Performing Arts Events for Kids

NEW ENROLMENTS NOW ACCEPTED FOR 2018! Semester 1 2018 starts from 29 January 2018 and runs until 29 June 2018. Melbourne's award winning public speaking & drama program for ages 6-14. Learn to communicate with confidence, purpose & skill whilst having heaps of FUN :) * CONFIDENCE * CREATIVITY * COMMUNICATION * Join over 18,000 other children who have attended Super Speak since 2006. Super fun, super skills, Super Speak! *Leading Curriculum & Experienced Teachers* Venues: Canterbury (Wed), Chadstone (Sat), Doncaster (Tue & Wed), Essendon (Sat), Altona Meadows (Thu & Sat), Thornbury (Wed), Ivanhoe (Mon), Glen Iris (Tue), Rowville (Mon), Glen Waverley (Mon & Thu), Hampton (Sat) and Burwood (Tue).

Saturday morning 8-9am junior classes. To enroll your child please call or email. Classes are by booking only and length of a ten week school terms. Children enrol semesterly. Call to book your child into the correct classes. Classes are paid by semester but work out $30 per class. Please understand children do not have one off classes. Students enrol per semester, two terms of the school year. Parents can talk to staff about trial package for unsure children. This is not offered to all children. Further queries please contact us above.

This 9-week Teen Acting Course is aimed at aspiring actors from 10-16 years who desire a professional career in the entertainment industry. Dubbed 'the technique that works'; young actors will be taught an organic, step-by-step approach to acting called 'Meisner Technique'. It is a standalone course in its own right as well as a creative learning space on how to act for stage, film and television. - Engage in a professional, real acting course - Focus and nourish your imagination - Learn how to bring a story to life - Bring confidence, truth and realism to your performance - Deliver a performance that is natural, real and engaging to watch - Get footage of your filmed class work to download, keep and provide to a Talent Agency! Price per term: 1 class/wk for 9 weeks (paid upfront) $295 2 classes/wk for 9 weeks (paid upfront) $530 3 classes/wk for 9 weeks (paid upfront) $700

This is a class that teaches performance skills. Every student is placed in a scene, (or possibly two scenes), which they rehearse throughout class time. This is done under expert guidance, and the teacher directs the scene for you. After the initial classes, there is a short performance season in THE MELBOURNE COMEDY FESTIVAL. We enter the festival as a Recreational Group of Performers, so no prior experience is required. However, this course is also suitable for those who do have some prior experience. It is possible that students could start this course a couple of weeks late, pending availability of spaces. However, this is a very popular program and usually fills. Please see website link for further details. Fees are due in full and in advance of the term.

This class is open to those 18 and over who wish to simply have fun while learning drama. There are no expectations to reach a certain standard of acting and the class is open to beginners. Drama Classes benefit recreational students in the following ways - Provides a safe, nurturing environment to explore one's creativity - Offers an insight into what professional actors do. (For those who are interested) - Provides a space to meet with like-minded people and make new friends. - Offers great skills for anyone who needs to do upfront presentation as part of their work. - Provides one of the best forms of stress release available for adults! - Gives you a weekly opportunity to have loads of fun without expected outcomes. Students will learn - Improvisation (coming up with ideas on your feet, along with others) - Voice work (will naturally be incorporated into the class, without being a formal aspect) - Movement - not dance, but movement in terms of character movement - Script work. Later in the term/year, students will work on short scenes together. There is no pressure to learn these scenes- it's entirely up to you! - Increases confidence and self-esteem for shyer course participants. - Offers a free environment for outgoing personalities. - A starting point for anyone thinking about taking acting further at a later stage. Students in this class have the benefit of being taught by a veteran actors of stage, screen and TV, who is also an experienced acting teacher. He teaches in a gentle, safe manner that is ideal for anyone who needs to experience greater confidence. HIs valuable insights into acting are also great for those who are thinking about taking acting more seriously at a later stage. This is an ADULT Class for people aged 18 and over. We can take students later in the term. In this case, we will pro-rata your fees. Please see website link for details This is an adult drama course for people aged 18 and over. Fees are due in advance of the term. If starting later in the term, we can pro-rata your fees.

This is a class runs every Wednesday in Kew from 4pm - 6pm. during term time. In Term 4 the children will also take part in a low-key performance for friends and family. Students will learn the skills of drama in a fun, nurturing, supportive environment. Subjects will include - Improvisation Voice work Character work Movement - (not dance as such, but in terms of how characters move) Script work Self-devised scripted work Some filming Playmaking The teacher has an extensive background in theatre and is also a fully qualified primary school teacher. Time: 4pm - 6pm There really is no booking deadline as such, as these are ongoing weekly classes that are held during term times. You can join at any time during the term and we will pro-rata your fee. Please go to the link provided, which will give you all the costs, dates and times for this weekly course which is held during the school-term time frame (After school). The fee varies according to the length of the school term. Once fees are paid there are no refunds regardless of the circumstances. We can pro-rata fees from the time you begin the term, however the term fee is due in full in advance of the term.

Advanced Youth Drama (10-17yrs) The advanced Acting course for teens, is specifically designed for those that have a passion, drive & an enthusiasm for Acting. The course is only open to those with previous experience, and all students must pass through the audition process to gain a place in this course. Auditions are held twice a year. All students must attend 80% of all classes and be prepared to make a two-term commitment. Please take time to consider your own circumstances carefully before auditioning for the course. This class is recognition of talent and dedication by the participants, but cannot be taken as a stand-alone class. All participants must make a commitment to Point Break Drama, and agree to continue in at least one other Youth acting class, at Point Break Drama to qualify. Please note the course fee includes a second course ( to be selected). Students must audition or be recommended for this class. $390 per term ( Includes two courses - 4 hours per week) Please see Refund policy at Point Break Drama website

A fun and exciting exploration into the world of drama & acting for children (7-9yrs). Children will be introduced to the fundamentals of performance & acting technique through creative play, improvisation, movement & teamwork. Watch your child extend and expand their creative capabilities & become confident performers. Each term your child will participate in an end of term presentation of their acting work, utilizing the skills they have been learning in class. From term 1 Children will be encouraged to express their unique personalities through the use of Improvisation training, before moving into script work, basic script analysis & short plays in terms 2 & 3. All children are taught acting by professional actors with teaching expertise at Point Break Drama. No experience required to participate. All bookings must be completed via the website prior to commencement of course. See website for all detail. See website for refund policy.

This is a weekly drama class for teenagers aged 12- 17. It takes place in Kew on Thursdays from 5.15pm - 7.15pm during term time. Students will be performing a play this term. The subjects that are covered in this course include: Voice Movement (Not dance as such, but movement for characters) Character work Improvisation Script work Some script devising Devising stories and short plays based on a theme. The above link will tell you more about the course, as well as give you a break down of the cost involved. It also provides you with a link to the booking page. Pending space availability, it may be possible to take students later in the term, however early booking is advised. Please note that this is a term-long program where students attend every Thursday after school. Please go to the link provided for all price and time details. The page will also take you to our booking link. Payment is due in advance of the term and no refunds are offered for missed classes. If spaces are available and you start later in the term, we can pro-rata your fee. This applies only to students who are brand new to the school.

This high energy ten-week Acting course is designed specifically for Teenagers, & offers participants the opportunity to explore the different aspects of Acting & improvisation in a fun & spontaneous environment. Teens will learn basic Stanislavski acting technique, giving participants a myriad of acting & presentation skills. The course will cover: Improvisation Games Voice & Movement Stage Craft- How to use the stage more effectively. Definition of Acting - What is Acting? Acting Technique- How to affect and bring about a change in the other actor. Basic Script Analysis/Breakdown Introduction to Acting Terminology Use of acting principles- making acting choices specific to the requirements of the text. Understanding Performance Style- the specific of performing comedy & drama Performance experience- 4 x performance a year Self devised group work- Once yearly $245 per ten week term ( 2 hour classes) Please see refund policy on the Point Break drama Website

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This course will develop acting, improvisation and audition techniques for the camera, whilst giving youth (11-17yrs) a grounding in basic acting techniques. Teens will be taught a step by step audition process, and how to conduct themselves professionally at castings. With the continual development and practice of these skills, youth will approach the casting process with greater confidence and flexibility. $248 Please read Refund policy on the Point Break Drama Website

Work with one of Australia's top casting directors, Leigh Pickford. The course is specifically designed to improve actors understanding of the industry and audition process, whilst having the opportunity to confront the emotional demands of auditioning by performing a scene and reading against each other. It offers actors a longer format class, with more immediate opportunities to hone their audition technique whilst creating an intimate relationship with the casting director at Maura Fay. All actors will be given the opportunity to present a scene chosen from a selection of scenes on offer. Teens(10-16) - 22nd February 2014 Adults(17+) - March 1st 2014 Please read Refund Policy on the website