Courses

Cultivate Creativity All Year Long
NIDA Open’s courses are the perfect way for young people and adults to step into the world of performance, creativity and storytelling.

Designed for young people (ages 12-18), our Term and Holiday short courses cover everything from acting and improvisation to screen performance, musical theatre, design, and more. Whether your child is taking their very first steps on stage or looking to deepen their skills, our tutors create a supportive, fun and inspiring environment to learn, grow and connect with others.

Adults (ages 18 and up) short courses across a variety of creative disciplines including acting, musical theatre, directing, writing, design, and more. Courses are offered for all skill levels, from Introduction to Advanced, and are available in person and online.

From one-day workshops to multi-week courses, NIDA Open offers programs that build confidence, spark imagination, and give students practical tools they can use both on and off the stage. With courses held at NIDA Sydney and in locations across Australia, there’s something for every storyteller.

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Actors Studio – Audition

ADULTS (18+)

Craft a structured, personalised approach to your work as a performer through practical actor training.

NIDA Online: Write Here, Write Now!

ADULTS (18+)

Unlock your creativity and craft short dramatic scenes.

NIDA Online: The Creative Voice

ADULTS (18+)

Discover the art and benefits of vocal expression.

NIDA Online: The General American Accent

ADULTS (18+)

Boost your vocal confidence and flexibility.

NIDA Online: The Art of Set Design

ADULTS (18+)

Investigate the role of set design in storytelling.

NIDA Online: Introduction to Acting

ADULTS (18+)

Embark on your journey into the art of acting.

Fighting for the Stage Masterclass with Tim Dashwood

ADULTS (18+)

An intensive introduction to the principles of safe, dynamic stage combat.

Screen Acting Techniques: Performance In Focus

ADULTS (18+)

Develop your existing screen acting skills through character-driven exercises that challenge and inspire.

NIDA Drama School, Grades 7-10

GRADES 7-10

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

NIDA acknowledges the Traditional Owners and Custodians of the lands on which we learn and tell stories, the Bidjigal, Gadigal, Dharawal and Dharug peoples, and we pay our respects to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Elders past and present.