We're in Bellville!

We are very excited to launch our Bellville Studio classes this term.

There was a great demand for Helen O Grady classes in the area and we thought it was time to take up the challenge. And what a start it's been!

Every Monday you can find us at the Collective Arts Theatre easily accessible coming from Durban Road or Frans Conradie Drive.
If you are in the area, come around, pop in for a trial class and we're sure you'll stay.

For our Primary School students we have a composite class from 15h30 -16h30
And very exciting...we have a Youth Theatre group from 16h30 - 17h30.

You don't want to miss it!

It's Great To Be Back!

We got off to an immense start this week with new classes, regular classes, familiar faces and new smiles.

We're Back!

This week we shook off our holiday dust and got right down to business. 

Kindy classes started a new theme which teaches us about our bodies and how to use them at school, at home and on stage.

The Lower Primary group got to put together an improv using some holiday inspiration while the Upper Primary got stuck into new speech techniques. In movement both groups got to explore rhythm patterns proving to be loads of fun all-round! And don’t forget the Youth Theatre groups. These students upped their cool factors and started learning about building character collages.

So far it’s been a fun, learning, inspiring, dramatic week. A great start to the term and the new year.

If you missed out, don’t worry, there’s still time to get to a studio near you and enrol.

Monday:

Bellville                               Collective Arts Theatre                  CP 3:30-4:30 and YT 4:30-5:30

Stellenbosch                      Christchurch                                       CP 4-5 and YT 5-6

Tuesday:

Kenridge                              Kenridge Scouts Hall                       K 2-3, LP 3-4, UP 4-5

Paarl                                      Old Mill Theatre                               LP 3-4, UP 4-5, YT 5-6

Wednesday:

Durbanville                         All Saints Church                               LP 3-4, UP 4-5, YT 5-6

Somerset West                   HH Dutch Reformed Church        CP 3:30-4:30, YT 4:30-5:30

Thursday:

Kuils River                           Van Riebeeck Hall                            LP 3-4, UP 4-5, YT 5-6

Drama Drama Everywhere

The best part about being with Helen O' Grady is our local, national and international footprint.
Everywhere you go, you'll find us at a studio or school.
Should a family have to move during a term, its so easy for that student to continue their drama lessons and their learning development at another studio with a teacher with the qualifications, training and enthusiasm as previously.

But don't take our word for it...Take a look at the links below:

http://dramaafrica.com/
http://www.helenogrady.com.au/
http://www.helenogrady.co.uk/
http://www.helenogrady.co.in/website/
http://helenogradyasia.blogspot.co.za/   

and that's not even the half of it!

We hope that if you're with us already you'll chat to us and let us know if there's anything more we can do for your child. We're gearing up for a new, exciting season so if you're not with us yet... Get in on the ACTion!

Bellville Studio Opening January 2016!

The growth of Helen O’ Grady Drama Academy knows no bounds.

We are ever growing, ever moving forward and we want you to join in the adventure.

Next year Helen O’ Grady Northern Suburbs and Winelands will be expanding and opening our Bellville Studio.

The Studio will be hosted at the Collective Arts Theatre…yes…a REAL Theatre!

We welcome all Primary and High School students as we will run a Composite Primary class as well as an exciting Youth Theatre class.

If you live in the area and surrounds, don’t hesitate, get in touch and sign up today.

Collective Arts Theatre: Corner of Frans Conradie Drive and Alexdra Street, Bellville                         (next to DF Malan High School)
3:30– 4:30pm    6-12 years old (Primary Class)
4:30– 5:30pm    13-18 years old (Youth Theatre Class)

2016 Here we come!

There’s so much excitement during Term 4.

Yes, there are our Year end Productions happening at the end of November, but there’s more.

Term 4 is your chance to get ahead and sign up for another great year of drama. During Term 4 our students have the opportunity to re-enrol for Helen O’ Grady 2016. How exciting!!

This means current students have a chance to secure a place in one of our classes next year. And the sooner you sign up, the better your chances of getting your hands on a cool prize or treat.

Ask your teacher at class this week or contact the office on 021 913 3635 today!

Brand new season for Kindy

The heat is on in the Cape and it’s making its way to our classes and studios.

But that won’t stop the students from putting their best faces and voices forward as we prepare for our production. Productions are little over a month away and the excitement and nerves are building. From aboard a Pirate Ship to the mishaps of a Circus Troupe to the tragedies of Shakespearean yesteryear.

Our Kindy classes may not be preparing for full production like our older classes but they have been enjoying inspired classes. Themes this term will see them travel through the jungle and learn all about the seasons and weather in the most dramatic way.

But while that’s what we’re looking forward to, let’s first look back. Let’s just take a minute to admire the princesses and super heroes of our Kenridge Kindy class.

We love it when a plan comes together

Term four has got of to a rocking start with students filing in to class ready for action.

This term is extra special as we gear up for our year-end productions. It’s great to see that students spent time during the holidays learning their lines, familiarising themselves with their scripts and getting ideas for costumes and characterisation.

Productions are a highlight of the Helen O’ Grady calendar. It’s a great time to bring together all the principles we’ve taught our students throughout the year.

Students will get to show what they’ve learnt in the speech component of the curriculum as they deliver their lines in crisp, bold voices.

We will see their movement skills as they assume the levels, special awareness and planes of different roles.

Ad libbing, which is an important skill taught, practised and emphasised throughout the year will be on show throughout the plays throughout the age groups.

Parents, friends, family and teachers can look forward to a display of skill wrapped up in clever stories in a showcase of colour and fun.