O'Grady Drama Academy - North Shore

O’Grady after-school drama classes that will make the world their stage.

O’Grady Drama Classes, the local presence of the International Helen O’Grady Network, is more than just your regular drama class provider. We’ve got it the right way around – that is we put the kids first and nurture them with the life skills gained from drama. You won’t believe the difference we make in your child’s life.

Why Developmental Drama?

We help children grow and flourish by encouraging them to explore their creative sides. Through our vibrant and inclusive after-school drama programs, we help students learn essential skills to prepare them for life at school and beyond. We assist children with development, emotional health, confidence and identity by using drama simply as a tool. You’ll be amazed at what it can do.

DRAMA SKILLS FOR LIFE

While O’Grady Drama simply works to give your child the best start in life and develop ways to help them grow, we also teach skills and techniques relevant to the School Drama Curriculum. At each class the techniques are developed, polished and ingrained in an energetic and vibrant way. Over time these practices ensure that students have a strong platform to negotiate any type of presentation or performance. If they wish to go on to a performing arts future, our students are well able to navigate the audition process.

★ We focus on voice and movement training

★ We work on presence and energy

★ We nurture expressive skills

★ We encourage improvisation and ad lib activity at each session

★ We ensure students work together in an ‘ensemble’ environment

★ We foster collaboration and teamwork

DRAMA SKILLS FOR LIFE: HOW WE DO IT?

We align ourselves to the National Drama Curriculum

★ Dramatic playing

★ Role playing

★ Improvising

★ Play building/devising

★ Interpreting scripts

★ Rehearsing and directing

★ Responding to drama as audience

As our students progress, they’re exposed to the Language of Drama and Theatrical Conventions (‘tricks of the trade’ ) such as the use of Freeze Frames, split focus, mime, exaggerated movement, caricature, vocal chorus work and some song. Theatre Styles and stagecraft are introduced at the Youth level. Monologue work is also a strong feature in the Youth Program.

WHAT IS SEL?

Social and Emotional Learning (SEL) involves the processes through which children and adults acquire and effectively apply the knowledge, attitudes and skills necessary to understand and manage emotions, set and achieve positive goals, feel and show empathy for others, establish and maintain positive relationships, and make responsible decisions.

The core skills which are the outcome of Social and Emotional Learning, often termed Social Literacy, may be represented as: Self-awareness; self-management; social awareness, relationship skills and responsible decision making.

The significant SEL value of O’Grady Drama is that we provide coaching within a drama context allowing a natural growth of those of skills in a non-competitive, enjoyable activity.

Provides Online Courses

Accepts NSW Creative Kids Vouchers