NODA Youth Academy 2010
Reach for the stars

NODA’s second residential Youth Academy will offer two different study options for the young amateur performer; the Musical Theatre Academy and the Drama Academy.  Both will offer two series of workshops, a junior group for 12 – 14 year olds and a senior group for 15 – 17 year olds.

Musical Theatre Academy
Explore the world of musical theatre through a series of fun and exciting workshops focusing on dancing, acting and singing, led by some of the best professional tutors in the UK. The workshops will use materials from your favourite shows to help you improve your skills in all three disciplines.
Suitable for all levels of experience. 

• Discover new ways to use your singing voice effectively as a performer.
• Develop your acting skills, learn how to build characters and improve performance energy.
• Develop your skills, stamina and technique in dance and movement.
• Build your confidence as a performer in dance, singing and acting.
• Enjoy learning and performing routines, songs and scenes from your favourite musical theatre shows.

Two Musical Theatre Academies will run during the week; Junior Academy for 12 – 14 year olds and Senior Academy for 15 – 17 year olds.

Drama Academy
A great opportunity to explore your dramatic side! Students will take part in daily workshops using fun drama games and exercises to develop all aspects of performing drama; using voice and movement, improvisation and devising, and working with words. Explore energetic and inspiring ways of working in a fun and relaxed environment. The workshops build to a performance incorporating text, movement and music.
Suitable for all levels of experience. 

• Develop your performance skills. 
• Work in an energetic, fun and collaborative environment.
• Build your confidence as a truthful performer and learn new ways of working.
• Have fun exploring different ways of working as an actor.
• Create thrilling, energetic new work.
  

Both Junior and Senior Musical Theatre courses will be led by a dynamic team of tutors including Kate Donne (Drama Coach) and Lynne Bustard (Dance Coach). The Junior Drama Academy will be led by Sarah Osbourne (drama coach). The Senior Drama Academy will be led by Neil Bettles (drama and physical theatre coach).

To download the NODA Youth Academy flyer please click here. 

If you love theatre this is the Academy
 for you – book your place today!