Fernando
Balestra

course

enfant

(ages 5 to 8)

The “Junior Enfant” course is a preparatory programme designed to introduce children to the theatre. The first part of the course involves an introduction to the language of theatre through playful activities (expressive games that explore the use of the body, voice and space as tools for communicating ideas and emotions) and informal storytelling experiences (an introduction to reading, active listening to dramatised stories, and dramatised storytelling). In the second part, the children are encouraged and guided through the transition from informal storytelling based on their own real-life experiences to basic forms of formalised theatrical storytelling. The entire programme is tailored to the needs of each individual participant, whilst also indirectly addressing educational objectives such as self-esteem, overcoming shyness, self-control, coordination and teamwork.

Course

Junior A

Advanced workshop in theatre, movement, singing, acting training, diction and dramatic reading.

Age: (8 to 9 years)
Frequency: Twice a week
Venue: Former bunker classroom, Via Elorina 147/148

Course

Junior B

Advanced workshop in theatre, movement, singing, acting training, diction and dramatic reading.

Age: 10–11 years
Frequency: Twice a week
Venue: Former bunker classroom, Via Elorina 147/148

course

SPRING A

Workshop on theatre, movement, acting training, diction and reading aloud, and singing.
Age: 12–15 years
Frequency: Twice a week
Venue: Former bunker classroom, Via Elorina 147/148

course

SPRING B

Advanced workshop in theatre, movement, acting training, diction and reading aloud, and singing.
Age: 16–21 years*
Frequency: Twice a week
Venue: Former bunker classroom, Via Elorina 147/148

* Admission to this group will be assessed by the tutors based on the student’s educational background.

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SPRING C

Workshop on theatre, movement, acting training, diction and reading aloud, and singing.
Age: (13 to 21 years old)
Frequency: Twice a week
Venue: Former bunker classroom, Via Elorina 147/148

* Admission to this group will be assessed by the tutors based on the student’s educational background.

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MASTERCLASS

Advanced workshop in theatre, movement, acting training, diction and reading aloud, and singing, with regular workshops, special projects and in-depth workshops.**

Venue: Former bunker classroom, Via Elorina 147/148

* Admission to this group will be assessed by the tutors on the basis of the student’s educational background.
**Enrolment on the masterclass course requires compulsory attendance at either the basic or advanced course.

Course

ADULTS

Workshop on theatre, voice, diction, reading aloud and stage movement.
Age: 22 to 99
Frequency: once a week

Venue: Former bunker classroom, Via Elorina 147/148