Dance, Drama & Speech
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The Studio @ MLC

In 2006 THE STUDIO worked with all ages in school, work, home and community environments achieving:

  • A 92% Distinction rate with Trinity Guildhall Examinations – often receiving 1st place in Australia or internationally.
  • 18 secondary scholarships were awarded to students who studied with us before sitting for Performing Arts and Academic Scholarships
  • 22 students who underwent audition preparation with us were accepted into either NIDA, VCA, WAAPA, Nepean, or QUT
  • More than 50 audition preparation participants were successful with castings for TV, Radio, Theatre and/or Film.
  • Our students were also winners and finalists in major speaking competitions, festivals and eisteddfods

THE STUDIO at MLC School is dedicated to creating rich artistic experiences that provide the opportunity to extend creative talents, intellectual abilities and human skills in a variety of imaginative and challenging ways.

We are lucky enough at THE STUDIO to see living proof of this statement everyday. Each program, whether for an individual or a corporation, is crafted to aid the further development of this precious commodity. Every STUDIO participant will have the chance to not only work alongside leading Performing Arts specialists to enhance their creative talents but to also cultivate their human, lateral thinking, cognitive, motivational, presentation and expressive skills.

Our specialist tutors and directors come from diverse backgrounds (working everywhere from NIDA to major corporations such as IBM to Royal Shakespeare Company to AFTRS to Mulliners Casting to ABC to Fashion Houses to a variety of Australian charitable organisations to London’s National Theatre. The Studio has woven this collective expertise together to create programs that foster innovation through authentic learning experiences; learners that resonate energy and enthusiasm; and inspiration that keeps participants motivated and committed. Each member of our staff is dedicated to creating an empowering environment where worth, ideas and ability are affirmed; talents are developed and enhanced; and risks are taken.

Our most unique and precious resource within the Performing Arts is our students and through our varied, integrated and rich programs, we are able to show each individual just how unique they are.

THE STUDIO believes that learning through the Arts should not only be lively and enjoyable but should also lead students to a better understanding of themselves and of the real world in which they live. Our process develops both intellect and emotion—to raise ordinary experience to significance—to create learning that is intense and absorbing, objective and reflective—learning that is extraordinarily subtle, flexible and effective because it happens through experience.

THE STUDIO is an accredited provider for a wide range of innovative courses and an extensive Diploma program, which is recognised worldwide. What is particularly exciting, because of the strength and success of our program is that we are one of the few providers able to offer these Diplomas at an accelerated level for gifted and talented Performing Arts students under the age of 18.

All students have the opportunity to participate in some form of Performing Arts activity. Dance and Drama are certainly one of the most popular activities in the school. G

Events are rehearsed and staged in our Drama Theatre & Studios as well as being performed at Festivals, Eisteddfods and Showcases at a regional, state & national level.

THE STUDIO is truly dedicated to inspiring and motivating the best in everyone by valuing the worth of each person and providing the innovative means for excellence to be embraced.

THE STUDIO looks forward to working with you to ignite outstanding performance, arouse artistry, to free your best and optimise your personal talents.

 

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Programs offered by THE STUDIO

  • Speech & Drama Lessons
  • Voice for the Professional User
  • Audition Preparation
  • Dance
    • Creative Dance K-2, 3-5, 6-8 & 9-12
  • Acting
    • Performing Arts Ensemble K-2 & 3-5
    • Performing Arts Studio 6-8
    • Intensive Acting for Senior Students
    • Performing Arts Artist-in-Residence Productions
  • Masterclasses
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    • HSC and IB Dance
    • HSC Drama and IB Theatre Arts
    • Entertainment Industry
    • Voice
    • Acting School
  • 12 Hour Theatre
  • Performing Arts Artist-in-Residence
    • Performing Shakespeare
    • Accents
    • Mask
    • Physical Theatre
    • Playwriting
    • Musical Theatre
    • Acting for Screen
    • Playing the Greats
    • Dancesports
    • Soaps
    • Modern Theories of Acting
    • Solo Performance Artist
  • Diploma Program
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    • ATCL Diploma Performing (Acting)
    • ATCL Diploma Performing (Musical Theatre)
    • ATCL Diploma Teaching (Speech and Drama - Acting and Improvisation - Theatre Arts)
    • ATCL Diploma Teaching (Dance and Choreography - Theatre Arts)
    • ATCL Diploma Teaching (Musical Theatre/Singing or Creative Music Making - Theatre Arts)
    • TCL Licentiate
  • Performing Arts Professional Development
    • Teaching Dance & Technology
    • Teaching Circus
    • Teaching Shakespeare
    • Teaching Accents
    • Teaching Mask
    • Teaching Lighting
    • Teaching Physical Theatre
    • Teaching Playbuilding
    • Teaching Playwriting
    • Teaching Musical Theatre
    • Teaching Acting for Screen
    • Teaching Puppetry
    • Teaching Playing the Greats
    • Teaching Dancesports
    • Teaching Soaps
    • Teaching Modern Theories of Acting
    • Teaching the Solo Performance Artist
  • Holiday Workshops for Primary and Middle School Students

Customised Training

The Studio is able to create learning experiences to suit your individual or organisational needs. We can customise team building, change management, leadership, conflict resolution, vision realisation, vocal care, theatre, film & television study, personal growth, presentation skills, audition preparation, voice development, and professional and/or corporate experiences to suit your requirements.

THE STUDIO prides itself on being accessible to all, a viable and valuable learning tool and a means for each individual to discover who they are by being able to express their whole.

In 2006 THE STUDIO worked with all ages in school, work, home and community environments.

Edward de Bono tells us “There is no doubt that creativity is the most important human resource of all”. Each program whether for an individual or a corporation is crafted to aid the further development of this precious commodity. Every STUDIO participant will have the chance to not only work alongside leading Performing Arts specialists to enhance their creative talents but to also cultivate their human, lateral thinking, cognitive, motivational, presentation, freedom of expression and innovative skills.

Our specialist tutors and directors come from a diverse and experience backgrounds (working everywhere from NIDA to major corporations such as IBM to Royal Shakespeare Company to AFTRS to Mulliners Casting to ABC to Fashion Houses to Bell Shakespeare to a variety of Australian charitable organisations to London’s National Theatre to Sydney Theatre Company to Fox Studios to organisational think tanks) The Studio has woven these collective expertises together to create programs that fosters innovation through authentic learning experiences; learners that resonate energy and enthusiasm; and inspiration that keeps participants motivated and committed. Each member of our staff is dedicated to creating an empowering environment where worth, ideas and ability is affirmed, talents are developed, broadened and enhanced, and risks are taken.

Contact us to discuss your needs and we will provide you with a written proposal and quotation.

 

School Certificate, Higher School Certificate, International Baccalaureate and Voc Ed Course Study

You can study Higher School Certificate Dance or Drama, School Certificate Dance or Drama, International Baccalaureate Theatre Arts or Dance and/or VET Entertainment Industry at THE STUDIO.

THE STUDIO is a registered training organisation. We can provide accredited training in all aspects of the Performing Arts. We recognise AQF qualifications and statements of attainment issued by other RTOs in relation to VETAB & TCL accredited courses.

Work alongside industry professionals to acquire the best possible tuition and experience. 92% of all THE STUDIO at MLC students have been awarded grades and final examination marks in the top band with many being showcased and published as exemplary candidates at Onstage for HSC Drama and Callback for HSC Dance as well as being awarded a vast array of prizes for excellence.

Courses are available at accelerated levels and tuition is in small groups or privately. Fees POA.

 

Workshops for schools

Let THE STUDIO create an experiential learning experiencing for your students and/or staff that’ll never forget.
THE STUDIO can come to your school or you can come to us! Click here for more information.

 

Staff Profiles

THE STUDIO is a place where motivation meets inspiration, and where the unimaginable materialises everyday. THE
STUDIO has a dedicated core of professional artists who help students realise their creative potential, making their learning experience more of an artistic odyssey. Let these professionals tell you a little more about themselves and
how they’re taking performing arts to the next level. Click here to read more about our staff.

 

Student Profiles

THE STUDIO’S students are as diverse as its tutors and the unique programs it delivers. They range in age from primary school students, to adults working in professional and corporate environments. Click here to read what our students' think of the programs offered by THE STUDIO.

For further information about any of the programs, please contact Ms Melissa Newell at mnewell@mlcsyd.nsw.edu.au