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Drama teacher, Brian Dale and Dance teacher, Lee Purdie
started Bright Lights Performance School in
Byron Bay, NSW, Australia, in
2004. The school invites students from primary
school classes 3, 4, 5 and 6 and secondary school
classes 7,8,9 and 10 to extend their creative
talents by participating in our courses. Through
professional guidance and instruction, participants
are given the opportunity to develop and enhance
their performance skills in drama, dance, singing
and music.
This is done initially through our Drama/Dance training
course. The students are then invited to participate
in our Stage Awareness/Performance Skills course,
which culminates in the production of a quality
stage musical in a professional venue.
We view the participation in our Drama/Dance course as a
pre-requisite to the involvement in our Stage
Awareness/Performance Skills course, which leads
into our musical production. Although both courses
are designed to improve dance and movement skills
and dramatic ability they are quite different in
nature. Participants need to be aware of the total
commitment and disciplined focus that is required in
the production of a stage musical.
We aim to provide students with a natural progression of
activities and development of their skills. This
progression provides both success in and a challenge
to their performance abilities.
We are constantly amazed and delighted at our
participants' level of talent and enthusiasm. We
have plans for Bright Lights Performance School
to grow and expand. We appreciate and extend our
gratitude to our students and their families for
their commitment to enhance their creative talent.
Together we create enjoyment and memories that will
stay with us all; maybe for a lifetime. |