Equal opportunity Performing Arts courses
Inclusive Performing Arts offers inclusive Drama and Performing Arts term-based courses for people of all ages and abilities, located in Bundoora, Victoria. This social activity offers a meaningful connection with others in the community and helps build confidence, all done through the medium of the Performing Arts! Whether you're a complete beginner or a working professional, Inclusive Performing Arts can help you achieve! Experience the magic and fun of Drama in either individual or small group classes, specifically designed to cater to all learning styles. We welcome all abilities and we're NDIS Friendly! Watch the video below to learn more:
How it began...
As a qualified Teacher for over a decade, I have seen how the Performing Arts can benefit people who may not always engage with traditional classroom settings. Drama is one of the few activities that gives permission to play. Play develops confidence, and confidence develops competence. Inclusive Performing Arts was created to offer a safe, unique and highly personalised learning environment where social connection and creativity can thrive.
General structure of classes:
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Rapport/team building
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Drama based warm-ups
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Improvisation exercises and play making
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Script work/Scene building/Play (short scripts specifically written to guide learning)
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Recording scenes/play on camera to watch back with parents/guardians (optional)
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Working toward longer term goal (short film festival!)
By recording and watching back the short scenes and make-believe on camera, students can visually recognise what their performance might include next time. It provides real-time feedback for students, allowing them to celebrate the wins and growth within a single lesson. While it can be a little confronting at first, it has proven to be an invaluable tool for developing confidence.
NDIS Participants:
Inclusive Performing Arts provides an evidence-based, social and recreational activity for all abilities - it does not discriminate. Self Managed and Plan Managed NDIS participants may be able to allocate funding for classes. This can be discussed prior to your first session.
Services
Next step...
If Drama and the Performing Arts sound like something that might benefit the goals of you or your child, reach out via the contact form below or at info@inclusiveperformingarts.com to organise your first session. This will need to be an individual lesson to get to know your goals and individual learning style. After this, you can decide what course is right for you!
Individual Classes
60 minute Individual classes are for those wanting to take their time and build some confidence before stepping into a group class. Individual classes allow you or your child the chance develop the fundamentals of Drama, improvisation and compromise/turn taking.
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Group Classes
Collaboration, socialisation and teamwork is at the heart of the small group classes. Lots of laughs, turn-taking, improvisation and scripted play, designed to encourage positive social interaction.
Group classes are capped at a maximum of 5 to ensure a safe and inclusive environment, where everyone's individual goals and learning styles are able to be catered to.
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Additional services
As a graduate of the Western Australian Academy of Performing Arts and a professional Singer/Dancer/Actor of over 20 years, I can also offer mentorship for professional and pre-professional performers looking to embark on a career in the Arts. Options include:
Self taping and Audition coaching
First impressions are everything. Consider professional audition coaching to really nail that self tape or in-person audition. Many current and previous students have achieved selection for WAAPA, VCA and NIDA, as well as roles in Australian film and television.
Showreel Production
Showcase your talents on a professional performer showreel, crucial for landing an Agent or building a profile. I can write, film and edit your new showreel that showcases your best qualities!
School/Organisation workshops
Inclusive Drama, Dance or Musical Theatre workshops offer your school/community a tangible value add. Developing confidence, controlling performance anxiety and building trust and ensemble are skills we need to take our artistic endeavours to the next level. As a qualified and experienced VCE Drama and Dance Teacher, all of the schools-based workshops I do aligns with current VCAA Curriculum.
Workshops for organisations can be tailored to accommodate the varied ages and abilities of your community!
Matt McFarlane - Teacher
Qualifications:
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Victorian Institute of Teaching (VIT) registered Drama, Dance and Music Teacher for over ten years.
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Graduate of WAAPA (Western Australian Academy of Performing Arts) with Bachelor's Degree.
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Current working with children check (WWCC) First Aid, Anaphylaxis and Asthma training.
Fun facts: I have performed in the professional musicals 'CATS', 'Love Never Dies', 'Guys and Dolls' and 'Into the Woods', and my very first television job was on 'Kath and Kim'! Recently, you might have seen me on Episode 3 of Season 5 of 'Utopia' on the ABC!
Testimonials
"Matt oozes entertainer from the moment you meet him. His genuine love for all things acting and coaching children is inspiring and impressive. Matt advertises that his program 'provides a safe, unique and highly personalised learning environment', I wholeheartedly agree with this, however he has given my son so much more than that. Matt has ignited a passion and engagement he hasn’t gotten anywhere else.
Our son now has an agent, auditions and best of all a solid role model who has helped to instill a strong sense of self and purpose."
Ashley