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Acting On Screen @ Cockatoo Island, Grades 11-12
Holiday course Identify and experience the essentials of screen acting against the backdrop of Sydney Harbour at Cockatoo Island. Build your performing confidence as you develop skills in improvisation, character and script work. Ferry travel each day from Circular Quay to Cockatoo Island is included. Receive a copy of your segment. Important information Please read our Cancellation and Transfer Policy. Flights and Accommodation: From time to time we may need to cancel an...
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Stand-up Comedy Masterclass for Young People, Grades 11-12
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. Course components Spontaneity: Develop your comedic technique through the use of clowning and slapstick performance styles in the safe, supportive environment of a rehearsal room. Confidence: Write and perform your very own...
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Up Above 4-5 Years (without parents)
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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Bookworm Bites, ages 4-5 (without parents)
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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Writer's Boot Camp, Grades 7-10
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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NIDA Heroes, Villains and Spies: Screen Acting, Grades 3-6
Holiday course Get ready for three days of outrageously fun on-screen antics as you act out scenes from famous hero, villain and spy adventures. Stop moving trains, intercept international secrets and save the world – all from the safety of the rehearsal room! Develop skills in acting and characterisation as you rehearse and film scenes to camera. Present live and on-screen scenes at the end of the course for family and friends. Course components Technique: Practice acting to...
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NIDA Audition Preparation, Grades 11-12
Holiday course Ensure you are informed and prepared for NIDA BFA Acting auditions. Gain insight into material selection and work with NIDA tutors to explore vocal and physical technique. Work on your audition material to ensure you are open and ready for the challenges of the audition process. Course components Learn how to select, prepare and perform material specifically suited for your audition. Establish reliable rehearsal technique to ensure that you can prepare with autonomy...
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In the Picture, Grades K-2
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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Too Many Elephants, Grades K-2
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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Musical Theatre School, Grades 7-10
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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