Priority development : International
Countries/Regions already covered : International

The Helen O'Grady Children's Drama Academy was founded in Perth, Australia, in 1979.

The aims of the Academy are to help children, aged 5-17 years, develop:

Enthusiasm
Confidence
Self-Esteem
Communication Skills
Social Skills


Helen O’Grady Children’s Drama Academy programs have proved so successful that there are now around 150 branches in operation in Australia, China, Georgia, Gulf States, India, Indonesia, Ireland, Malaysia, Malta, New Zealand, Singapore, South Africa, Spain, United Kingdom and the United States.

Currently, there are around 40,000 students attending drama classes each week in over 1,000 locations, throughout the countries of operation.

The aim of the Academy is to help young people, 5-17 years, develop:

- Enthusiasm
- Confidence
- Self Esteem
- Communication Skills
- Social Skills

These aims are achieved through a highly developed, original, drama program which caters for the following groups:
- Lower Primary (5-8 years)
- Upper Primary (9-12 years)
- Youth Theatre (13 - 17 years)
Each lesson is carefully planned. Curriculum includes introductory activities, speech, verbal dynamics, creative movement, dance drama, language development, structured improvisation, dialogue development, snippets, scene starters, mini-scripts, parent day presentations, end of year productions.
Above all, our classes are fun!

All Principals and teachers have undergone extensive training in Helen O'Grady curriculum and teaching methods.

Each lesson stimulates students to be fully involved and motivated. All students attend a one hour lesson, each week of the school year. Classes are held throughout the week in different locations. It is possible for a student to attend our classes for a period of 13 years without repeating a lesson!

drama classes

Training Provided : Induction & Ongoing

Qualifications and Background : Qualified Teachers

Helen O'Grady Children's Drama Academy
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P O Box 4012 - 6913 WA - WEMBLEY - Australia