Nida Open Performing Arts Classes
South Brisbane
These winter holidays the National Institute for Dramatic Art is here to help you escape the cold with a great line-up of classes rolling out in Brisbane. From 29 June to 12 July, NIDA Open will be at Somerville House where people of all ages will have the opportunity to unleash their creative side and engage in a variety of performing arts classes.
Head of NIDA Open, Caroline Spence says these classes offer opportunities for participants to find their creative voice through fun and unique performing arts experiences. “The winter program offers something for everyone and for every skill-level, so children and young people can jump in and try something brand-new or build their skills these school holidays,” commented Ms Spence. “No matter the course, NIDA Open classes engage the senses, inspire the imagination and encourage creativity.”
With extensive experience in theatre, TV and film, NIDA tutors deliver enriching experiences for every student.
An example of NIDA Open courses rolling out in Brisbane include:
Acting Boot Camp
Date: 4–5 July
Time: 10am–5pm
Age Group: Grades 3–6 and 7–10
Price: $310 inc GST
Where: Somerville House, Brisbane
Website: nida.edu.au/winter-fun
What: A fast-paced intensive course for acting recruits: build skills in essential acting techniques including improvisation, character development and scene work. Then put your skills to the test with a performance for family and friends at the end of the course.
Screen Acting Boot Camp
Date: 11–12 July
Time: 10am–5pm
Age Group: Grades 3–6
Price: $310 inc GST
Where: Somerville House, Brisbane
Website: nida.edu.au/winter-fun
What: Identify and explore the essentials of screen acting during this two-day course. Build your on screen confidence and have fun as you develop skills in improvisation, character development and script work with the help of experienced NIDA tutors. You also get to put your new found skills to the test as you rehearse and present live and recorded scenes for family and friends at the end of the course.
NIDA Acting Essentials
Date: 11 – 12 July
Time: 10am to 5pm
Age Group: 18 years +
Price: $310 inc GST
Where: Somerville Brisbane
Website: nida.edu.au/winter-fun
What: During this weekend course, participants get to develop core acting skills including improvisation, voice and movement through engaging exercises, scene work and script analysis as well as gaining confidence rehearsing and performing short scenes. NIDA’s expert tutor will be on hand to provide insightful feedback and deliver an enriching experience.
