Welcome
OUR PURPOSE IS TO EMPOWER STUDENTS TO DREAM, BELIEVE, FOCUS, SUCCEED & REACH FOR THE STARS!
THE SECRET TO UNLOCKING EACH STAR’S POTENTIAL IS TO EMPOWER THEM WITH SELF BELIEF
Drama Stars Academy has a successful performance history of over 25 years and is one of the most popular Speech and Drama Academies in Canberra. DSA was originally established in 2000 in Melbourne and later moved to Canberra in 2008.
At Drama Stars Academy our teachers believe everyone has untapped potential and it takes the right positive environment, nurturing and encouragement for them to SHINE to their full potential. We offer what every kid, teen, adult and aspiring actor wants and needs.
Drama is more than just reading scripts and rehearsing lines. It is about practicing and polishing life skills of being articulate, creative, confident, and being able to think and speak on your feet. The social and performance skills our Star’s develop through Drama, prepare them for the stage and beyond. We welcome you to join our drama family of over 250 students.
At Drama Stars Academy there are no administration fees and you can enrol on a term by term basis.
We understand that finding the right drama school is a big decision. Come and try a no-obligation FREE try class at our fabulous and unique STUDIO-THEATRE in Mitchell, complete with its own stage, pro-lighting and hundreds of props and costumes.
We welcome beginners to experience a warm, inclusive environment, where everyone SHINES! You will have found, not just a thriving Speech and Drama Academy, but a Drama family. We know you will just love it!
OUR PURPOSE IS TO EMPOWER STUDENTS TO DREAM, BELIEVE, FOCUS, SUCCEED & REACH FOR THE STARS!
THE SECRET TO UNLOCKING EACH STAR’S POTENTIAL IS TO EMPOWER THEM WITH SELF BELIEF
Drama Stars Academy has a successful performance history of over 25 years and is one of the most popular Speech and Drama Academies in Canberra. Currently over 250 students and so rapidly growing, DSA have to introduce new classes to meet demand. DSA was originally established in 2000 in Melbourne and later moved to Canberra in 2008.
At Drama Stars Academy our teachers believe everyone has untapped potential and it takes the right positive environment, nurturing and encouragement for them to SHINE to their full potential. We offer what every kid, teen, adult and aspiring actor wants and needs.
Drama is more than just reading scripts and rehearsing lines. It is about practicing and polishing life skills of being articulate, creative, confident, and being able to think and speak on your feet. The social and performance skills our Star’s develop through Drama, prepare them for the stage and beyond. We welcome you to join our drama family of over 250 students.
At Drama Stars Academy there are no administration fees and you can enrol on a term by term basis.
We understand that finding the right drama school is a big decision. Come and try a no-obligation FREE try class at our fabulous and unique STUDIO-THEATRE in Mitchell, complete with its own stage, pro-lighting and hundreds of props and costumes.
We welcome beginners to experience a warm, inclusive environment, where everyone SHINES! You will have found, not just a thriving Speech and Drama Academy, but a Drama family. We know you will just love it!
CLICK HERE FOR A FREE TRIAL CLASS TODAY
CLICK HERE FOR A FREE TRIAL CLASS TODAY
Phone: 0417 535 200
Address: 2/6 DACRE ST. MITCHELL
WHO
AGE GROUP – Kindy to Year 6
EXPERIENCE LEVEL – Beginners to experienced welcome
WHAT
What may this class cover? – Drama/acting, speech, improvisation, script reading, script writing, use of props/costumes, set design, character development, prompt training and learning to give and receive constructive feedback plus a host of other skills
What should I bring to class? – A water bottle and a positive attitude!
What should I wear to class? – Wear something comfortable that you can create, play and move in freely. Those that choose to wear skirts, must wear leggings/shorts underneath
WHEN
When is this class? – See timetable
WHERE
Where is this class located? – 2/6 Dacre Street, Mitchell
WHY
Why enrol into this class? – You will gain confidence, creativity, fun, friends, voice projection, memory, focus, leadership skills, script writing skills, script reading skills, concentration, organisational skills, public speaking skills, life skills and opportunities for the future and a host of other skills
HOW
How much does this class cost per term? – $330 (10 week term)
WHO
AGE GROUP – JUNIOR: Kindy to year 6 SENIOR: Year 7 to Year 12
EXPERIENCE LEVEL – Beginners to experienced welcome
WHAT
What may this class cover? – A wide range of social and emotional skills in different settings through Drama/acting, speech, improvisation. We teach our students to follow instructions quickly, have resilience, be patient, to regulate their emotions and read social cues and a host of other important life attributes. See below list of gains
What should I bring to class? – A water bottle and a positive attitude!
What should I wear to class? – Wear something comfortable that you can create, play and move in freely. Those that choose to wear skirts, must wear leggings/shorts underneath
WHEN
When is this class? – See timetable
WHERE
Where is this class located? – 2/6 Dacre Street, Mitchell
WHY
Why enrol into this class? – You will gain: Social and emotional skills, patient turn taking, respecting others personal bubbles, understanding diversity, active listening to others before answer, skills to learn to accept positive and constructive feedback, positively uplift people and communicate in a calm manner, how to find and keep friends, how to read the body language of others, being time aware and being more flexible with changes/transitions, respecting teachers and others in authority, graciously winning and not winning games, how to start a conversation, learning to compromise, deal with anxiety and learning how to be more empathetic. Parallel to this, you will gain confidence, creativity, fun, friends, voice projection, memory, focus, leadership skills, concentration, organisational skills, public speaking skills, life skills, opportunities for the future and a host of other skills/qualities.
Note – We tailor our program to match your specific needs on a weekly basis and communicate on going feedback with the families
HOW
How much does this class cost per term? – $440 /Can be NDIS funded
WHO
AGE GROUP – Any class and any year level
EXPERIENCE LEVEL – Beginners to experienced welcome.
WHAT
What does this class cover? – We integrate our speech and drama teaching to match the school curriculum. We offer a pre and post evaluation to all students to provide evidence of student learning. This is a highly successful tool which is well received by many schools. Our program has aligned effectively with many different schools and we are open to modify our program to match with the individual learning styles. We take a holistic approach to our teaching and embed self-discipline into our program. Students will learn drama/acting, speech, improvisation and public speaking. Students will script reading, script writing, school curriculum, use of props/costumes, set design, character development, prompt training and learning to give and receive constructive feedback plus a host of other skills. See below for gains
What should I bring to class? – A positive attitude!
What should I wear to class? – As per school uniform policy
WHEN
When is this class? – Please contact Donna on 0417 535 200
WHERE
Where is this class located? – We come to your school!
WHY
Why enrol into this class? – You will gain: Confidence, creativity, fun, friends, voice projection, the foundations of performance, speech and drama. Memory, focus, leadership skills, script writing skills, script reading skills, concentration, organisational skills, public speaking skills, life skills and opportunities for the future and a host of other skills
HOW
How much does this class cost? – Please contact Donna on 0417 535 200 for a personalised quote
WHO
AGE GROUP – Open
EXPERIENCE LEVEL – Beginners to experienced welcome
WHAT?
What does coaching cover? – Our coaching program can be tailored to meet any skill you wish to consolidate. E.g. Rostrum public speaking, use of face and emotion for dance, social skills and social stories, kids who need one-on-one to scaffold integration into group classes
What should I bring to class? – A water bottle and a positive attitude!
What should I wear to class? – Wear something comfortable that you can create, play and move in freely. Those that choose to wear skirts, must wear leggings/shorts underneath
WHEN?
When is coaching? – Please contact Donna on 0417 535 200 to determine the DSA Team’s availability
WHERE?
Where is this class located? – 2/6 Dacre Street, Mitchell or we can come to you!
WHY?
Why enrol into this class? – We will help you achieve your goals and meet your needs efficiently
HOW?
How much does this coaching cost per term? – Please contact Donna on 0417 535 200 for a personalised quote
WHO
AGE GROUP – Open
EXPERIENCE LEVEL – Beginners to experienced welcome
WHAT
What does tutoring cover? – All areas of Literacy (speaking, reading/comprehension, listening and writing), all areas of Mathematics. Donna takes a holistic approach and does a thorough assessment to find the learning gaps and fill them in with creative, fun, uplifting and unique strategies. With 25 years of teaching in the classroom and years of being a University tutor, Donna has the knowledge and skills to change the way a student thinks to open the doors to fast, efficient learning. Her approach brings the success of highly engaged students with greater independence
Note – Please contact Donna on 0417 535 200 to discuss your child’s strengths and weaknesses so she can tailor her tutoring to specifically meet your needs
What should I bring to tutoring? – General stationary
What should I wear to tutoring? – Wear something that supports effective learning
WHEN
When is tutoring? – Please contact Donna on 0417 535 200 to determine her availability
WHERE
Where is this class located? – 2/6 Dacre Street, Mitchell or we can come to you!
WHY
Why enrol into tutoring? – You will gain: Knowledge of your strengths and areas for improvement, self-belief, literacy, mathematics skills, confidence, creativity, fun, memory, focus, concentration, organisational skills, public speaking skills, life skills and opportunities for the future and a host of other skills
HOW
How much does this class cost? – Contact Donna for pricing 0417 535 200
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250+ STUDENTS.
Gain: Friendships, connection, acting skills, life skills and more!
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