Does kiddo love to perform? Or are you just looking for a way to boost your child’s confidence? Check out these kids’ speech and drama classes in Singapore
If you’ve got a kiddo at home who loves the theatre and performing, chances are, they’ll love joining a speech and drama class in Singapore. We’ve rounded up performing art programmes that offer public speaking classes, musical theatre, and drama classes, plus fun activities like dance lessons, and music & movement programmes that will help unleash your child’s confidence and creativity. Keep scrolling to see which drama school could be a great fit for your child.
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ACT 3 Drama Academy
ACT 3 Drama Academy aims to open new worlds and set children down a path of self-awareness, confidence and growth. Their drama classes in Singapore are suitable for children as young as 18 months up to teens who are eager to find their voice and share their ideas with the world. Toddlers aged 18 to 36 months can start off with ACT 3 Drama Academy’s parent-child drama classes, while children aged 3 to 7 will take part in a programme that builds their thinking skills and social interaction by using drama principles and experiences. Children aged 8 and above will get a bigger hand in their drama experience, as they’ll gain more opportunities to participate in the theatrical, artistic and literary process. The goal of all their acting classes is to encourage children to be versatile, to think on their feet and not be afraid to experiment with novel ways of expressing their thoughts and ideas. ACT 3 Drama Academy also provides an environment that is loving and flexible, never pressurising.
ACT 3 Drama Academy, 126 Cairnhill Road, One-Two-Six Cairnhill Arts Centre, Singapore 229707, Tel: (+65) 6735 9986, www.act3international.com.sg/act3-drama-academy-2
Helen O’Grady Drama Academy
The Helen O’Grady Drama Academy has been a top choice for parents looking for stellar acting and drama classes in Singapore. The main aim of their programme is to build confidence, self-esteem and skills in verbal communication through drama. This is achieved through a unique, diverse curriculum that’s taught at weekly classes. Every individual that experiences the Helen O’Grady Kids’ Speech and Drama class will grow in confidence and self-esteem, develop creativity, and acquire communication skills. Two exciting performances are also held annually for children to showcase what they have learnt for their parents.
Helen O’Grady Drama Academy, 231 Mountbatten Road, Block B, #03-03, Mountbatten Centre, Singapore 397999, Tel: (+65) 9116 2838, www.helenogrady.com.sg
Haque Centre of Acting and Creativity (HCAC)
While skills like singing and dancing, public speaking and fine motor skills are embedded in HCAC’s acting and drama classes, what makes this course unique is their focus on mindfulness of the self and the world around us. The entire course is based on exploring different United National Sustainable Development Goals (SDG) through the use of theatre training, storytelling and poetry, arts & craft activities, creative writing, and role-playing. Suitable for kids aged 8 to 12, this series of value-based workshops will engage them in the performing arts while building awareness about of the world through its social issues. The team of educators here are focused on developing each child’s curiosity within a safe space together with other like-minded children. Although this course does not culminate in a performance, parents are encouraged to attend the final class to observe and share the space with their children.
Haque Centre of Acting and Creativity, 89A Desker Road, Singapore 209611, Tel: (+65) 8776 4580, www.methodactingasia.com/workshops/speech-drama-6-12-years
Apple Pie Language
Looking for Chinese speech and drama classes? Apple Pie Language promotes an appreciation of the Chinese language to children aged 3 to 8. Fronted by Daphne Low, a former MOE Chinese language teacher, their acting classes and programmes are developed with an understanding of the local school curriculum and its language and literacy requirements. Through food, crafts, songs and dance to making their own props, each child is given a reflective learning opportunity to retain their learning experience.
Apple Pie Language, www.applepie.com.sg
Buds Youth Theatre
Drama enthusiasts can consider signing up for Buds Youth Theatre, an inclusive theatre education for kids aged 15 and above who have a genuine interest in the arts. Only 15 youths are selected each year for this rigorous training, and most participants will go on to build careers in Singapore’s arts and creative scenes – think actors, stage managers, filmmakers and more. Participants will be enrolled in acting classes and taught playwriting and performance skills without having to worry about financial burdens. All you need to do to be considered for enrolment is to email the BYT team for an audition that comprises a short interview and a monologue presentation from a published Singaporean play.
Buds Youth Theatre, www.budstheatre.com
Centre Stage School of the Arts
Founded by two professional actors from the UK back in 1999, Centre Stage School of the Arts offers a wide range of kids’ drama, dance and music programmes. Their programmes are progressive (Team Sassy are huge fans!) and are suitable for kids as young as six months up to preteens with professional aspirations. Click here to read more about Centre Stage’s various offerings!
Centre Stage School of Arts, www.centre-stage.com/home
Evolve Performing Arts
This creative arts centre runs all sorts of drama classes in Singapore such as early years programmes, theatre, dance, singing techniques, musical theatre and more. Their in-house classes are process- and performance-focused and are designed to help children grow their confidence through weekly lessons. Your tot will also get to showcase all that they’ve learned in the various performances and shows that Evolve stages in their own black box venues islandwide.
Evolve Performing Arts, www.evolve-arts.com
Julia Gabriel Centre
The Julia Gabriel Centre is no stranger to drama and speech programmes. In fact, they’re well-loved by parents, as their drama and communication programmes allow children opportunities to master the skills and techniques needed for effective communication while loving the process of learning. These skills are taught through drama, poetry, theatre, mime, puppetry, role-play, story-telling, reading aloud and creative writing. Imagination and creativity are promoted, and children get to enjoy rhythm, sound and language. Julia Gabriel also runs holiday drama camps and programmes!
Julia Gabriel Centre, www.juliagabriel.com
MADDspace
MADDspace is one of the island’s top performing arts schools and offers kids the opportunity to learn multiple disciplinary classes in one space. If it’s a drama class in Singapore you’re after, try their Theatrical Crew: Broadway Kids programme, where kids aged 6 to 12 years get to learn how to emote better via music, dance and acting. This foundation-level programme aims to prepare students for end-of-team performances and mini-musicals.
MADDSpace, www.maddspace.com.sg
SOTA
SOTA is the island’s first pre-tertiary school that specialises in the arts, so you know their drama classes are top-tier. They offer professional training in areas such as film, theatre and more to kids aged 13 to 18, and their courses are designed to help students develop an understanding and mastery of their preferred art form. Students specialising in theatre will be exposed to elements such as performing, directing, playwriting and much more, gaining an appreciation for the art form’s various styles, forms and processes through masterclasses, talks and workshops, regional exchange opportunities and much more.
SOTA, www.sota.edu.sg
Wild Rice
Enrol your little actor in Wild Rice’s weekly drama classes in Singapore, where kids aged 5 to 12 are guided by experienced teaching artists to join in fun drama and storytelling games, role-playing exercises and more. Alternatively, try their First Stage programme, where children will get theatre training and performance opportunities. Participants are coached throughout their first performing experience on the stage, and they’ll get to work alongside some of Singapore’s most popular actors and theatre-makers. More importantly, they’ll gain plenty of confidence and grow their love for performing onstage.
Wild Rice, www.wildrice.com.sg/children
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