Drama Classes For Pre-schoolers

Apart from introducing them to the vibrancy of arts in early childhood, the benefits of drama activities for 3 -5 year old preschoolers are quite many. The attention span of this particular age group is very short, so drama plays keen them engaged while teaching them expressive language. Drama activities also create a comfortable place for children who are shy. It encourages them to participate in these activities thus increasing their level of confidence as they go on. Our Saturday kindy program is filled with lots of exciting activities designed to nurture the artistic skills as well as communication skills which will help the child , not only for now, but will carry them through to the future.

Classes are on Saturdays at 11.30am to 12pm. To enrol your child, please call 08093561000.

Introducing The Broadway Club with HOG Drama Academy Lagos Island!

...And our Helen O ' Grady Academy Broadway Clubs resumes back for its second term on Saturday January 20th, 2018! Now here is a recap of what the Broadway Club is all about...

On Saturdays from 10am - 1pm, we are teaching all rounded balanced performing arts education  to your kids. We teach them different genres of dance, various music instruments, they get to learn drama using the Helen O Grady Drama which is designed to boost self confidence and expression and then round it up at the end of the term with a major production.  This term ...it's "Peter Pan ".

Second term will end on March 24th, 2018. Club fees per child is N55,000 per term. Discount available 2 kids and above. 

Venue is Val's - The Dance Studio. Plot 62, Block 5, The Red Gate, Theophilus Oji Street, off Fola Osibo Street, Lekki Phase 1.

For enquiries, please call 08091900700, 08093561000. 

You can also email us on theacademylagos@gmail.com

For the Love of Arts

The HOG Summer Camp Diaries...

'It is the supreme art of the teacher to awaken joy in creative expression and knowledge ' - Albert Einstein

'Creativity is an area in which younger people have a tremendous advantage, since they have an endearing habit of always questioning wisdom and authority' - Bill Hemlett

Summer Stage School 2010

The Summer Stage School 2010 kicked off with WEEK 1 on the 12th of July, 2010 with four hours daily of intensive singing, acting and dancing ( with Dance Dynamics) and then WEEK 2 on the 19th of July. Each week's programme culminated in a 20 minutes stage performance.

We even got to celebrate a birthday.

Esther-10 years old.

Having fun with our outdoor team challenge.

Children International School. Lagos Nigeria.

At the end of the academic year 09/10, the extra-curricular dramatic children of Children International School Lagos Nigeria presented short scripted plays for friends and family.

Monday Upper Primary students presenting 'Maximum Speed. Here seen, ships crew preparing for disaster whilst under alien attack.

Thursday Upper Primary students presenting 'Storyland'

Here seen, Goldilocks and Simple Simon consoling The Old Woman Who Lived In A Shoe.

Thursday Lower Primary students presenting 'The Snake Charmer'

Monday Lower Primary students presenting 'Chicken Hearted Fox' 

Lagos Preparatory School Recital Evening

There was no dull moment at the recital evening of the Lagos Preparatory School held at the school premises on the 30th of June, 2010. Which brought parents and friends alike to watch as the Helen O’ Grady drama students did what they know how to do best.


The presentation showcased the lower primary students performing 'The Snake Charmer'  and the upper primary students performing 'Maximum Speed' and every moment was FUNFILLED.

 

Aladdin Pantomime

It was a sight to behold as children from different cultural backgrounds and countries came together in the spirit of oneness to appreciate the rich culture of Nigeria. The venue was Children International School Lagos islands Nigeria and the occasion was the presentation of the Aladdin pantomime. The children unleashed their dramatic spirit as they thrilled parents and friends alike with their mind blowing presentation ‘Aladdin'. Well done super stars!

 

   
                                     
                               
                                     

WHAT FUN! Teachers in training

The Lagos Islands weekly teacher's training sessions have been emphasizing effective teaching skills to make each and every lesson filled to the brim with FUN and an experience which leaves you with a smile on your face. In the above picture, Samantha and Claudine are having great fun (to the amusement of Betty, Grace and Orji) pretending to be unruly children.

THIS IS HOW IT'S DONE!

Trainee teacher Orji showing the other teachers just how to express with your face, and good tambourine utilization. All training sessions are jam packed with new creative ideas, lots of sharing and interaction and above all, learning the skills to make each and every lesson FUN!

American International School - 29th MAY 2010 PARENT’S DAY LOWER ELEMENTARY PRESENTATION - A WONDERFUL EXPERIENCE

Parents and friends attending the parent’s day presentation at American International School Lagos Nigeria were in for a treat, as the lower and upper primary students thrilled the audience with a short presentation to the amazement of parents and friends alike.

The lower primary did a short play titled THE CHICKEN HEARTED FOX.

Synopsis

Everyone lives happily and works on Farmer and Mrs. Giles’ farm. Freddy and Frances Fox wait patiently until they settled down for the night to come and steal their chickens, as they are veeeerrrryyy hungry! Freddy Fox is not very brave, so will they get a good and hearty chicken meal, or will they get caught?