NDA's courses are designed in 8 levels to make sure your child is well-rounded with all aspects in performance arts. Especially in public speaking, body language and acting.
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NELVIN DRAMA ACADEMY
Intro Drama (ages 4 to 6)
What do we learn in Intro Drama?
The following learning goals are specific to the Intro Drama course in addition to the overall learning goals.
Drama and play
In the Intro to Drama course, students will be exposed to a varieties of interactive drama games and activities that promote creativity and imagination through the art of role-playing.
Students will learn to mimic animal voices and body movements. They will explore how to portray different animals through sounds and physical actions, enhancing their observation skills and expressive abilities.
Projection and Expression
Students will develop vocal projection and physical expression techniques, learning how to make their voices and movements more powerful and clear on stage. The course will emphasize effectively conveying emotions and intentions through voice projection and body language.
Spatial Awareness and Improvisation
Students will enhance their spatial awareness and understand the importance of the stage environment. The course will include improvisation activities, encouraging students to perform without prior preparation, thus boosting their creativity and confidence.
Miming and Body Rhythm
Students will practice miming and body rhythm, learning how to tell stories and express emotions through movements. The course will also include dancing games, allowing students to explore body expression through music and rhythm.
Emotions
The course will guide students to experience and portray various emotions such as sadness, happiness, excitement, anger, calmness, nervousness, fear, and surprise. They will also learn to use their five senses (sight, hearing, touch, taste, and smell) to enrich their performances.
Stage Directions and Imagination
Students will understand basic stage directions and learn how to move and act on stage. The course will encourage students to use their imagination to create and explore new characters and scenarios, fostering their creativity and acting skills.
Leadership
Confidence and self-esteem
In Intro Drama, we actively encourage students to step out of their comfort zone, be brave and take leadership opportunities. In every activity, we train students to take initiatives such as raising their hands and shouting out their ideas, so that they can practise being a leader in class. We believe that leadership skills can help kids work better in teamwork and become more confident in taking actions in the future.
It is without a doubt that drama is one of the best classes a child can take to become more confident and increase their self-esteem through role-playing and teamwork and performances. Through a series of kinesthetic activities, students are actively engaging their body, voice and emotions in every class. Students build confidence through rehearsing how to speak loudly, move their body as well as re-enacting unfamiliar emotions. They are also challenged to perform in front of a big crowd on stage in the final showcase which helps them get out of the comfort zone and become more brave.
Stage Performance
All students are invited and highly recommended to perform in our end of term showcase in a theatre to challenge their confidence! This stage performance is included in the tuition with no extra charge.
Report Cards (feedbacks)
In every term, the student will receive 2 separate report cards (midway and final) commenting on their progress on achieving their learning goals. Parents will get a copy of the report cards.