Whangarei Speech and Drama Academy

TaDa Drama

This is where we begin the journey with your child. They'll have the freedom to follow their feet and meet like minded creative kids.

Speech and Drama Development

We walk with your child to introduce them to the wonderful world of speech and drama. These are group classes where students focus on pairs and solo performance pieces. They develop the foundations for acting, mime, poetry speaking, speeches, improvisation, storytelling, voice, and clear speech. If your child is in community theatre shows and would like to advance their skills speech and drama is for them. These are pre-exam preparation classes. Cost per term $140 -$230 price depends on grade level and class size.

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Theatre in Action Development

Students work in a group to create and perform their own play and also perform from a published play, improvisation storytelling and poetry speaking for festivals and grade exams. Students develop foundation drama, acting and theatre skills. If they love acting and love the challenge of working towards a goal this group is for them. If your child wants the chance to shine on stage but you can't commit to the long and exhausting community theatre shows this is the answer. Cost per term $140 -$230 price depends on grade level and class size.

Speech and Drama Academy

These are small classes where students prepare for grade exams and competitions and work towards individual and team goals. These classes are for students who want to develop both acting and speaking skills. Students build knowledge in all aspects of drama and speech communication including acting, mime, poetry speaking, speeches, improvisation, storytelling, voice and clear speech skills. Cost per term $180 -$230 price depends on grade level and class size.

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Theatre in Action Academy

Students prepare for grade exams and competitions and create and perform their own play and also perform from a published play. Classes cover drama, acting and theatre skills for students who love acting and love the challenge of working towards a goal. They learn improvisation storytelling and poetry speaking as well. If you're involved in school or community drama and would like to advance your skills you've come to the right place. Students work on team-based theatre and drama activities. Cost per term $180 -$230 price depends on grade level and class size.

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Speaking Skills for Leadership & Confidence

If you want to improve your voice, presentation skills and your confidence and learn techniques for interviews, leadership, work, community and business presentations you can have your own personal training sessions. Attend an online 10-week module and fix the things that are holding you back. These are tailor made and address problems like diction and tone issues. People want to hear your message and with a few simple fixes, you can be a confident public speaker and leader. Private lessons available via skype in ten-week modules tailored to meet your needs.

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