Drama academy

The Helen O'Grady Drama Academy runs its famous international programme at the Scout Hall (which is opposite the Edge Church) in Edgemead. The classes are held every Monday afternoon. The Academy develops confidence, self-esteem, communication skills and performance skills. The Academy is the largest drama school in Cape Town with over 2500 children attending classes each week and operates in many schools using the acclaimed drama course. Whilst many children attend the classes to have a lot of fun, there is also many opportunities for the students to act in film, theatre and television through its casting agency. For further details or to find out about a free trial lesson, please contact the office.

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The Helen O'Grady Drama Academy's curriculum is highly popular in Rondebosch. Classes are held at St Thomas' Church Hall next to the entrance to Bishops School. Many students have been with the Academy many years as classes go from age 5 and children never repeat a lesson. Children follow and international programme that has been in operation now for over 30 years of experience. Teachers expert in the field of drama and fully trained by the Academy. Regular training days ensure the the curriculum is inspired and that children are motivated in a positive learning environment. Parents Days and Productions give parents the opportunity to see their child's development. The Academy has an open door policy and parents are free to chat to the teacher at any time about their child's particular needs. There is a casting agency attached to the Academy so that those who wish to take their talent further have an outlet.

The Helen O'Grady Drama Academy in Cape Town runs Saturday classes in Newlands for children aged 5-18 in three age groups: Lower Primary 2-3 pm, Upper Primary 3-4 pm, and Youth Theatre 4-5 pm. The Academy is one of the largest drama schools in the world and follows an extensive drama curriculum to develop communication, public speaking, presentation skills and performance skills. Children can start in the Academy at age 5 and they will never repeat a lesson until age 18! The Academy's teacher's are all fully trained in the exclusive curriculum taught in these classes and children get the latest and most up-to-date teaching with lots of positive reinforcement. This is why the classes in Cape Town are so popular. Many of the children from the Saturday drama classes have acted in film, theatre and radio and we are very proud of their achievements. The Academy also has a casting agency attached for this wishing to pursue acting further. Contact the office for further information:

Students from Blouberg, Tableview, Melkbosstrand and even as far as Malmesbury attend the Helen O'Grady Drama Academy in Milnerton. The Academy follows an international programme used throughout the world including the USA, UK, and Australia. The Academy is the largest drama school in Cape Town with over 2500 children attending each week. Drama classes are AFFORDABLE and ACCESSIBLE to most people and such is the nature of the programme that it is used by many schools around Cape Town as their in-school curriculum. The programme focuses in the early years on developmental drama and then as they get older the programme develops young actors for film, television and theatre. The Academy also has a casting agency and children have great success in these respective entertainment industries. The course is great fun and the children very quickly develop in confidence, self-esteem and communication skills. Having an articulate and confident child makes schooling a pleasant experience for all. To find out further details, please contact our office or go to our website: www.dramaafrica.com

The Helen O'Grady Drama Academy runs its drama school at the Methodist Church Hall on Brenda Road in Plumstead on Wednesday afternoons in three age-groups: Lower Primary, Upper Primary and Youth Theatre. Students attend from the surrounding areas including Wynberg, Constantia, Tokai, Bergvliet and Southfield. The programme follows that Academy's international drama course to develop confidence, self-esteem, communication and performance skills. Teachers are vibrant, positive and all fully trained in the Helen O'Grady method. Many students join the Academy's casting agency to gain further exposure in film, theatre and radio. For further details or to arrange a free trial lesson, please contact our office.

You have come to the right place because the Helen O'Grady Drama Academy: www.dramaafrica.com has been running a highly successful studio at the Goodwood Library on Thursday afternoons. Using expert teachers and fantastic inspired international curriculum, the Academy takes children to the next level in their personal development. Classes are highly educational and are offered in the following age-groups: 5-8 years, 9-12 years, and 13-18 years. Children can start with the drama school at Age 5 and they will never repeat a lesson when they leave at 18. It is increasingly important in our fast-moving world to speak confidently and clearly and the programme ensures that children quickly gain the necessary life-skills. The world-renowned performance arts course also develops fantastic actors and the Academy's children regularly appear in film, television and on the radio. The Curriculum focuses on speech, movement and improvisational skills and the Academy develops creative thinkers. Classes are affordable and accessible - we are proud that parents in Cape Town do not have to travel far to experience this wonderful international programme.

The Helen O'Grady Drama Academy has been running its programme for a number of years in Camps Bay at St Peter's Church Hall in Camps Bay on Tuesday afternoons. The programme focuses on developing confidence, self-esteem, communication and performance skills using an international curriculum. There are lots of opportunities in the Academy to extend the children's talents and if children want to take acting further, there is the Academy's casting agency, Aardvark Casting which finds work for children in the film, theatre, radio and television industries. Children are taught in three age groups: Lower Primary, Upper Primary and Youth Theatre for High School students. The Academy also offers holiday clubs based on musical theatre. For further details please contact the office.

Come to the Helen O'Grady Drama Academy and you will learn confidence in communication and performance skills. The Academy has been running its affordable and accessible international programme for many years now at the Moth Hall, next to the Library, in Fish Hoek. Classes are great fun because all our teacher are experts in their field and they are also fully trained in our acclaimed teaching programme. Teachers always bring out the best in each and every child in their care. Classes are in three age groups: 5-8, 9-12 and 13- 18. Everyone is welcome to come for a free trial so please contact our office for further details. Drama is one of the best ways to improve confidence and self-esteem.

Following the Helen O'Grady Drama Academy's Principle of making drama affordable and accessible for all, the Helen O'Grady's studio in Bonteheuwel has been running successfully for many years. Drama classes are held at the Bonteheuwel Library on Tuesday afternoons. Classes are taught in different age groups at different times: 5-8 years, 9-12 years and 13-18 years. The curriculum is extensive and international and really brings children on in their speech and communication skills very quickly but also we deal with developing young actors through our comprehensive theatre arts programme. You never know we might have the next 7de Laan actor from this talented group! For further information, please contact our office.

The Helen O'Grady Drama Academy offers adult drama classes at the Athenaeum in Newlands on Thursday evenings from 7-8 pm. The course follows our international programme to develop public speaking, presentation and performance skills. We get a wide range of people attending these classes, from those just wanting to increase confidence and speaking ability to those who would like to follow acting as a career. The classes are great fun and a way to meet other people in the evenings. For further details, please contact our office.

Rising Star Performing Arts Academy; your ticket to a future of possibilities! Mission Using Speech, Drama and Performing Arts to develop confident, creative and unique individuals Description We design our programs with the following in mind:- develop life skills; public speaking, self-confidence, teamwork, time management. develop theatrical skills; stage craft, acting, movement, improvisation. develop stage and screen performance time for students.

The Helen O'Grady Drama Academy runs its famous holiday programme during the July and December holidays. The December classes focus on developing musical theatre skills in dance, singing and music, and acting. Taught by experts in the field of musical theatre, students in December work on a Musical-in-a Week! This intensive but fun course involves all the children in three distinct age-groups: 5-8 years, 9-12 years, and youth theatre, 13-18 years. The Academy also has a casting agency attached and many students who attend the holiday club/holiday camp, have the opportunity of joining this for international exposure.