Help please.. especially WAAPA< NIDA< CPA students
Sat, 27 Sept 2003, 05:51 pmClint26 posts in thread
Help please.. especially WAAPA< NIDA< CPA students
Sat, 27 Sept 2003, 05:51 pmMy daughter is currently studying year 10 (year 11 drama)
She is working a lot in amateur theatre (musical theatre and drama)and is getting paid to sing solo at al festivals carols etc...
She currently takes private dance, singing and music theory lessons
She has won acting and singing scholarships
However...
we feel we have reached a watershed and need to decide some things NOW to assist in possible entry to WAAPA, NIDA or CPA
The school she is at provides dance, drama and music to year twelve..
but lately has had trouble keeping teachers.... this of course varies the quality of her education a lot...
we are trying to decide;
whether to attend a recognised PA school (which would mean a lot more travelling and cut down on productions and private lessons)
remain where we are and pursue the same avenue
do a 2 year PA course in Adelaide (but subjects other than dance/drama have to be open access study)
switch to a recognised private school (which again cuts down time for productions and private training)
soooooo
if there is an answer to this
which carries the most weight??
Examination certificates ie level 4 music theory / voice
Experience in large productions with large roles
A recognised school
or a fulltime performing arts course
We need to make the switch soon
any advice gratefully appreciated
Clint
She is working a lot in amateur theatre (musical theatre and drama)and is getting paid to sing solo at al festivals carols etc...
She currently takes private dance, singing and music theory lessons
She has won acting and singing scholarships
However...
we feel we have reached a watershed and need to decide some things NOW to assist in possible entry to WAAPA, NIDA or CPA
The school she is at provides dance, drama and music to year twelve..
but lately has had trouble keeping teachers.... this of course varies the quality of her education a lot...
we are trying to decide;
whether to attend a recognised PA school (which would mean a lot more travelling and cut down on productions and private lessons)
remain where we are and pursue the same avenue
do a 2 year PA course in Adelaide (but subjects other than dance/drama have to be open access study)
switch to a recognised private school (which again cuts down time for productions and private training)
soooooo
if there is an answer to this
which carries the most weight??
Examination certificates ie level 4 music theory / voice
Experience in large productions with large roles
A recognised school
or a fulltime performing arts course
We need to make the switch soon
any advice gratefully appreciated
Clint
Re: Help please.. especially WAAPA< NIDA< CPA students
Mon, 29 Sept 2003, 05:34 pmHiya,
I went to WAAPA and I've recently done a 3mth course at NIDA. It is her decision of course, but I know that VCA, NIDA & WAAPA prefer people to have life experience before applying; I know of only one friend who gained entry straight out of Yr12.
I didn't finish my course at WAAPA and I was extremely disappointed with the NIDA course (I should mention Im not an actor), but I'm glad I applied for both and now I know what is out there and what is better suited to me.
Good luck!
I went to WAAPA and I've recently done a 3mth course at NIDA. It is her decision of course, but I know that VCA, NIDA & WAAPA prefer people to have life experience before applying; I know of only one friend who gained entry straight out of Yr12.
I didn't finish my course at WAAPA and I was extremely disappointed with the NIDA course (I should mention Im not an actor), but I'm glad I applied for both and now I know what is out there and what is better suited to me.
Good luck!
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