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KPG runs exciting holiday workshops during the NSW school holiday periods in all disciplines of the performing arts.
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Summary: Here is a list of the classes we currently offer at KPG. These are the classes that run according to the school terms.
2013 Class Schedules
Preschool classes
Advanced High School Screen Acting Class with Peter Mochrie (Yr 11 / 12 and University Students)
Specialist Screen Acting Class with Peter Mochrie (Adults)
For any information, to book a free trial class or enrol please contact the office: 02 9966 5013 or 02 9966 0353 or email: kpg@aipa.com.au We are always happy to assist.
KICK Performance Group offers two types of classes - Recreational and Vocational.
Recreational classes
Run Monday through Friday in all performing arts disciplines, for all ages, including RAD Grade Ballet, Jazz, Hip Hop, Tap, Lyrical/Contemporary, Musical Theatre and Drama. These classes can be attended by any one and require only the commitment to wear the proper uniform and regularly attend classes.
Vocational classes
Run on a Saturday and require the student to take part in a stream of classes designed to train them for their chosen career. Students must be prepared to attend all classes, wear the proper uniform, have outstanding grooming, always look and be audition ready and to take part in all performances and auditions where appropriate. Vocational class streams include
KICK Starters
Kinder to Year 2
The KICK Starters programme is a fantastic introduction to the Performing Arts, opening up a world of new concepts and ideas as well as focusing on essential technique and developing skills. This two-hour weekly workshop comprises of four 30-minute classes in Ballet, Drama, Jazz & Singing, with a short, 15-minute meal/toilet break. In Year Two class times extend to 45 minutes each. As the activities change every thirty or fourty-five minutes, the students are constantly stimulated and remain focused without tiring. The KICK Starters programme builds solid all-round performance skills from the beginning. Students are given the opportunity to perform in Terms Two, Three and Four.
Triple Threat
Years 3-6
Triple Threat is an industry term meaning "all-rounder". This program consists of three classes in Drama, Dance and Singing for students from Years 3-6. This is a high-energy course will be fun but challenging for everyone. Suitable for both boys and girls, this class teams well with the Musical Theatre recreational classes. Students can also add a half an hour of tap to this course.
Performance Stream
Years 3-6 & High School
With students and their parents, we tailor-build an all-round program to suit each student, ensuring that classes are taken at the correct level in the appropriate disciplines. The core disciplines are covered in this program as well as electives which allow students to specialize. Students learn jazz, tap, ballet, singing and drama. This is essential training ground for those wishing to be a "Triple Threat" in the industry such as: Hugh Jackman, Renee Zellweger and Julia Stiles. Students are able to attend one or two streams only (for eg/ ballet and jazz only or singing and drama only) – however we encourage all students taking vocational class streams to enrol in the full program so as realise the full potential of the course.
Advanced Acting Programme (formerly Drama Company)
Years 3-6 & High School
This is an intensive training program for gifted and dedicated actors. This fast paced course is certainly not for the faint hearted and we expect the best from Australia’s best. Taught by some of the industry’s brightest teachers. This programme comprises of a weekly Screen Business, Theatre & Script Analysis and Creating a production piece. Students perform on a regular basis and are constantly involved in making short plays & films - building both their stage and screen repertoire. Members are assisted to gain and maintain theatrical representation. Regular guest teachers including casting directors, writers, producers and directors keep a close eye on students and their progress throughout the year. Students enrolled in this class will be graded and placed into the correct class for their age and ability. Students are encouraged to also enrol in the 2hr Production class during the week.
Glee Club Australia Classes
KPG is the only school in Australia with the GLEE Club syllabus directly from the USA!
You have seen the show, you've sung the songs, now come and live the experience of belonging to GLEE Club Australia!!! Classes are run for Primary and High School students as well as special needs classes - and new in 2013 GLEE Club Performance for 18+
Performances
All vocational students (KICK Starters, Triple Threat, Performance Stream and The Advanced Acting Programme) perform at the end of each term and the End of Year Concert in November . All dance/singing and musical theatre students have the chance to perform through term and in the End of Year Concert. AAP and Performance Stream students will perform a piece at the end of each term. We invite all students to audition for the musical in August. Performance Stream and Advanced Acting Programme students also have additional performance opportunities each term. Being a performance school we aim to offer as many public performance opportunities for all students, including but not limited to community festivals and theatre openings.
Talent Development
The KPG talent development programme has been designed to ensure students are further trained to a professional level in all disciplines and given every opportunity to succeed.
If you would like to know more, please contact KPG Principal Jenn Barry via email: kpg@aipa.com.au or by phone: 02 9966 5013 or 02 9966 0353
