and Screen, Grades 3-6
<p><div class="flexslider">{image name:“2020_Photo call_3-6 (167)”}</div></p><h2 id="Holidaycourse">Holiday course</h2><p>Experience the power of voice, movement and improvisation as you rehearse and
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Holiday course The stories of Roald Dahl have inspired some of the most fabulous children’s musicals of all time including Matilda and Willy Wonka & the Chocolate Factory. Join a NIDA music theatre expert as we rehearse and recreate the revolting, amazing and inspiring stories on stage in music and song. Learn songs from your favourite Dahl musicals then rehearse and present a short music theatre performance for family and friends at the end of the course. Course components Voice...
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$670
$603
Limited
inc GST
Miracle and Rhyme: Musical Theatre, Grades 3-6
<p><div class="flexslider">{block name:“Demographic: Children holidays”}</div></p><h2 id="Holidaycourse">Holiday course</h2><p>The stories of Roald Dahl have inspired some of the most fabulous
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Mon 15 Jul 2024
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10am
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NIDA Kensington, Sydney
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NIDA Kensington, Sydney
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1:45pm
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NIDA Kensington, Sydney
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Wed 17 Jul 2024
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10am
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NIDA Kensington, Sydney
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Wed 17 Jul 2024
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1:45pm
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NIDA Kensington, Sydney
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Thu 18 Jul 2024
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10am
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NIDA Kensington, Sydney
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Thu 18 Jul 2024
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1:45pm
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Fri 19 Jul 2024
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10am
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NIDA Kensington, Sydney
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Fri 19 Jul 2024
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1:45pm
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NIDA Kensington, Sydney
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Holiday course After years of fighting, the Empress is desperate for peace. Only the greatest NIDA Ninja’s can help! Discover how to move like a Ninja and work as a team to rescue the empire. Become your favourite character from the Empress' court and create scenes to perform for your NIDA friends. Course components Creative Voice: Participate in fun and engaging drama exercises to develop personal and creative confidence. Storytelling : Explore storytelling, character adventure...
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$305
$274.49
Limited
inc GST
NIDA Ninjas, Grades K-2
<p><div class="flexslider">{block name:“Demographic: Children holidays K-2”}</div></p><h2 id="Holidaycourse">Holiday course</h2><p>After years of fighting, the Empress is desperate for peace. Only the
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Holiday course Broadcasting live from the NIDA studios is the National NIDA Mini News. Find out what it takes to be a TV presenter. Report on huge news stories such as the ongoing saga of the Three Little Pigs, Humpty Dumpty and other breaking news. Course components Creative Voice: Participate in fun and engaging exercises and activities to develop new ideas and learn how to share them with others. Storytelling: Explore stories, ideas and adventures through group and individual...
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$305
$274.49
Limited
inc GST
NIDA Mini News, Grades K-2
<p><div class="flexslider">{block name:“Demographic: Children holidays K-2”}</div></p><h2 id="Holidaycourse">Holiday course</h2><p>Broadcasting live from the NIDA studios is the National NIDA Mini
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Holiday course Become confident in how to present yourself to a theatre or screen director, practice auditions for theatre, film and TV. Participate in a ‘mock audition’, receive constructive feedback on your audition preparation and technique. Course components Audition Etiquette Select optimum audition materials compatible with your casting type. Undertake effective vocal and physical warm ups to ensure you’re ready on the day. Learn the ins and outs of effective post audition...
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$365
$328.50
Limited
inc GST
Auditions and Screen Tests, Grades 11-12
<p><div class="flexslider">{block name:“Demographic: Young People presenting”}</div></p><h2 id="Holidaycourse">Holiday course</h2><p>Become confident in how to present yourself to a theatre or screen
...
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Holiday course Shhh... listen very closely, what can you hear? Discover the world around us through story, sound and song. Use your voice and your body to create soundscapes inspired by a popular children’s storybook in this exciting introduction to NIDA Creative Play. 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 and their parents are...
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$40
$35.99
Limited
inc GST
Sound Around 2-3 years (with parents)
<p><div class="flexslider">{block name:“Demographic: Children holidays pre-school”}</div></p><h2 id="Holidaycourse">Holiday course</h2><p>Shhh... listen very closely, what can you hear? Discover the
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Holiday course Your mission is to design and create a theatrical costume for a character of your own choosing! Learn contemporary design techniques and amazing ways of creating costume using recycled clothing and non-traditional fabrics. Present your costumed character to family and friends at the end of the course. Course components Design: Apply fundamental design skills in the creation of a visual story Drawing: Explore costume rendering techniques to suit the needs of a design...
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$365
$328.50
Limited
inc GST
Costume and Design Challenge, Grades 3-6
<p><div class="flexslider">{block name:“Demographic: Children holidays”}</div></p><h2 id="Holidaycourse">Holiday course</h2><p>Your mission is to design and create a theatrical costume for a character
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Holiday course Shhh... listen very closely, what can you hear? Discover the world around us through story, sound and song. Use your voice and your body to create soundscapes inspired by a popular children’s storybook in this exciting introduction to NIDA Creative Play. 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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$40
$35.99
Limited
inc GST
Sound Around 4-5 years (without parents)
<p><div class="flexslider">{block name:“Demographic: Children holidays pre-school”}</div></p><h2 id="Holidaycourse">Holiday course</h2><p>Shhh... listen very closely, what can you hear? Discover the
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Holiday course Turn your favourite animated and computer game stories into a real-life adventure! Invent a monster or character inspired by popular computer games or animated characters and design a unique world for your character to live in. Create real life adventures, work on team challenges and create a short presentation for your NIDA friends. Course components Creative Voice: Participate in fun and engaging drama exercises to develop personal and creative confidence. Physical...
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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 Creative Voice: Participate in fun and engaging creative exercises inspired by Alice’s Wonderland adventures. Storytelling : Explore stories, character adventures and creative problem solving through group and individual improvisation. Characters:...
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Holiday course Inspired by popular TV shows like Modern Family and The Office, create your own ‘mockumentary’ with the NIDA team. Develop a unique character, create original scenes and experience green screen technology. Course components Character Development: Develop a unique character for recorded performance. Collaboration: Work in a group to incorporate new, shared ideas into a recorded performance work. Spontaneity: Use improvisation in a screen performance. Apply...
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Holiday course Design and film a television lifestyle program set at Taronga Zoo. Develop skills in TV presenting and reporting as you learn to enhance your on-screen presence and increase your confidence. Receive a copy of your segment. Course components Presenting: Understand and apply TV presenting technique. Collaboration: Engage in a group creative process to develop an original TV lifestyle program. Vocal Expression: Learn how the voice works and develop vocal confidence in a...
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Holiday course For the budding comedian: discover and develop skills in stand-up comedy. Write and tell funny stories, use the microphone effectively and make your audience laugh! This course is also excellent for building confidence in front of an audience. 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...
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Holiday course An introduction to the principles of creating costumes for stage and screen. Develop original design ideas through practical exercises with a NIDA tutor to build your skills and visual understanding. Course components Learn drawing techniques as you explore costume design concepts. Create the concept of a costume to pitch to an audience. Engage in technical exercises that will assist you to create costumes in the future. Outcomes Awareness of design techniques when...
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Holiday course Develop your understanding of lighting, sound and technical effects for production. This course provides a practical introduction to the equipment, roles and production processes which allow you to understand what happens behind the scenes. Course components Explore the role of Stage Management in a theatrical production. Discover a practical approach to lighting and sound operation. Work with an industry professional to uncover the staging possibilities of a...
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Holiday course Stories from high above the world. Travel in hot air balloons, rocket ships and fabulous flying machines to explore our wonderful world. Create fun flying adventures and grab a taste of NIDA’s creative classes for children aged 2–5 years. Parents and siblings in class One parent is asked to actively participate in this class with their child. Siblings and babies are not able to sit in on classes. The NIDA tutor is there to creatively coach, guide and inspire your...
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Holiday course Get those bodies moving as we dive into the stories of National Book Week. Use your body to recreate the scenes, sights and sounds of your favourite fictional worlds 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 and their parents are supported by our experienced...
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Holiday course Welcome to NIDAWarts, School of Witchcraft and Wizardry (and Acting). Develop your own witch or wizard character, explore NIDA acting technique and character development, and work with well-known scripts from popular films. This course includes a session with green screen technology. Course components Technique: Practice acting to camera techniques. Discover the difference between live and recorded performance craft. Character Development: Develop and record a...
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Holiday course Work with a NIDA musical theatre expert to create a short song and story presentation for stage. This is a great way to introduce yourself to the magic of musical theatre and find out just what it takes to become a musical theatre star. Course components Singing: Focus on developing your vocal range and ability through singing intensives. Acting: Apply NIDA acting technique to song lyrics to unlock the meaning behind the words. Dancing: Perform choreographed routines...
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Holiday course Write, devise and direct scenes; collaborate with others to perform a new theatrical work. You’ll work with an industry professional to identify methods to best utilise a set of stimulus objects and materials, developing techniques to work as an ensemble and embrace the demands of performance. This course is for theatre makers and students who love all aspects of the performance process. Present your work to an invited audience including family and friends. Important...
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Holiday course Want to be a TV host? Practise on-camera technique; build vocal and physical presence. Explore interview technique and present pieces to camera. Course components Presence: Develop a confident presentation persona as you develop your on camera technique. Interviews: Examine effective interview techniques for lifestyle television as you write and perform your own interviews. Technique: Explore your vocal and physical range as you participate in a variety of practical...
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Holiday course Discover film, television and theatre make-up secrets. Learn how to make bruises, black eyes, cuts, wounds and missing teeth to make your actors look like they’ve been in a fight or injured. This special effects make-up course will give you an insight into industry practice. Course components Technique: Learn fundamental make-up application techniques for screen. Design: develop a simple make-up design for a character of your own choosing. Effects: Learn how to...
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Holiday course Get audition ready with NIDA experts as you learn the skills of audition preparation. Practise, present and perfect your material and participate in a simulated audition process. Course components Rehearsal: Gain feedback from NIDA’s industry experts on audition etiquette in a simulated professional audition environment. Industry: Discover strategies from a professional actor on how to complete a successful audition. Technique: Learn how to select, prepare and...
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Holiday course Practise skills in script writing and create drama through structure, dialogue and character. Develop the ways in which character and dialogue support ideas. Course components Creativity: Discover where ideas come from and harness your imagination to develop a storytelling point of view. Story Structure: Explore a variety of dramatic writing techniques including the 3 act structure and the Hero’s Journey. Scriptwork: Develop a treatment for a new short play, of which...
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Holiday course Design and film a television lifestyle program set at Taronga Zoo. Develop skills in TV presenting and reporting as you learn to enhance your on-screen presence and increase your confidence. Receive a copy of your segment. Course components Presenting: Understand and apply TV presenting technique. Collaboration: Engage in a group creative process to develop an original TV lifestyle program. Vocal Expression: Learn how the voice works and develop vocal confidence in a...
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Holiday course Investigate the complexities of being a heroine or hero in popular culture scenarios. Deconstruct film and fiction such as “The Giver”, “Divergent” and “The Hunger Games”. Act in high-stakes situations as you explore pivotal scenes and sequences. Develop skills in dramatic improvisation, green screen technology and stage combat. Course components Text interpretation: Bring to life through the application of NIDA acting technique a short written text for recorded...
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Holiday course Experience the power of voice, movement and improvisation as you rehearse and perform scenes from plays, films and TV. Course components Explore characterisation through actions, objectives and given circumstances. Develop on screen personal presence and self-awareness. Discover techniques to use your voice and movement effectively in scene work. Outcomes Increased confidence in the creation of improvised scenarios and characters. Enhanced ability to apply voice and...
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Sing, move and shine like a star in a mini musical adventure. Learn songs from popular film and stage musicals including Frozen, Cinderella or Mary Poppins. Create simple movement routines and develop characters inspired by the musical stories. Present a short singing and acting presentation for family and friends at the end of this fun introductory course. Course components Voice and Song- Develop confidence singing in front of a live audience. Movement- Create simple movement...
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Holiday course Savour the sweetness of a chocolate factory, and outwit the wickedness of an adult world in a mini-musical adventure inspired by the words of Roald Dahl. Learn and perform revolting, amazing and inspiring stories in a singing and acting presentation for family and friends at the end of this fun, introductory course. Course components Voice and song: Develop confidence singing in front of a live audience. Movement: Create simple movement routines to support your mini...
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Holiday course Fly to the moon, swing on a star but beware the black hole! Create intergalactic characters and explore the outer reaches of the universe in an out-of-this-world acting adventure. Devise a short presentation based on the characters you create and present your work for family and friends at the end of the course. Course components Creative Voice: Participate in fun and engaging drama exercises inspired by stories from outer space. Storytelling : Explore stories,...
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Holiday course Working with NIDA experts, develop fundamental performance and creative skills to assist your preparation for the VCE Theatre Studies Stagecraft and the VCE Solo Performance. A practical and experiential introduction to analysing text and building character for live performance. Course components Acting Technique: Apply acting technique to a monologue. Physical and Vocal Performance: Develop and apply fundamental physical and vocal skills. Rehearsal: Gain feedback...
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Holiday course Follow the yellow brick road to Storybook City and bring to life your favourite character adventures. Save Snow White from the Hunter, search the enchanted forest for a tasty ginger bread house but beware the boy who cries WOLF! Develop your own storybook character, create, rehearse and present scenes for your NIDA friends at the end of the course. Course components Creative Voice: Participate in fun and engaging creative exercises inspired by popular storybook...
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Holiday course Get ready for action as you discover all the moves that make a pop star. Create a character, learn a dance routine and invent your own lyrics to a funky tune. Meet your fans on the final afternoon! Course components Voice and song: Develop confidence singing in front of a live audience. Movement: Participate in simple dance and movement routines to support your mini popstar performance. Physical Expression: Participate in games and exercises that promote expressive...
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Holiday course Explore the world of Broadway musicals through dance. Work as a team to recreate some of musical theatre’s most famous ensemble routines. Perform pieces in different styles and from different eras in this introductory course for budding musical theatre performers. Course components Acting: Create authentic performances as you apply NIDA acting technique to famous Broadway musical numbers. Singing: Work with an accompanist to develop your vocal range and flexibility....
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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. Parents are required to be in the room at all times. What is creative play? NIDA Creative Play actively engages children and parents in storytelling and artistic practice through voice, movement and dramatic...
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Holiday course Get audition ready with NIDA experts as you learn the skills of audition preparation. Practise, present and perfect your material and participate in a simulated audition process.
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Holiday course Breaking news stories from around the country! This course focuses on what it takes to be a TV Presenter. Develop your own news stories and learn how to present them to camera. Course components Presenting: Understand and apply TV presenting technique. Vocal Expression: Learn how the voice works and develop vocal confidence in a live and recorded performance setting. Physical Awareness: Learn effective physical preparation with postural alignment, body language and...
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Holiday course A fast-paced intensive course for acting recruits: build skills in fundamental acting technique including improvisation, character development and scenework. Perform scenes for family and friends at the end of the course. Course components Spontaneity: Explore stories, ideas and narrative scene work through improvisation. Creative Expression: Participate in fun and engaging acting exercises to develop new creative ideas with others. Text analysis: Bring to life...
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For HSC students HSC Drama Performance is a comprehensive course for HSC Drama students. Broaden your understanding of performance styles and develop improvisation, acting and devising techniques. The focus is on how best to communicate as a performer to an audience in both the group and individual performance. Learning opportunities Text Analysis: practice the skills of interpreting texts as a performer Devising Techniques: discover strategies for generating performance material...
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Holiday course Build vocal and physical presence as you explore interview techniques and present lifestyle pieces to camera. Develop your on-screen persona in this practical exploration of TV presenting. Course components Technique: Work on your vocal and physical presence as you unlock your unique on screen persona. Self Awareness: Develop the self -awareness to enhance your non-verbal communication skills. Communication: Gain confidence in interpersonal skills and interviewing...
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Holiday course Go on an amazing race through various locations across Sydney. Create characters and document their journey as you stage and record various challenges, detours, pit-stops and road-blocks. Learn how to create your own mini-episode of NIDA’s Amazing Race and receive a copy of your work. Start each day at NIDA, shoot on location and edit your work in NIDA’s Video Edit Suite. Course components Filmmaking: Under the guidance of a professional filmmaker create characters...
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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 Freeing the Imagination: Discover exercises and games that promote spontaneity, creative expression and self-confidence. Vocal Expression: Participate in games and exercises that promote vocal expressiveness and confidence. Physical Expression: Participate in games and...
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Holiday course Sing from the rooftops of Edwardian London and dance through the chalk pictures of your imagination in this exciting, practical introduction to the world of musical theatre. Work with NIDA musical theatre experts to learn songs from the Mary Poppins musical. Develop scene work and movement routines to create a short but sweet performance for family and friends. Course components Voice and Song: Learn how the voice works; develop confidence with singing techniques and...
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Holiday course Identify and develop the essential skills required to write a short script. Be introduced to fundamental story principles through the practice of writing scenes and create a synopsis for a short stage play. No experience required, just a love of the written word and a desire to see those words come to life on stage! Course components Unlocking creativity: Discover where ideas come from and harness your imagination to develop a storytelling point of view. Dramatic...
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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...
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Holiday course Go on an amazing race through various locations across Sydney. Create characters and document their journey using smart phones or mobile devices as you stage and record various challenges, detours, pit-stops and road-blocks. Learn how to create your own mini-episode of NIDA’s Amazing Race and receive a copy of your work. Participants may use their own smart phone or recording device. Start each day at NIDA, shoot on location and edit your work in NIDA’s Video Edit...
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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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Holiday course Identify and develop the essential skills required to write a short script. Be introduced to fundamental story principles through the practice of writing scenes and create a synopsis for a short stage play. No experience required, just a love of the written word and a desire to see those words come to life on stage! Course components Unlocking creativity: Discover where ideas come from and harness your imagination to develop a storytelling point of view. Dramatic...
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Holiday course Investigate the complexities of being a heroine or hero in popular culture scenarios. Deconstruct film and fiction such as “The Giver”, “Divergent” and “The Hunger Games”. Develop skills in dramatic improvisation as you shoot on location and act in high-stakes situations exploring pivotal scenes and sequences. Course components Text interpretation: Bring to life through the application of NIDA acting technique a short written text for recorded performance. Technique:...
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Holiday course Investigate the complexities of being a heroine or hero in popular culture scenarios. Deconstruct film and fiction such as “The Giver”, “Divergent” and “The Hunger Games”. Develop skills in dramatic improvisation as you shoot on location and act in high-stakes situations exploring pivotal scenes and sequences. Course components Technique: Establish strong camera technique as you explore the potential of stage combat whilst using green screen technology. Performance:...
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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 Creative Voice: Participate in fun and engaging creative exercises inspired by Alice’s Wonderland adventures. Storytelling : Explore stories, character adventures and creative problem solving through group and individual improvisation. Characters:...
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Holiday course Will you defend your home planet or are you tempted by the dark side? Explore some of your favourite characters from far away galaxies. Shoot scenes from some of your favourite SCI-FI adventure movies and discover the techniques involved in acting for screen. Showcase your work to family and friends at the end of the course. Course components Technique: Practice acting to camera techniques. Discover the difference between live and recorded performance craft....
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Holiday course Reveal your inner Jedi warrior at Rogue Force Academy. Embark on an action packed mission as you create characters like Rey or Luke Skywalker. Develop original scenes inspired by some of your favourite Star Wars adventures. Present your devised scenes to your intergalactic senate of family and friends. This course includes a session in stage combat. Course components Character Development: Develop a unique character for live performance Spontaneity: Use improvisation...
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Holiday course Spend a week exploring performance for both stage and screen in this practical introduction to acting. Develop skills in improvisation, text analysis and script work then apply these skills to an on-screen performance. Present live and recorded scenes at the end of the week for your NIDA friends. Course components Craft: Participate in improvised scene work to develop basic acting and improvisation technique Technique: Practice acting to camera techniques. Discover...
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Holiday course Spend a week exploring performance for both stage and screen in this practical introduction to acting. Develop skills in improvisation, text analysis and script work then apply these skills to an on-screen performance. Present live and recorded scenes at the end of the week for your NIDA friends. Course components Craft: Participate in improvised scene work to develop basic acting and improvisation technique Technique: Practice acting to camera techniques. Discover...
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Holiday course Under the guidance of an industry expert, sink your teeth into meaty roles in this screen acting course that celebrates the strongest actors in the industry today. Explore roles portrayed by powerhouses such as Jennifer Lawrence, Eddie Redmayne and Cate Blanchett. Develop unique interpretations of these characters as you rehearse and film scenes to camera. Course components Technique: Practice acting to camera techniques. Discover the difference between live and...
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Holiday course Under the guidance of an industry expert, sink your teeth into meaty roles in this screen acting course that celebrates the strongest actors in the industry today. Explore roles portrayed by powerhouses such as Jennifer Lawrence, Eddie Redmayne and Cate Blanchett. Develop unique interpretations of these characters as you rehearse and film scenes to camera. Course components Technique: Practice acting to camera techniques. Discover the difference between live and...
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Holiday course Want to explore performance and acting but not sure where to start? Take your first step into the spotlight with this fun and practical, one day introduction to acting. Experiment with improvisation, acting and character development, then road-test your new skills on a short contemporary script. Receive practical advice from your NIDA tutor on how to further your creative development. Course components Spontaneity: Introduction to improvisation, discover how it can...
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Holiday course Want to explore performance and acting but not sure where to start? Take your first step into the spotlight with this fun and practical, one day introduction to acting. Experiment with improvisation, acting and character development, then road-test your new skills on a short contemporary script. Receive practical advice from your NIDA tutor on how to further your creative development. h2. Course components Spontaneity: Introduction to improvisation, discover how it...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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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Holiday course Work with a NIDA musical theatre expert to create a short song and story presentation for stage! This is a great way to introduce yourself to the magic of musical theatre and find out just what it takes to become a musical theatre star! Present your song and story presentation to family and friends at the end of the course. Course components Voice and Song: Learn how the voice works, develop confidence with singing technique and performance. Creative Expression:...
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Holiday course Stories from high above the world. Travel in hot air balloons, rocket ships and fabulous flying machines to explore our wonderful world. Create fun flying adventures and grab a taste of NIDA’s creative classes for children aged 2–5 years. 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...
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Holiday course Get those bodies moving as we dive into the stories of National Book Week. Use your body to recreate the scenes, sights and sounds of your favourite fictional worlds 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 experienced tutors to: Develop...
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Holiday course Discover the rapidly expanding sub-genre of Found Footage Horror. With your fellow filmmakers, create your very own paranormal found footage documentary under the guidance of a NIDA expert . Employ elements of collage and documentary filmmaking including jump scares, hand-held and point-of-view shooting. Explore creative development, directing, acting and basic editing. Course components Acting Technique: Explore characterisation and build technical skills through...
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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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Holiday course Breaking news stories from around the country! This course focuses on what it takes to be a TV Presenter. Develop your own news stories and learn how to present them to camera. Course components Presenting: Understand and apply TV presenting technique. Vocal Expression: Learn how the voice works and develop vocal confidence in a live and recorded performance setting. Physical Awareness: Learn effective physical preparation with postural alignment, body language and...
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Holiday course Get on pitch in this fast-paced introduction to acting and ensemble singing for live performance. Inspired by film and TV shows such as Pitch Perfect and Glee, work with a NIDA Musical Theatre expert on contemporary songs both accompanied and a cappella. Develop your singing and acting technique and wow your family and friends with an original ensemble showcase at the end of the course. Course components Voice and Song: Learn how the voice works; develop confidence...
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Holiday course Discover the wonders of your imagination at the Rainbow’s End. Explore the colours and stories of the natural world through a creative introduction to design, movement and storytelling. Design craft pieces inspired by the colours of the rainbow, create movement and dance to natural rhythms and music, invent original stories inspired by the world around you. Share your creative adventures with family and friends at the end of the course. Course components Design:...
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Holiday course Become confident in how to present yourself to a theatre or screen director, practice auditions for theatre, film and TV. Participate in a ‘mock audition’, receive constructive feedback on your audition preparation and technique. Course components Text interpretation: Interpret and bring to life a short written text for live and recorded performance. Industry knowledge: Learn what casting agents and directors expect from actors through the casting process. Audition...
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Holiday course Turn your favourite animated and computer game stories into a real-life adventure! Invent a monster or character inspired by popular computer games or animated characters and design a unique world for your character to live in. Create real life adventures, work on team challenges and create a short presentation for family and friends. Course components Creative Voice: Participate in fun and engaging drama exercises to develop personal and creative confidence....
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Holiday course Join us at NIDAWarts, School of Witchcraft and Wizardry. Create your own wizard or witch character through imaginative role play. Experiment in charms, potions and broom-flying as you combat the villain who must not be named. Course components Creative Voice: Participate in fun and engaging creative exercises. Storytelling : Explore stories, character adventures and creative problem solving through group and individual improvisation. Characters: Experiment with vocal...
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Holiday course An access all areas look at short film making at your fingertips. NIDA Open has collaborated with the experts at Smart Fone Flick Fest to produce a practical exploration of smart phone film making. Learn about the process of writing, directing and shooting a short film for Smart Phone film festivals. Bring your own device and start creating. Your future film is in the palm of your hand! Course information Participants are required to provide their own electronic...
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Holiday course Want to be a YouTuber and host your own channel? Create your own online persona and practise on-camera technique; build vocal and physical presence. Create and present pieces to camera. Course components Presence: Develop a confident presentation persona as you develop your on camera technique under the guidance of a professional television presenter. Application : Apply effective interview technique as you write and execute your own interviews. Technique: Explore...
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Holiday course Fly to the moon, swing on a star but beware the black hole! Create intergalactic characters and explore the outer reaches of the universe in an out-of-this-world acting adventure. Devise scenes based on the characters you create and present your scenes for your NIDA friends at the end of the course. Course components Character Development: Develop a unique character for live performance. Spontaneity: Use improvisation in live performance. Apply improvisation...
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Holiday course Start with nothing, risk everything and learn how to impress on stage in every moment. Learn fundamental short and long form improvisation skills, improve confidence, explore creative spontaneity and develop core acting skills. Course components Spontaneity: Develop comic timing and creative thinking skills through exercises in spontaneity and improvisation. Craft: Participate in improvised scene work to develop basic acting and improvisation technique. Ensemble:...
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Holiday course Want to be a TV host? Practise on-camera presenting technique as you build vocal and physical presence. Explore interview techniques, develop your on-camera persona and present live and recorded pieces to camera. Course components Presence: Develop a confident presentation persona as you develop your on camera technique. Interviews: Examine effective interview techniques for lifestyle television as you write and present your own interviews. Technique: Explore your...
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An introduction to the principles of creating costumes for stage and screen. Develop original design ideas through practical exercises with a NIDA tutor to develop your skills and visual understanding.
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Holiday course Take charge of your reality and make the world of your wildest dreams come to life on the big screen. Inspired by popular computer games and films such as Clash of Clans or Tomorrowland, work with a NIDA expert to turn your original story into a short film. Be introduced to all the elements of filmmaking including creative development, directing and acting. Receive a copy of your film. Course components Acting Technique: Explore characterisation and build screen...
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Holiday course After years of fighting, the Empress is desperate for peace. Only the greatest NIDA Ninja’s can help! Discover how to move like a Ninja and work as a team to rescue the empire. Become your favourite character from the Empress' court and create scenes to perform for friends and family. Course components Creative Voice: Participate in fun and engaging drama exercises to develop personal and creative confidence. Storytelling : Explore storytelling, character adventure...
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Holiday course Broadcasting live from the NIDA studios is the National NIDA Mini News. Find out what it takes to be a TV presenter. Report on huge news stories such as the ongoing saga of the Three Little Pigs, Humpty Dumpty and other breaking news. Course components Creative Voice: Participate in fun and engaging exercises and activities to develop new ideas and learn how to share them with others. Storytelling: Explore stories, ideas and adventures through group and individual...
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Holiday course Whether you’re in Home & Away or The Avengers, one of the most important skills is being able to ‘hit your mark’. It can also be the hardest to master. Develop the technical ability to be on target, scene after scene, with this intensive screen workshop. Explore working with scripts from television and film, acting in high stakes situations while maintaining the ability to master positions and props with precision. Course components Technique: Participate in an...
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Holiday course Follow the yellow brick road to Storybook City and bring to life your favourite character adventures. Save Snow White from the Hunter, search the enchanted forest for a tasty ginger bread house but beware the boy who cries WOLF! Develop your own storybook character, create, rehearse and present scenes for family and friends at the end of the course. Course components Creative Voice: Participate in fun and engaging creative exercises inspired by popular storybook...
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Holiday course Create your own intergalactic character and join forces with a legion of other space travellers. Battle against the dark forces in the universe to save your home planet. Build scenes based on your heroic travels and adventures. 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,...
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Holiday course This masterclass draws on actor training techniques to explore the relationship between voice and physicality. Achieve individual excellence in character delivery, emotional articulation and stage presence. Course components Voice: Become more vocally dynamic as you discover how to use your voice safely and effectively to communicate meaning to an audience. Movement: Create an articulate physicality through the application of movement principles from a variety of...
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Holiday course Fight dragons, hide treasure or be the princess at the ball in this exciting introduction to acting for stage and screen. Become your favourite movie or TV character then collaborate with your NIDA friends to create new adventures, stories and scenes. Practice presenting these scenes both live and in front of a camera. Course components Characters: Experiment with vocal and physical expression to create characters for performance. Storytelling : Explore stories,...
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Holiday course Stomp, stamp and trumpet your way through this exciting introduction to drama and creative play. Create characters and acting adventures inspired by Ursula Dubosarsky’s storybook ‘Too Many Elephants in this House’. Course components Introduction to acting through creative play Introduction to character development Introduction to basic theatrical concepts. Playing versus, Making a Play. Group work and creative problem solving Important information Please read our...
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Holiday course Musical Theatre School is a comprehensive course for committed young people with a passion for singing, acting and dancing. Collaborate with a singing tutor and choreographer 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...
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Holiday course Your mission is to design and create a theatrical costume for a character of your own choosing! Learn contemporary design techniques and amazing ways of creating costume using recycled clothing and non-traditional fabrics. Course components Design: Apply fundamental design skills in the creation of a visual story Drawing: Explore costume rendering techniques to suit the needs of a design brief Collaboration: Work with others to apply your visual ideas to a dramatic...
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Holiday course What are agents and casting directors looking for? How do you survive in such a tough profession? Meet industry guests to find out, and participate in simulated casting sessions. Course components Participate in a simulated casting session with an industry professional. Obtain an industry overview in a friendly question and answer format Empower yourself by defining the purpose of auditions and understand how integral they are to the casting process. Outcomes...
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Holiday course Inspired by popular TV shows like Modern Family and The Office, create your own ‘mockumentary’ with the NIDA team. Develop a unique character, create original scenes and experience green screen technology. Perform short scenes for family and friends at the end of the course. 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...
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Holiday course Walk on the moon, swing on a star and discover new planets in an out-of-this world acting adventure. Make space costume pieces from craft materials, create intergalactic characters then adventure through the outer reaches of the universe. Invite friends and family to join you for Space School graduation at the end of the day! Space School is a fun way to introduce younger school aged children to a full-day Drama School style program at NIDA. Course components...
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Holiday course Become a dragon for a day and create your very own dragon character adventure. Make simple costume pieces from craft materials. Invite family and friends to Dragon School graduation at the end of the day! Dragon School is a fun way to introduce younger school aged children to a full day Drama School style program at NIDA. Course components Communication: Participate in games and exercises that promote vocal expressiveness and confidence in communication. Creative...
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Holiday course In the deepest darkest jungle live the most wonderful, wild creatures. Are you a Lion or a Monkey, a Cheetah or a Zebra? Create your own animal character, make costume pieces from craft materials then go on an acting adventure to discover the depths of the Jungle. Invite friends and family to hear you ROAR at the end of the day in Jungle School graduation! Jungle School is a fun way to introduce younger school aged children to a full-day Drama School style program at...
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Holiday course Fly to the moon, swing on a star but beware the black hole! Create intergalactic characters and explore the outer reaches of the universe in an out-of-this-world acting adventure. Devise scenes based on the characters you create and present your scenes for your NIDA friends at the end of the course. Course components Creative Voice: Participate in fun and engaging drama exercises inspired by stories from outer space. Storytelling : Explore stories, character...
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Holiday course Battle it out in the NIDA Food Fight challenge as you compete for TV Kitchen supremacy! Inspired by popular TV cooking shows, develop an outrageous on-screen character, invent the silliest and strangest recipes then work with NIDA experts to create your own fantasy TV cooking challenge and develop real TV presenting skills. No cooking skills required: this could get messy! Important information Please read our Cancellation and Transfer Policy. Flights and...
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Holiday course Gather round the toad stool to meet the enchanted creatures at the bottom of the garden. Become an elf, fairy or fantastical creature for a day and create your very own magical adventure. Make simple costume pieces from craft materials. Invite family and friends to Elf School graduation at the end of the day! Elf School is a fun way to introduce younger school aged children to a full day Drama School style program at NIDA. Course components Communication: Participate...
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Holiday course Experience the core principles of NIDA actor training. Collaborate with a NIDA tutor to create voice, movement and devised performance projects. Course components Technique: Unpack NIDA’s acting technique to identify the given circumstances of your scene, apply actions and pinpoint your character’s objective with ease. Voice and Movement: Develop your technique to allow you to make strong physical and vocal choices on the rehearsal room floor under the guidance of a...
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Holiday course Designed for those passionate about musical theatre. Learn songs, choreographed dance routines and apply NIDA acting principles in an energised approach to all things musical theatre. Be guided in a reliable approach to song and dance routines and examine what it means to complete a show stopping musical theatre audition! Course components Apply NIDA acting technique to song lyrics and unlock the meaning behind the lyrics. Perform choreographed routines under the...
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Holiday course Learn the secrets of horror and special effects make-up to fool your friends and scare your family silly! Create a character inspired by popular film and TV icons then work with a NIDA expert to create a make-up design for your character that includes fake blood, bruises and blisters galore! Course components Technique: Learn fundamental make:up application techniques for screen. Design: develop a simple make:up design for a character of your own choosing. Effects:...
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Holiday course Follow the yellow brick road to Storybook City and bring to life your favourite character adventures on the big screen. Save Snow White from the Hunter, search the enchanted forest for a ginger bread house but beware the boy who cries WOLF! Rehearse and present live and recorded scenes from popular fairy tales and films for family and friends at the end of the course. Course Components Technique: Practice acting to camera techniques. Discover the difference between...
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Holiday course Fly to the moon, swing on a star but beware the black hole! Create intergalactic characters and explore the outer reaches of the universe in an out-of-this-world acting adventure. Devise scenes based on the characters you create and present your scenes for family and friends at the end of the course. Course components Character Development: Develop a unique character for live performance. Spontaneity: Use improvisation in live performance. Apply improvisation...
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Holiday course Investigate the complexities of being a heroine or hero in popular culture scenarios. Deconstruct film and fiction such as “The Giver”, “Divergent” and “The Hunger Games”. Act in high stakes situations as you explore pivotal scenes and sequences. Develop skills in dramatic improvisation, green screen technology and stage combat. Course components Technique: Establish strong camera technique as you explore the potential of stage combat whilst using green screen...
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Holiday course Want to be a TV host? Practise on-camera technique; build vocal and physical presence. Explore interview technique and present pieces to camera. Course components Presence: Develop a confident presentation persona as you develop your on camera technique. Interviews: Examine effective interview techniques for lifestyle television as you write and perform your own interviews. Technique: Explore your vocal and physical range as you participate in a variety of practical...
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Holiday course Engage in intensive scene work from iconic US films that explore the journey of self-discovery from teen years into adulthood. Apply NIDA acting techniques to scenes from films such as Easy A, Almost Famous and The Fault in Our Stars under the direction of a NIDA tutor and accent coach. Course components Collaboration: Work closely with other actors as you develop characters and unlock the truth of your scene. Technique: Establish a relationship with the camera as...
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Holiday course Ice cream and sandcastles, sunsets and road trips…summer is a time of excitement, transformation and growth. This year, collaborate with a NIDA tutor to create an original summer story for the big screen. Learn film acting, writing and production techniques then shoot your short film adventure at iconic locations across Sydney. Share scenes from your short film with the NIDA community. All participants receive a copy of their short film. Course components Acting...
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Holiday course With a pinch of fairy dust and a hand full of courage, follow Peter and Tinkerbell into the wild and wonderful Neverland. Adventure through forests, fly on the wind and save your friends from the clutches of Captain Hook! Create characters and develop original short stories inspired by the adventures of Peter Pan. Course components Creative Voice: Participate in fun and engaging exercises to develop new ideas and learn how to share them with others. Storytelling:...
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Holiday course Discover the rapidly expanding sub-genre of Found Footage Horror. With your fellow filmmakers, create your very own paranormal found footage documentary under the guidance of a NIDA expert. Employ elements of collage and documentary filmmaking including jump scares, hand-held and point-of-view shooting. Explore creative development, directing, acting and basic editing. Receive a copy of your film to terrify your friends. Course components Acting Technique: Explore...
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Holiday course Ice cream and sandcastles, sunsets and road trips…what will your summer story be? Work with a tutor and your NIDA friends to create an original summer story adventure. Learn acting and storytelling techniques. Share your original live scenes with family and friends at the end of the course. Course components Creative Voice: Participate in fun and engaging exercises to develop new ideas and learn how to share them with others. Storytelling: Explore stories, character...
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Holiday course Discover the rapidly expanding sub-genre of Found Footage Horror within the industrial atmosphere of the historic buildings and gardens of Abbotsford Convent. With your fellow film makers, create your very own paranormal found footage documentary under the guidance of a NIDA expert. Employ elements of collage and documentary filmmaking including jump scares, hand held and point of view shooting. Explore creative development, directing and acting. Receive a copy of...
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Holiday course Discover the rapidly expanding sub-genre of Found Footage Horror within the industrial atmosphere of the historic buildings and gardens of Abbotsford Convent. With your fellow film makers, create your very own paranormal found footage documentary under the guidance of a NIDA expert. Employ elements of collage and documentary filmmaking including jump scares, hand held and point of view shooting. Explore creative development, directing and acting. Receive a copy of...
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Holiday course Ice cream and sandcastles, sunsets and road trips…what will your summer story be? Work with a tutor and your NIDA friends to create an original summer story adventure. Learn acting and storytelling techniques. Share your original live scenes with family and friends at the end of the course. Course components Character Development: Develop a unique character for live performance. Spontaneity: Use improvisation in live performance. Apply improvisation techniques to the...
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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 Creative Voice: Participate in fun and engaging creative exercises inspired by Alice’s Wonderland adventures. Storytelling : Explore stories, character adventures and creative problem solving through group and individual improvisation. Characters:...
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Holiday course Want to explore acting for film or TV but not sure where to start? Take your first step with this practical introduction to acting on screen. Get comfortable on camera, experiment with introductory techniques and receive practical advice from your NIDA tutor in a friendly group forum at the end of the day. Course components Technique: Practice acting to camera techniques. Discover the difference between live and recorded performance craft. Creative Expression:...
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Holiday course Will you defend your home planet or are you tempted by the dark side? Explore some of your favourite characters from far away galaxies. Shoot scenes from some of your favourite Sci-Fi adventure movies and discover the techniques involved in acting for screen. Showcase your work to family and friends at the end of the course. Course components Technique: Practice acting to camera techniques. Discover the difference between live and recorded performance craft....
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Holiday course Want to explore acting for film or TV but not sure where to start? Take your first step with this practical introduction to acting on screen. Get comfortable on camera, experiment with introductory techniques and receive practical advice from your NIDA tutor in a friendly group forum at the end of the day. Course components Screen Acting Performance: Learn acting, voice, and movement approaches to creating an engaging on- screen performances. Technique: Establish a...
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Holiday course Discover the rapidly expanding sub-genre of Found Footage Horror within the industrial atmosphere of the regenerated rail yards at Carriageworks. With your fellow film makers, create your very own paranormal found footage documentary under the guidance of a NIDA expert . Employ elements of collage and documentary filmmaking including jump scares, hand held and point of view shooting. Explore creative development, directing and acting. Receive a copy of your film to...
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Holiday course Discover the rapidly expanding sub-genre of Found Footage Horror within the industrial atmosphere of the regenerated rail yards at Carriageworks. With your fellow film makers, create your very own paranormal found footage documentary under the guidance of a NIDA expert . Employ elements of collage and documentary filmmaking including jump scares, hand held and point of view shooting. Explore creative development, directing and acting. Receive a copy of your film to...
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Holiday course Experience all aspects of acting for film and television. Create detailed characters, learn voice and movement techniques and understand the intricacies of acting for camera in this in-depth exploration of screen performance. Showcase your screen skills to family and friends at the end of the course. Course components Acting Technique: Learn and apply fundamental screen acting techniques. Text interpretation: Bring to life scripted and improvised scenes for recorded...
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Holiday course Enter the amazing world of wicked fairy tales and extraordinary characters inspired by the stories of Roald Dahl. Use costumes and props to create scenarios inspired by Dahl’s fantastic stories and poems. Perform scenes at the end of the course for family and friends. Course components Creative Voice: Participate in fun and engaging creative exercises inspired by the stories and poems of Roald Dahl. Storytelling : Explore stories, character adventures and creative...
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Sing, move and shine like a star in a mini musical adventure. Learn songs from popular film and stage musicals including Frozen, Cinderella or Mary Poppins. Create simple movement routines and develop characters inspired by the musical stories. Present a short singing and acting presentation for family and friends at the end of this fun introductory course. Course components Voice and Song- Develop confidence singing in front of a live audience. Movement- Create simple movement...
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Holiday course What makes a great speech memorable? Is it the content, the delivery or the passion? Or is it the perfect blend of each? Discover Public Speaking techniques to engage and enthral audiences and build your confidence to be that memorable speaker. Under the guidance of a NIDA expert develop skills in voice, movement, storytelling and presentation. Speak from the heart as you present speeches to your family and friends at the end of the course. Course components Vocal...
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Holiday course Take charge of your reality and make the world of your wildest dreams come to life on the big screen. Inspired by popular computer games and films such as Clash of Clans or Tomorrowland, work with a NIDA expert to turn your original story into a short film. Be introduced to all the elements of filmmaking including creative development, directing and acting. Receive a copy of your film. Course components Acting Technique: Explore characterisation and build screen...
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Holiday course Breaking news stories from your local area! Discover what it takes to be a TV Presenter as you investigate and develop your own news stories and learn how to present them to camera. Build your on-camera confidence and present a recorded and ‘live’ broadcast for family and friends at the end of the course. Course components Presenting: Understand and apply TV presenting technique. Vocal Expression: Learn how the voice works and develop vocal confidence in a live and...
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Holiday course Strange things are afoot on Cockatoo Island. Uncover the secrets of this mysterious part of Sydney. Work with a group of young NIDA artists and a mentor filmmaker to develop original characters and scene work into a original short film concept. Perform in and receive a copy of your film. Course components Acting Technique – Explore characterisation and build technical skills through improvisation and the application of NIDA acting technique to an on-screen...
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Holiday course Breaking news stories from your local area! Discover what it takes to be a TV Presenter as you Investigate and develop your own news stories and learn how to present them to camera. Build your on-camera confidence and present a recorded and ‘live’ broadcast for family and friends at the end of the course. Course components Presenting: Understand and apply TV presenting technique. Vocal Expression: Learn how the voice works and develop vocal confidence in a live and...
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Holiday course Strange things are afoot on Cockatoo Island. Channel your inner filmmaker as you uncover the secrets of this mysterious part of Sydney. Collaborate with your fellow NIDA artists and a mentor filmmaker to create and perform in a short film developed from original characters and scene work. Receive a copy of your film to share with friends and family. Course components Acting Technique – Explore characterisation and build technical skills through improvisation and the...
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Holiday course Want to explore performance and acting but not sure where to start? Take your first step into the spotlight with this fun and practical, one day introduction to acting. Experiment with improvisation, acting and character development, then road-test your new skills on a short contemporary script. Course components Spontaneity: Introduction to improvisation, discover how it can be used as both a rehearsal technique and performance tool. Text interpretation: Enjoy...
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Holiday course Want to explore musical theatre performance but not sure where to start? Take your first step into the spotlight with this fun and practical, one day introduction to musical theatre. Discover techniques for storytelling through song as you learn voice, acting and character development skills to start you on the road to the wonderful world of musical theatre. Receive practical advice from your NIDA tutor on how to further your creative development in a friendly group...
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Holiday course Want to explore musical theatre performance but not sure where to start? Take your first step into the spotlight with this fun and practical, one day introduction to musical theatre. Discover techniques for storytelling through song as you learn voice, acting and character development skills to start you on the road to the wonderful world of musical theatre. Receive practical advice from your NIDA tutor on how to further your creative development in a friendly group...
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Holiday course “Cast Off! Set Sail!” Turn the ships wheel and steer the bow towards the vast open ocean. Find your sea legs as you explore the Seven Seas. Devise stories of those who came before or will come after! Beware of Davey Jones' locker on our ocean adventure. Course components Storytelling – Explore stories, character adventures and creative problem solving through group and individual improvisation. Performance – Apply acting, voice and movement practice to a short, live...
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Holiday course Want to explore musical theatre performance but not sure where to start? Take your first step into the spotlight with this fun and practical, one day introduction to musical theatre. Discover techniques for storytelling through song as you learn voice, acting and character development skills to start you on the road to the wonderful world of musical theatre. Receive practical advice from your NIDA tutor on how to further your creative development in a friendly group...
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Holiday course A crime has been committed! What’s the crime and who is the perpetrator? Create an immersive theatre experience for your friends and family as your investigation plays out in the historic corridors and rehearsal rooms of NIDA. The mystery is solved by revealing secrets, investigating clues and enacting events surrounding the crime. But can your audience solve the Sherlock Project before it’s too late? Course components Spontaneity – Apply improvisation techniques to...
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Holiday course Discover incredible new powers as you create your own superhero to join the NIDA League in its battle against evil. Come to the rescue as you perform to your NIDA friends in action-packed scenes at the end of the course. Course components Creative Voice: Participate in fun and engaging drama exercises to develop personal and creative confidence. Storytelling : Explore superhero stories, character adventures and creative problem solving through group and individual...
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Holiday course Ice cream and sandcastles, sunsets and road trips…summer is a time of excitement, transformation and growth. This year, collaborate with a NIDA tutor to create a summer story using screen acting and film story techniques for the big screen. Share scenes from your screen adventures with the NIDA community. Course components Acting technique: Learn and apply fundamental screen acting techniques. Text interpretation: Bring to life through the application of NIDA acting...
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Holiday course Bad Dads, Awful Aunties, and Gangsta Grannies unite in this raucous NIDA holiday, short course. Write, create, and stage your own short musical based on David Walliams' best sellers. Learn the foundations of adapting a literary work for the stage, collaborate with an ensemble to write original song lyrics, and get ready to launch a new musical revelation for family and friends at the end of the course. Course components Voice and Song- Learn how the voice works;...
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Holiday course Create dynamic characters for a new reality TV show and document their journey as they make a mad dash through Sydney. Stage and record scenes on location documenting detours, pit-stops and roadblocks. Navigate unknown areas, interact with the locals, perform challenges and then make the final sprint to the finish line. Perform in character and present recorded and live scenes for family and friends at the end of the course. Course components Character Development:...
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Holiday course Want to explore acting for film and TV but not sure where to start? Take your first step with this practical, one day introduction to acting on screen. Get comfortable on camera, experiment with introductory techniques and receive practical advice from your NIDA tutor on developing your screen presence. Course components Screen Acting Performance: Learn acting, voice, and movement approaches to creating an engaging on- screen performances. Technique: Establish a...
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Want to explore acting in film and TV but not sure where to start? Take your first step with this practical, one day introduction to acting on screen. Discover your screen presence and experiment with introductory techniques as you get comfortable on camera. Receive practical advice from your NIDA teaching artist on how to further your creative journey in a friendly group forum for parents and students at the end of the day.
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Want to explore acting in film and TV but not sure where to start? Take your first step with this practical, one day introduction to acting on screen. Discover your screen presence and experiment with introductory techniques as you get comfortable on camera.
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Holiday course Fly to the moon, swing on a star but beware the black hole! Create intergalactic characters and explore the outer reaches of the universe in an out-of-this-world acting adventure. Devise a short presentation based on the characters you create and present your work for family and friends at the end of the course. Course components Creative Voice: Participate in fun and engaging drama exercises inspired by stories from outer space. Storytelling : Explore stories,...
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Holiday course Work with a NIDA musical theatre expert to create a short song and story presentation for stage. This is a great way to introduce yourself to the magic of musical theatre and find out just what it takes to become a musical theatre star. Course components Singing: Focus on developing your vocal range and ability through singing intensives. Acting: Apply NIDA acting technique to song lyrics to unlock the meaning behind the words. Dancing: Perform choreographed routines...
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Holiday course Work with a NIDA musical theatre expert to create a short song and story presentation for stage! This is a great way to introduce yourself to the magic of musical theatre and find out just what it takes to become a musical theatre star! Present your song and story presentation to family and friends at the end of the course. Course components Voice and Song: Learn how the voice works, develop confidence with singing technique and performance. Creative Expression:...
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Holiday course Fight dragons, hide treasure or be the princess at the ball in this exciting introduction to acting for the stage. Become your favourite character and collaborate with your NIDA friends to create new stories and scenes to share with an audience. Practice presenting these scenes in front of an audience and share your adventures with family and friends at the end of the course. Course components Characters: Experiment with vocal and physical expression to create...
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Holiday course Want to be a TV host? Practise on-camera presenting technique as you build vocal and physical presence. Explore interview techniques, develop your on-camera persona and present live and recorded pieces to camera. Course components Presence: Develop a confident presentation persona as you develop your on camera technique. Interviews: Examine effective interview techniques for lifestyle television as you write and present your own interviews. Technique: Explore your...
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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 Creative Voice: Participate in fun and engaging creative exercises inspired by Alice’s Wonderland adventures. Storytelling : Explore stories, character adventures and creative problem solving through group and individual improvisation. Characters:...
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Holiday course Whether you’re in Home & Away or The Avengers, one of the most important skills is being able to ‘hit your mark’. It can also be the hardest to master. Develop the technical ability to be on target, scene after scene, with this intensive screen workshop. Explore working with scripts from television and film, acting in high stakes situations while maintaining the ability to master positions and props with precision. Course components Technique: Participate in an...
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Holiday course Follow the yellow brick road to Storybook City and bring to life your favourite character adventures. Save Snow White from the Hunter, search the enchanted forest for a tasty ginger bread house but beware the boy who cries WOLF! Develop your own storybook character, create, rehearse and present scenes for your NIDA friends at the end of the course. Course components Creative Voice: Participate in fun and engaging creative exercises inspired by popular storybook...
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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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