These Spring school holidays, children and young people can take advantage of face-to-face creative classes and follow in the footsteps of Emmy-nominated actor Sarah Snook and leading film and television actors Remy Hii, Miranda Tapsell and Hugo Weaving, who learnt their craft with NIDA’s professional performance training.
From 26 September, NIDA Open will be running its popular short courses in face-to-face classes in Sydney and Newcastle, with introductory to advanced classes for different age groups in acting for stage, screen, TV presenting, costume design and audition preparation. NIDA has also designed a selection of new online courses for children and young people who can’t make it to a classroom but still want to creatively connect and learn.
‘It’s so exciting to be able to teach creative learning to young people face to face again,’ Director of Public Programs, Tricia Ryan, commented. ‘We are following the strict social distancing and health guidelines in all of our classes, and parents, carers and students can be confident they will be learning in a safe environment. We encourage everyone to take part this Spring, but book early as places are strictly limited.’
‘There is an incredible demand for young people to express and unleash their ideas and energy in our classes. While we all face the pressure of COVID restrictions, these classes are an opportunity for children and young people to get in touch with their positive and creative selves.
‘All our holiday program tutors are professionally trained, practising industry professionals with experience in theatre, TV and film. They are committed to inspiring students of all ages, experience and interests to find their unique artistic voice and giving children and young people the confidence and ability to speak up and share their ideas with the world.’
Whether you are looking for top notch performance training or simply to encourage the imagination and confidence of your child, NIDA Open delivers an enriching and exciting school holiday experience. For more information on NIDA Open spring courses, please visit nida.edu.au/spring. NIDA is a registered provider for the NSW Creative Kids program.
A selection of NIDA Open’s spring holiday courses
Date: 28-30 September 2020
Ages: Grades 3-6
Time: 10am – 5pm
Price: $425
Location: NIDA Kensington
What: 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.
NIDA DRAMA SCHOOL
Date: 28 September – 2 October 2020
Ages: Grades 3-6, 7-10
Time: 10am – 4pm
Price: $575
Location: The Concourse, Chatswood, Glen St Theatre, Belrose.
What: A comprehensive course for committed young people. Develop performance skills including improvisation, voice and movement, devising, acting and rehearsing scenes.
TV PRESENTING @ TARONGA ZOO
Date: 29 September – 1 October 2020
Ages: Grades 3-6,
Time: 10am – 4pm
Price: $380
Location: Taronga Zoo
What: 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.
HSC DRAMA PERFORMANCE
Date: 28 September – 2 October 2020
Ages: Grades 11-12
Time: 10am – 5pm
Price: $625
Location: NIDA Kensington
What: A comprehensive course for HSC Drama students. Broaden your understanding of performance styles and develop improvisation, acting and devising techniques.
SCREEN ACTING BOOT CAMP
Date: Various dates, 2 day and 3 day courses
Ages: Grades 3-6, 7-10, 11-12
Time: 10am – 5pm @ NIDA, 10am – 4pm all other locations
Price: 2 day, $345, 3 day, $380
Location: Newcastle Grammar School.
What: Identify and experience the essentials of screen acting. Build your on screen confidence as you develop skills in improvisation, character development and script work.
About NIDA Open
Delivering programs across Australia, NIDA Open gives people of all ages and experiences the chance to benefit from NIDA’s world-renowned training methods and explore their own creativity through short courses, holiday classes and intensive part-time studio courses.