Helen O'Grady Drama Academy Lethbridge

Make it Your Business to Teach Drama - Launching in Canada now, contact us to learn more: ereynolds@helenogrady.ca Through our program children will: ■ speak more confidently ■ answer in full sentences ■ improve self-esteem ■ meet new friends ■ act in plays ■ improve listening skills and much more - all while having a great time at a price which is affordable to all. The Helen O'Grady Drama Academy is the only organization of its kind in the UK and had its origins in Australia many years ago. In 1979, Helen O'Grady, a trained teacher, drama teacher and actress, hired a hall in a Perth suburb and commenced after school drama classes for children. Her aims were to provide a self-development through drama program for children, to encourage: ■ Enthusiasm, energy and a positive approach to life ■ Ongoing confidence ■ Self esteem ■ Skill in verbal communication ■ Effective social interaction The Helen O'Grady Drama System for children became the basis for further expansion and since 1979, the remainder of Australia and New Zealand have been introduced to the Helen O'Grady Academies as well as Africa, Georgia, India, Indonesia, Zambia, Malaysia, Singapore, China, USA, South Africa and the United Kingdom, Ireland, Europe and the Gulf States and now launching in Canada Mission: The aim of the Academy is to help young people, 3-17 years, develop: ■ Enthusiasm ■ Confidence. ■ Self esteem. ■ Conversational ability ■ Social Skills These aims are achieved through a highly developed, original, drama program. Each lesson is carefully planned. Curriculum includes introductory activities, speech, verbal dynamics, creative movement, mimes to music, language development, structured improvisation, dialogue development, snippets, scene starters, mini-scripts, parent day presentations, end of year productions. Above all, our classes are fun! In the summer term all classes present their end of year productions. All children love to dress up!