Discover. Create. Transform. Overview This Studio is designed as a two-term program that develops skills for both Live Performance (term 1) and Screen/Digital media (term 2). Consider the director’s role and examine the specific directorial demands for stage and screen. Explore the principles of effective storytelling for both media and collaborate with actors to pursue your creative vision and create dynamic performances. Learn how to lead a creative team, motivate a cast and...
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Holiday course Welcome to NIDAWarts, School of Witchcraft and Wizardry (and Acting). Develop your own witch or wizard character, explore NIDA acting techniques and character development, and work with well-known scripts from popular films. Course components Technique: Practice acting to camera techniques. Discover the difference between live and recorded performance craft. Character Development: Develop and record a character from a scripted scene. Text interpretation: Bring to...
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Holiday course Get ready for action as you discover all the moves that make a pop star. Create a character, learn a dance routine and invent your own lyrics to a funky tune. Meet your fans on the final afternoon! Course components Voice and song: Develop confidence singing in front of a live audience. Movement: Participate in simple dance and movement routines to support your mini popstar performance. Physical Expression: Participate in games and exercises that promote expressive...
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Holiday course With a pinch of fairy dust and a hand full of courage, follow Peter and Tinkerbell into the wild and wonderful Neverland. Adventure through forests, fly on the wind and save your friends from the clutches of Captain Hook! Create characters and develop original short stories inspired by the adventures of Peter Pan to share with your family and friends. Course components Creative Voice: Participate in fun and engaging exercises to develop new ideas and learn how to...
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Holiday course Savour the sweetness of a chocolate factory, and outwit the wickedness of an adult world in a mini-musical adventure inspired by the words of Roald Dahl. Learn and perform revolting, amazing and inspiring stories in a singing and acting presentation for family and friends at the end of this fun, introductory course. Course components Voice and song: Develop confidence singing in front of a live audience. Movement: Create simple movement routines to support your mini...
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Practical skill based learning in the performing arts led by industry experts with a focus on personal and creative development. Learning framework Each term we focus on a specific area of performance practice to ensure students have a varied experience and learn a range of essential creative skills. Students are able to join us at the start of any term during the year. NIDA Open Public Speaking and Presenting courses are designed across a four term structure within the following...
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Sing, move and shine like a star in a mini musical adventure. Learn songs from popular film and stage musicals including Frozen, Cinderella or Mary Poppins. Create simple movement routines and develop characters inspired by the musical stories. Present a short singing and acting presentation for family and friends at the end of this fun introductory course. Course components Voice and Song- Develop confidence singing in front of a live audience. Movement- Create simple movement...
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Holiday course Want to explore performance and acting but not sure where to start? Take your first step into the spotlight with this fun and practical, one day introduction to acting. Experiment with improvisation, acting and character development, then road-test your new skills on a short contemporary script. Course components Spontaneity: Introduction to improvisation, discover how it can be used as both a rehearsal technique and performance tool. Text interpretation: Enjoy...
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Holiday course Want to explore musical theatre performance but not sure where to start? Take your first step into the spotlight with this fun and practical, one day introduction to musical theatre. Discover techniques for storytelling through song as you learn voice, acting and character development skills to start you on the road to the wonderful world of musical theatre. Receive practical advice from your NIDA tutor on how to further your creative development in a friendly group...
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Holiday course Want to explore musical theatre performance but not sure where to start? Take your first step into the spotlight with this fun and practical, one day introduction to musical theatre. Discover techniques for storytelling through song as you learn voice, acting and character development skills to start you on the road to the wonderful world of musical theatre. Receive practical advice from your NIDA tutor on how to further your creative development in a friendly group...
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