The Joys of Teaching Drama!

Teaching drama can feel frustrating, or even exasperating to some people due to the time and patience it requires to teach children.  Some parents due to the present COVID-19  pademic have even started referring teachers, especially drama teachers as some kind of super heroes. Though it is often seen as a low paying thankless job in comparison to other professions, those who stick to it have seen that it has the potential to be one of the most rewarding jobs there is!

Our drama teacher & coordinator, Ms Olapeju receiving an appreciation award.

 -Work Hours and Extra Income

While it may look like their hours are long, drama teachers do spend a significant  amount of time doing extra work, after they are done with their regular work. They have the time to take on extra drama lessons, which also increase the income level. They have the holidays as well to reflect on new creative ways to teach their craft while taking extra work. This gives them more experience while increasing their income simultaneously.  

-Passion and  Personal Fulfillment 

Many drama teachers find fulfillment in teaching what their passion. They get to spend every day teaching about what they love and hopefully passing it onto others. They find fulfillment in designing  creative lesson plans, creating amazing props as these also help them learn and grow to as excellent drama instructors.

- Multiple Interactions with Students

Drama teachers have the opportunity every day, to interact with kids and teach them new skills.

While some kids can be quite the 'drama queens and kings', drama teachers still find it rewarding to interact with their students in the most creative way. They also have the ability to improve their emotional well being through lessons that will ultimately raise the confidence and communication skills of their students.

- Respect

Being a drama teacher also earns you a large amount of respect from friends, family members and those in the community. You earn praise and admiration from people who could never imagine themselves spending the day in a classroom full of children or who are tempted to run after spending five minutes with a preschooler. As a teacher, you even have a nationally recognized day to appreciate you and the job you do. During back-to-school time and during teacher appreciation week, many businesses take time to offer freebies and discounts to thank teachers and show their respect for the profession.

One of our drama instructors at the Helen O' Grady Drama Academy Lagos Island , Collins Chukwudi, being appreciated all the way from Helen O' Grady Drama Academy Cairo, Egypt 

At Helen O' Grady Academy  Lagos Island , our instructor are totally committed and passionate about making drama classes an unforgettable exciting experience  for children who are interested in drama! Our children programs are designed to draw maximum engagement from kids and raising their confidence, communication and public speaking skills.

To learn more about Helen O' Grady Drama Academy, please click below;

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You can also reach us on 08093571000 

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.

The power of speaking !

I have realized the more we spend time at home with our children the more we can engage them in public speaking allow them to speak out .. with our online course on the facebook group my daughter Sophie has gained confidence in her creative speaking and has developed more vocabulary as she is free to explore different subjects at a time . For more info how to sign up contact us @ the academylagos@gmail.com. I am posting today one of her video from our online class!

The Heroes In The COVID-19 Pandemic

Our prayers and appreciation today are for our front liners...our health workers and essential providers ...the real life super heroes who try to make it better. Our thoughts go out to them particular on this first week of lockdown ease where social distancing still remains a challenge. God bless them and protect them. If you have no urgent reason to leave your homes, please don't. Do not increase your exposure or that of your family to #covid19. It is safer to be safe than sorry. Our drama classes are still going on online using our secure Facebook learning portal. To sign up yourself or your kids, please call 08093561000.

Here's Why HOG Drama Online Class Portal Is Best

Duncan Rice, Director of Helen O’Grady Drama Academy Africa, stated recently why Facebook is the preferred platform to run the HOG Drama Academy Online Classes especially during this coronavirus pandemic. “Helen O’Grady Drama Academy runs classes throughout Africa for children and adults. During the early stages of the virus lockdown in China and Italy, the Academy quickly made plans to launch its ONLINE platform using the safe and secure Facebook Learning Groups portal."

“Children learn lessons such as mime, movement, speech training and improvisation by experts in the fields of performance arts. The course is broken into clear units. Students have the satisfaction of ticking off each unit as it is completed. The teacher is very clearly able to monitor the student’s progress with the video content. We already have many future stars in the making!” During this drama course students are encouraged to send video assignments back for assessment and monitoring of their level of performance of the task. For example, a child may finish the movement section and be required to send back a video to show a short dance. Or they may complete a play with the teacher. Parents can film the child improvising with the teacher. Unlike, live classes, parents of younger children from 3-9 years are also encouraged to become involved in the learning process. Register your child for our online drama classes using the link below and get free classes for one week! https://bit.ly/HOGonline

Free Drama Classes When You Sign Up!

Great news everyone! As the world is going almost totally virtual,the Helen O Grady Drama Academy has created various drama programs designed to cater to all age categories to continue with their lessons as before, or improve their public speaking and communications as the case may be.

Now, we are excited to tell you that if you sign up for any of our programs, you get free classes for a week! The benefits of signing up for our drama classes are endless. Just hit up on the link below for registration and then see for yourself! https://bit.ly/HOGonline

Helen O' Grady Goes Online!

International drama classes just one click away! Acquire confidence, communication and acting skills in your home with Helen O’Grady Drama Academy ONLINE.

Our fun online programme is an innovative and dynamic alternative to our physical classes. Students learn at their own pace but have lots of interaction with specialist speech and drama instructors. Perfect for those who have never attended a drama class before.

Classes in each individual age-group for children aged 3-18 and Adults.

Classes include mime, speech training, movement, dance, improvisation, public speaking, presentation skills, production techniques, film acting and many, many more.

To register, click on the link below:

https://bit.ly/HOGonline


For any enquiries,  please call 08093561000

Drama Sign Ups for Alice In Wonderland!

Do your kids have the passion for stage acting and drama? Sign them up using the link below for drama classes with the amazing Sarah Boulos at the Helen O' Grady Drama Academy Lagos Island.
They also get the chance to perform in our adaptation of the smash hit  'Alice in Wonderland' taking place on Sunday May 23rd, 2020 at Eko Hotel & Suites, Victoria Island.

http://bit.ly/HOGdrama

We look forward to receiving you!

2 Weeks of Fun & Creativity for your Kids this Summer!

Nurturing your child's creativity ... Improving their confidence.

Top of the day to you!
Our next round of the 2 week Helen O Grady Performing Arts Summer Camp for Children will take place between Monday July 29, 2019 to Saturday August 10, 2019.

With exciting activities such as music, dance, drama, arts & craft, excursions, presentations and more,uniquely designed to help build your child's social & public speaking skills, and creative talents ... don't miss the opportunity to register your little  ones for this unforgotten experience!

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

Time : 10am - 3pm Daily

Age Group: 4 - 13 years old

Fee: N55,000 ( Inclusive of free HOG Drama T-shirt and excursion)

To register, please call 08093561000, 08091900700.

A Sold Out Annie The Musical!

To a sold out Annie!

We are quite grateful to our sponsors and thankful to the many people who turned up to watch this delightful show.  The turn out was amazing and from the look of it ,we may end up doing 2 shows when we are going to stage the show again.

To find out more about the broadway program, please click on the link below

SPAN/HOG Broadway Club

PETER PAN - THE MUSICAL!

The Adventures of Peter Pan...

It was to a standing ovation and cries of excitement when our kids at the HOG Broadway Academy Club staged 'The Adventures of Peter Pan'

'Peter Pan the Musical' is an adaptation of J.M.  Barrie’s story about a Peter Pan, boy who never grew up. The three children of the Darling family receive a visit from Peter Pan, who takes them to Never Land, where an ongoing war between Peter’s gang of rag-tag runaways and the evil Pirate Captain Hook is taking place.

The show was a 12 Children cast,who rehearsed tirelessly for 9 months and we couldn't be more prouder of them , when they came on stage and lit up the hall with a brilliant performance!

To find about more about our programs, please click on the links below:

Helen O Grady Drama Academy Lagos Island

HOG Broadway Club

You can also call us on 2348091900700, 2348093561000 or email us on :theacademylagos@gmail.com

The HOG One Week Amazing Performing Arts Camp this Easter!

 Our one week of fun, excitement, learning and creativity starts March 26th, Activities include music, dance, drama, leadership skills all designed to boost confidence and self esteem. The camp is open to kids between the ages of 4 -15 years old.
For more info and enquiries about our drama programs, please call 08093561000, 08091900700. Email: theacademylagos@gmail.com

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

All I Want for Christmas...

We had probably heard that phrase from our kids, nephews, nieces, baby cousins and pretty much any other child that is in close relations with us a dozen times over this holiday season . Christmas  has always been one of the most exciting times of the year. It is the time that children expect their wishes for new toys , new PS games, and every other thing they have spent all year dreaming about to be fulfilled. And course parents and guardians will do their best to deliver and not disappoint.

As we celebrate christmas this year, we should also not forget to keep in mind , how best to help nurture and aid development in our kids in the forthcoming year. We need to groom them as they grow into another year. One way of achieving this by encouraging them to sign for drama classes.

Now, drama classes is not only for aspiring actors, there are other benefits that can be gotten from drama classes. Drama lessons also help in boosting a child's confidence. and communication skills.
It encourages team building and bonding because in drama plays,more often than not , there are different roles to play which will necessitate kids working together. This will  ultimately prepare them for the future.

All these and more is what your child will be getting at the Helen O Grady Drama Academy Lagos Island. Our programs specially designed to bring out expression, confidence, and creativity in children. Our activities are also created to encourage active engagement with and between the children.

As we are going into the new year, why not give it a try , bring your kids to a trial class near you , so you will see for yourself what they stand to gain if they enrol. For location, enquiries and more information, please call 0809 190 0700, 0809 356 1000, 0809 357 1000 and we will happy to attend to you. You can also send us a mail on info@spanigeria.org.

Happy holiday season, everyone!

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

Benefits of Summer Camp for Kids

As the time for the summer holidays draw nearer, parents dread hearing their children complaining of boredom. Afterall there is a limit to the entertainment a child can have through games or CDs. Hence, many parents are increasingly taking the wide decisions of sending their children to summer camps for kids, instead of hearing them complaining about boredom.

Listed below are some reasons for making summer camps a necessary part of every child's life.

• Kids & teens get ample opportunities to indulge in a variety of games and activities, which they usually don't find anywhere near them. Summer camps for kids enable your child to enjoy activities like Pottery, Comic & Animation, Painting, Horse Riding, just to name a few.

• Children naturally feel bored, if they have to repeat their daily mundane tasks during holidays. However at summer camps for kids, children and teens get to learn new skills while enjoying themselves.

• Summer camps offer great opportunities to meet and befriend kids from other schools, cities, states and countries. They get to learn to new skills while enjoying themselves.

• They learn to be independent, self reliant, confident and creative. Besides learning new games and skills, they also become more tolerant and cooperative.

Our 4 week Performing Arts Camp starts Monday, July 18th, 2016. Please call 0809 357 1000 for registration.

Benefits of Summer Camp for Kids

As the time for the summer holidays draw nearer, parents dread hearing their children complaining of boredom. Afterall ther e is a limit to the entertainment a child can have through games or CDs. Hence, many parents are increasingly taking the wide decisions of sending their children to summer camps for kids, instead of hearing them complaining about boredom.

Listed below are some reasons for making summer camps a necessary part of every child's life.

• Kids & teens get ample opportunities to indulge in a variety of games and activities, which they usually don't find anywhere near them. Summer camps for kids enable your child to enjoy activities like Pottery, Comic & Animation, Painting, Horse Riding, just to name a few.

• Children naturally feel bored, if they have to repeat their daily mundane tasks during holidays. However at summer camps for kids, children and teens get to learn new skills while enjoying themselves.

• Summer camps offer great opportunities to meet and befriend kids from other schools, cities, states and countries. They get to learn to new skills while enjoying themselves.

• They learn to be independent, self reliant, confident and creative. Besides learning new games and skills, they also become more tolerant and cooperative.

Our 4 week Performing Arts Camp starts Monday, July 18th, 2016. Please call 0809 357 1000 for registration.