Shy or boisterous – drama is a great self-development tool.By Kath Gannaway
THE Helen O’Grady Drama Academy offers classes that focus on developing students’ self-confidence, self esteem and communication skills through a balanced drama and theatre arts program.
The academy is renowned throughout Australia and in 17 countries, with almost 50,000 students worldwide.
“For shy or boisterous children, lessons in drama can help them to become well-rounded individuals with a healthy outlook on life,” said Karen Booth, the academy’s outer eastern suburbs principal.
Ms Booth oversees more than 250 students and says drama is an outstanding self-development tool for all children as well as being a lot of fun.
“The academy aims to help children and young people discover enthusiasm and a positive approach to life, ongoing confidence and self-esteem, skills in verbal communication and effective social interaction.
“For shy children, drama can help them learn to relax and interact. For the extroverts it can help them learn to focus their enthusiasm and skills,” Ms Booth said.
“If they experience a little bit of success at this, it feeds into everything they do in life.”
Helen O’Grady Children’s Drama Academy holds classes for young people aged from five to 17 years at Lilydale, Monbulk, Ferntree Gully, Knoxfield, Mooroolbark, Ringwood, Rowville, Wantirna Bayswater and Croydon.
For details on class times or more information phone Ms Booth on.
