In Acting, students will explore how actors communicate with an audience. Using mind, body and voice in new and interesting ways, they will engage with physical movement, masks and props. Children will experiment with improvisation and characteristation, learning how to create real and believable characters for an audience. Working from the basic outline of a script, students will learn how to expand and shape a body of work into an original final performance.

Young performers will find expression through rhythm and movement by exploring fun dance routines that help improve coordination, balance and spatial awareness in the Dance and Movement discipline. Students will be exposed to a mix of traditional and modern dance styles in learning how a routine can be integrated into a final performance.

The Musical Performance component will demonstrate the importance of rhythm, timing and diction in song-delivery, a key aspect to any successful musical theatre performance. Students will also be coached on the rudiments of voice training, helping them discover their range and how it can be used to effectively strengthen a performance in the Voice module of Stage Lights.

Each programme level will conclude in a scripted and choreographed workshop performance for parents and friends, putting into practise the skills acquired throughout the course of the week.

Stage Lights is led by senior teachers from Julia Gabriel Centre for Learning’s EduDrama team. Experienced in performing arts, these teachers bring with them a wealth of experience and stagecraft knowledge to inspire and motivate each student and to help them realise their creative potential.

Themed ‘Starry Starry Night’, this programme will take place during the second week of the school holidays from 6 Jun to 10 Jun (Monday to Friday at 0900 – 1130 and 1430 – 1700). Each session is two and a half hours at $485+GST per week.

These school holiday programmes are held at Julia Gabriel Centre for Learning, #04-00 Forum, 583 Orchard Road, Singapore 238884. For registration and more information, call 6733 4322 or download a registration form from www.juliagabriel.com.

NAC-ExxonMobil Concert in the Park is back! This year, we are in the mood for a celebration because it is our 15th year anniversary! For the first concert of the year, we are CELEBRATING NATURE.  Come join our party on Labour Day, as we lead you into a unique musical sensation amidst the tranquil and idyllic surroundings of Bedok Reservoir Park!

The concert features a whole new performance that comprises of both local and overseas artistes. Look out for Sachiyo an internationally renowned singer from Japan who has a beautiful vocal that blends in with the sounds of nature.

Sway to the rhythm of Juz B, a popular a cappella group in Singapore and around the region, as they present bring to you a unique style of a cappella that had won many hearts since the group was formed more than 10 years ago. Juz B shot to fame when they took part in a local televised Chinese singing contest Superband on Channel U. Known for their soulful performances and on-stage antics, this award-winning group bagged new awards at the 2nd Asian A Cappella Festival/ Competition as well as captured the hearts of Taiwanese a cappella supporters in Taipei as well as and China when they were invited to perform for the Asean Summit in Nanning.

Last but not least, move to the beats of Bloco Singapura, one of Singapore’s most exciting percussion groups that fuses culture and music.  Experience the swinging samba and throbbing batucada that will surely lift your feet to the rhythms of nature.

Come down early and join us with in the a range of exciting fringe activities at 4 pm before the concert starts at 5 pm. Do your part for charity by donating your toys to the charity. Simply bring along your toys in good condition to our collection point. You can also take part in our art competition by bringing along your drawing tools and stand a chance to win attractive prizes. Participate in making musical instruments using recycled materials. Capture the moments of your family and friends in nature and stand to win attractive prizes in an online photography competition.

Visit http://www.nparks.gov.sg , concertinthepark.blogspot.com or call 6777 1672 (Aux Productions) for more information.

Theme: Celebration of Nature

Date: 1 May 2011, Sunday

Venue: Bedok Reservoir Park Floating Deck

Nearest MRT: Bedok MRT station

Car: Park at Block 739A, Bedok Reservoir Road, S (471739).

Buses available at Bus Stop – Blk 716, Bedok Reservoir Road  (84619): 5, 21, 22, 59, 65, 66, 228, 506, CT18.

Price: FREE ADMISSION

4.00 pm – 7.30 pm

The Plaza, Level 1

National Library Building

100 Victoria Street

 

Rock your Saturday with a day filled with music, dance moves and hip hop!

 

CODE:EDGE 3 Charity Mass Workshop

4.00 pm – 5.00 pm

Join us to watch a mass hip hop workshop where everyone will dance their hearts out for charity!

 

CODE:EDGE 3 Asia (Singapore Leg)

5.30 pm – 7.30 pm

Join us as and be entertained by the performances of hip hop dancers as we search for Singapore’s representative for CODE:EDGE 3. Witness crews and soloists battle it out for the honor of representing Singapore in the Finals of CODE:EDGE 3 Asia in February 2010.

 

For more information on both events, please visit www.studiowu.com/codeedge/.

 

Visit http://golibrary.nlb.gov.sg for more programmes and exhibitions.

5.30 pm – 7.00 pm

The Plaza, Level 1

National Library Building

100 Victoria Street

 

Join us for an entertaining evening at the Plaza as we bring you performances of different music genres by a variety of groups! Enjoy a showcase by a capella youth groups, acoustic and pop bands. Brought to you by Singapore Art Café, an arts enterprise dedicated to promoting local talents. Find out more at http://www.singaporeartcafe.com.

 

Organised By: Singapore Art Café

Supported By: National Library Singapore

 

Visit http://golibrary.nlb.gov.sg for more programmes and exhibitions.