Acting Activities for Kids

15-09-2015

At No1 Drama studio my daughter has learnt how to become confident. It a great environment were kids are treated lovely by the teacher and the management who looks after every child like its her own. I believe the drama lesson have boosted my daughter in so many aspects that I would suggest every child does classes and No1 Drama Studio is a great family place to do it at.

11-01-2016

He looks forward to every session and comes home so excited. He gets such positive energy from every session which carries over into other areas of his life - such as social interactions and sporting activities.

27-11-2015

Super Speak make the classes fun and enjoyable and Chrissy always leaves the class with a big smile on her face and bounce in her steps when I picked her up. She'll tell me about the new games she played and tell me how much fun she had. It's lovely to see kids learning whilst having so much fun!!!

27-11-2015

Such a great service and friendly. Both my son and daughter have benefited greatly. I would recommend this as a valuable class for children to experience - also fantastic teachers.

27-11-2015

My boys have gained so much from your classes, we can't praise the program highly enough. Thank you!

24-11-2015

After 12 months of Superspeak, my son is a different person and has become much more confident within himself - even his school teacher commented on his development in last year which I largely attribute to attending these classes. I would definitely recommend to others.

09-11-2016

My Daughter absolutely loves attending the Holiday Program at Artz Collective. Everyday is different from learning new dance styles, being part of a performance play, making arts and crafts, attending great excursions and even singing on her very own demo tape! All this is made possible under the guidance of Ms Ziggy Clements, Singer, Actress, Choreographer and founder of Artz Collective as well as her amazing staff. My Daughter will keep coming back to this amazing Holiday Program she just loves it!

28-06-2014

My kids love to spend time at Artz, both all of their term time classes and holiday program. The teachers are wonderful and the very high quality of teaching means that they learn quality skills - in dance, singing and drama- whilst having heaps of fun.

24-06-2014

Highly recommended Performing Art School!THANK YOU to Ms Ziggy & her team who have brought out the best of our girls. Alex who use to be serious, shy & reserve has become more confident & assertive. Ashlee - my naturally "drama queen" has flourished & improved her focus. We watch them both develop their skills & technique, enjoying fun every minute at Artz Collective. A great sense of community & "family-like" school. Ms Ziggy, her team & instructors are approachable - showing love, care & attention for our children. We look forward to the next term.

22-06-2014

Artz Collective is a fabulous Performing Arts school, offering a variety of different dance styles, catering for children and adults, including Ballroom Dancing and a very popular Irish Dance class. Artz Collective offer high calibre dance teachers, who are professional yet down to earth. The students adore all the teachers. The nurturing nature of the school (teachers, students and parents) make you feel like you are part of a very caring "dance family", which is wonderful for our daughter, and us as a family, to be a part of. The teachers have really helped to ignite a passion for dance in my daughter and she attends all her dance classes with great enthusiasm. During school holidays, the Holiday Program is full of creative fun and variety. It exposes the participants to dancing, singing and acting. The Holiday Program is suitable for both current students or children that have not had prior experience at this school. A lot of the activities are student driven to really get their creative juices flowing! We are big fans of the Artz Collective Performing Arts School!!

22-06-2014

By Emma H (Aged 10 years) Some of the things that I really enjoyed about the Artz Collective Holiday Program was the different variety of activities we did. We did: Dancing - Hip Hop and lots of Broadway. Singing - We sang a song from "Annie" and made up an act / dance routine for it. Acting - We made up our own plays and performed in front of the parents. (One of the plays involved 5 of us dressing up as one big Mole in a big black blanket = lots of fun!) Theatre - On one day we all went to the Hawthorn Town Hall to see the pantomime of Cinderella (Starring our very own Miss Ziggy!!!) I really loved the holiday program and I can't wait to do the next one!!

14-10-2016

My son James has been attending Lantern League for nearly 2 years and JUST LOVES IT. A little shy at Primary School, Lantern League has allowed his inner self to shine and this has resulted in a confident , young man, who feels much more comfortable voicing his opinions. As a result of Lantern League and the way the students are taught, James won an impromptu speaking award last year out of a minimum of 100 participating students. I would highly recommend Lantern League to any parent: Lantern League teaches public speaking skills and is something that will put any child ahead of the rest.

11-10-2016

My daughter (aged 10) has just loved this space. She gets to curiously probe into the world of public speaking and performing and since starting has taken on a public speaking role at school and is growing in confidence all the time. The emphasis on building your inner shine instead of copy cat performing is just great! Super confidence building.

26-01-2016

My eldest daughter began dancing with TWA in the year 2000 at the age of 4. Soon to be followed by her two younger sisters. The girls have enjoyed many years of RAD and ADA syllabus work along with many performances at end of year Concerts, South Australian Youth Ballet, The Australian Ballet School, Eisteddfods, Talent Quests and Showcase Nationals all with outstanding results as well as teaching opportunities. Dancing with the Tammy Worth Academy has given my daughters confidence, grace and the ability to fit into any situation. Teachers over the years have created a nurturing environment and have taken the time to get to know all my daughters individually. Miss Tammy Worth (Principal) has always seen to the needs of each child and ensures that all students and families are happy and involved within the school, by interacting with parents on a regular basis. Miss Tammy always has the student’s interests at heart. Thank you Miss Tammy for enabling my children to grow up and continue within the Tammy Worth Academy.

01-07-2015

Brilliant classes - my daughter really loves them. I would recommend them. Children to have fun, gain more confidence and creativity.

13-04-2016

To whom it may concern, I am an international student in UNSW. I am from Beiing, China. My mentor Michael, the CEO of Zip Industries, suggested I do a course with Tracy. I have been taught by Tracy Hardwick since April, 2014. She taught me how to speak confidently in public, as well as in interviews. We modeled situation and content of job interviews when she taught me how to behave politely and confidently. Also, she kindly shared tips of how to deal with tensions in workplace with me, which is very important to a student who is about to graduate and start finding jobs like me. She showed me the correct way of breathing and reading poetry, which inspires me a lot. Now whenever I feel worried or depressed, I’ll try to breath as she taught me and calm down. Recently, we move to IELTS (International English Language Testing System). We focus on the speaking part. Although we just started, I have confidence that we will make great progress. Finally, I just want to say, as an international student from a foreign country, I was encouraged a lot by her kindness and patience! Kind Regards, Emma Song

13-04-2016

Having recently completed the Communication and presenting skills course with Tracy, I can wholeheartedly recommend it to anyone needing a bit of a boost with their presentation skills. My goal was to create a more imposing presence in the corporate meeting room forum. We workshopped plenty of theoretical and practical ideas from preparation and state of mind right through to audience analysis, always focussing on the goal of delivering the message in character. Across the duration, Tracy’s background in drama, acting and expression was evident and invaluable in creating both the knowledge and awareness I needed to start unlocking my potential. Her drive for results became a mantra for me in terms of embedding the lesson material in my own time. With this impetus I was able to feel satisfied that my goal had been achieved and am now using that as a solid platform for continuous improvement. Thank you Tracy for your passionate and inspirational way of coaching. I really feel confident of falling back on the fundamentals of performance and their application in the corporate arena. By Stuart Grantham (student of Tracy)

13-04-2016

have pleasure in recommending Tracy Suzanne Hardwick who has been a teacher of Speech and Drama and Musical Theatre at the College for the past six years. Ms Hardwick is an excellent teacher, who always achieves very high results with her students in the examinations of the Trinity College of London and the AMEB. Ms Hardwick is highly regarded by parents and students. She is a hard worker, a boundless enthusiastic and a gifted teacher. Ms Hardwick has had a great deal of success in the United Kingdom studying at various drama schools, studio teaching and appearing in various theatrical productions. She has added to her list of credits in Australia and is currently upgrading her qualifications. She is an excellent teacher in every respect and I have no hesitation in recommending her. Yours sincerely, W. R. Clark Director of Music Excellence The Scots College Sydney, Australia

13-04-2016

The Kinross Woloroi School Music Department wishes Tracy all the best for her future endeavours. We envy Tracy’s next employer for they will have attained the services of a very dedicated, professional, and highly experienced individual who will only lift their speech and drama programme to extreme heights. By Kane Wilson (Director of Music, Kinross Woloroi school)

13-04-2016

Tracy is an established international performer in her own right. She hared her ‘gift’ while teaching my son Callan when he was cast for his first Musical Theatre role as Oliver in the musical of the same name. As the Director of this Musical she took a young athlete into a totally different field resulting in a fabulous success for both her student and the production. Subsequently she tutored Callan in the Trinity Musical Theatre Exams where he topped the state of NSW performing scenes from Oliver, Sweeney Todd, Billy Elliott and sang from the soundtrack of “Lord of the Rings”. During the 3 years Callan worked with Tracy he was invited to audition for excellent roles in Television and Film in both Australia and the USA. Callan subsequently secured roles in several of these including Packed to the Rafters as well as the lead in two films. The Australian Award winning short FRANSWA SHARL Director by Australian Hannah Hilliard and the soon to be released FLIPPED Directed by Mr Rob Reiner in the USA. We have found Tracy to not only be a fantastic and creative force in Callan’s life but also a great support – when the going get’s tough – as it can on occasion in the Performing Arts. She is part of our team on our journey in this industry and we look forward to working with her and to also watching her perform for many years to come. By Claudia Keech (Director of Motherinc.)