Tails from the Deep, Grades K-2

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 play.
• Voice and Song: Introduction to how the voice works, exploration of fundamental singing technique.
• Physical Expression: Participate in games and exercises that promote expressive movement, physical command and spatial awareness.

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, please contact the NIDA Open office to confirm if your course will proceed as planned. NIDA does not accept liability for any associated costs of attendance or cancellation.
• Please ensure that you have given a valid email and mobile number as any course changes will be communicated via email or sms.
• Please wear comfortable clothing you can move in for all drama and performance related courses. Clothing that restricts movement is inappropriate.
• Please wear closed-in shoes. Shoes may be removed in the rehearsal room on the direction of the class tutor.
• Participants must provide their own lunch, including snacks and drinks.
• Children attending primary school grade equivalent holiday courses must be signed in and out by a parent or guardian.
• NIDA staff will supervise students at all times. Students are not permitted to leave the advertised venue without parental permission.
• If you are running late to collect your child, please call NIDA reception on 02 9697 7600. NIDA will only provide supervision during advertised course times.