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Devising for the VCE
For VCE students Devising for the VCE is a comprehensive practical course to assist you in devising original non-naturalistic performances. Students will work with an industry professional to explore approaches to devising both ensemble and individual performance work, with a focus on physical theatre and movement. Learning opportunities Devising Techniques: Explore and utilise strategies for generating non-naturalistic performance material; Performance Skills: Develop movement and...
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Actors Residency
For adults 18+ years Commencing Monday 8 January 2024 Develop and utilise fundamental skills and techniques for performance as you collaborate with an ensemble and industry experts in a rigorous residency program. NIDA’s Residencies are designed for people with a commitment and curiosity to undergo intensive artistic development over an extended period of time. Applications are accepted internationally as well as nationally, to create a vibrant cultural hub. Customise your...
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Clown: An Introduction
Level: Beginner For adults 18 years + Release your inner silliness! A seriously fun course that will introduce you to the improvisational and observational skills needed to discover your own comic character. Find the beauty in failure and learn to love your inner clown. Course Components Improvisation and ensemble building Physical clowning techniques to discover your unique clown Explore the magic of clown in a supportive group atmosphere Outcomes Increased confidence in...
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Juke Box Musical, Grades 11-12
Holiday course Devise your own mini-musical using pop songs to tell a story, inspired by the making of hit musicals such as Mamma Mia, Jersey Boys and Rock of Ages. Collaborate as an ensemble to develop characters and scenes. Explore the transition from spoken word to song and present your original work to an invited audience. Course components Collaboration: Work alongside music theatre industry experts as you develop your ability to craft new scenes and characters inspired by...
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NIDA Actors Project, Grades 11-12
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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Step Up: Musical Theatre, Grades 11-12
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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Actors Studio - Audition
Discover. Create. Transform. Develop individual and collaborative performance skills. Craft a structured, personalised approach to your work as a performer through practical actor training focused on skills development and application. This course provides the opportunity to explore and apply contemporary acting techniques to a variety of contexts, and develop your vocal, physical and imaginative dexterity. Work with support and direction from experienced tutors and gain insight...
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Theatre Making Challenge, Grades 7-10
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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NIDA Actors Project, Grades 7-12
Holiday course Experience the core principles of NIDA actor training. Collaborate with a NIDA tutor to create voice, movement and devised performance projects. This course results in a presentation demonstrating all three areas to an invited audience including family and friends. 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...
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Off the Cuff: Improvisation, Grades 3-6
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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