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Calendar of Events
Please review regularly for updates on our upcoming events and public workshops.
Upcoming events!
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SDTAV
Annual General Meeting
on
Saturday 18 September 2010 at 10 am
at
The English Speaking Union, 146 Toorak Rd West South Yarra (Mel Ref 58B2)
You are invited to elect a new committee for 2010-2011.
This will be followed by morning tea and the launch of the new SDTAV Promotional Leaflet.
Members are encouraged to bring their best teaching tips to share with and learn from colleagues.
The Speech and Drama Teachers' Association of Victoria Inc.
presents
Performance Festival 2010
Proudly Sponsored by
Trinity College, London
Date: Saturday 16 October 2010
Time: 9.00am-5pm (Registration 8.45am)
Venue: English Speaking Union, 146 Toorak Rd West, South Yarra (Mel Ref 58B2)
Cost: As outlined on entry form. A door fee of $8.00 per adult. Includes refreshments
The Speech and Drama Teachers' Association of Victoria Inc.
presents
presents
‘A Teachers' Guide to Debating Skills'
with
Sarah Binstead
Students are often interested in participating in debates at school. However many teachers feel ill-equipped to guide students.
This workshop is designed for educators to learn:
· How to structure a debate
· The responsibilites of each speaker
· The basics of making and presenting a case
· The 'matter', 'method' and 'manner' in debating
· How to rebut the opposing argument
Date: Tuesday 3 August 2010
Time: 10am– 1pm ( 9.45am registration )
Venue: The English Speaking Union, 146 Toorak Road West, South Yarra
( Mel. Ref 58 B2 )
Cost: Members $ 30.00, Non-Members $ 85.00 ( Includes morning tea )
Numbers are limited. Book early!
Please download and complete the registration form below:
The Speech and Drama Teachers' Association of Victoria Inc.
presents
‘Voice Care for Educators’
with Speech Pathologist
Debbie Phyland
Teachers are professional voice users. Their voice is their primary teaching tool. They need a voice that is strong, confident and reliable to meet the vocal demands of the classroom. A well-produced voice will carry above the surrounding noise and across the classroom with little effort.
In this workshop specially designed for educators, participants will learn how to:
· Project the voice without strain or effort
· Protect the voice from hoarseness and vocal fatigue
· Use the voice with confidence and authority
· Breathe to teach! Good breathing techniques will strengthen and open up a strong voice
Date: Tuesday 4 May 2010
Time: 10am– 1pm ( 9.45am registration )
Venue: The English Speaking Union, 146 Toorak Road West, South Yarra
( Mel. Ref 58 B2 )
Cost: Members $ 30.00, Non-Members $ 85.00 ( Includes morning tea )
Numbers are limited. Book early!
Please download and complete the registration form below:
Impro Melbourne
Storytelling Workshop
Presented by leading performance and theatre group, Impro Melbourne, this workshop is designed for educators to develop skills in teaching improvisation and storytelling.
You will learn:
1. How stories are created
2. How characters are developed and influence storytelling
3. How to use conflict and tension to engage the listener
Led by Jason Geary, this workshop offers a lively, hands-on approach to discovering character and story, with practical work to take into the classroom, theatre company or group activities.
Date: Saturday 20 March 2010
Time: 10:00am – 1:00pm (9:45am registration)
Venue: The English Speaking Union, 146 Toorak Road West, South Yarra (Mel. Ref 58 B2)
Cost: Members $30.00, Non-members $80.00 (includes morning tea)
Numbers are limited. Book early!
Please download and complete the registration form below:
Impro Melbourne Storytelling Flyer March 2010.pdf
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Performance Festival 2009 Results
Sponsored by Trinity College, London
Saturday 17 October 2009
Congratulations to the winners of the following sections:
Junior Storytelling - 8 years and under
Junior Storytelling - 8 years and under
1st: Kate Woolley 2nd: Kelly Cheng 3rd: Alexandra Moshopoulos
Junior Public Speaking - 10-12 years
1st: Meggin Collins 2nd: Marie Liskaser 3rd: Hannah Jackson & Taig Fisher
Junior Speech & Drama Championship - 12 years and under
1st: Taig Fisher 2nd: Hannah Jackson 3rd: Greta Tarrant
Intermediate Storytelling - 9-11 years
1st: Meggin Collins 2nd: Felicity Lim 3rd: Edwin Lim & Hannah Jackson
Duologues - 12 years and under
1st: Lauren Hevey & Alex Baker
2nd: Marie Liskaser & Rebecca Adamson
3rd: Janna Angelopoulos & Victoria Kyzintas; Hannah Rockman & Anita Condello
Intermediate Public Speaking - 13-15 years
1st: Catriona Miriklis 2nd: Georgina Owen 3rd: Eleanor Hanscombe
Senior Storytelling - 12-15 years
1st: Beatrice Lim 2nd: Alana Sheldon 3rd: Babette O'Brien
Senior Public Speaking - 16 years and over
1st: Monique Capomolla 2nd: Sophie Vale 3rd: Gabriela Farnan
Senior Speech Championship - 13-16 years
1st: Taylah Bordonaro 2nd: Caroline Woolley 3rd: Annabel Tarrant
Honourable Mention: Georgina Owen
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The Speech and Drama Teachers' Association of Victoria Inc.
presents
‘Improvisation and Storytelling’
Leading on from the highly successful Improvisation Workshop in February 2009, Patti Stiles from Impro Melbourne returns with a workshop specifically on ‘Storytelling’ and ‘Generating Narrative’ in the classroom.
Participants will learn exercises to:
· Enhance creative energy
· Develop literal and lateral thinking strategies
· Eliminate fear in impromptu speaking situations
Date: Saturday 16 May, 2009
Time: 10:00am - 1:00 pm ( 9:45am registration )
Venue: The English Speaking Union, 146 Toorak Road West, South Yarra
( Mel. Ref 58 B2 )
Cost: Members $ 30.00, Non-Members $ 80.00 ( Includes morning tea )
Numbers are limited. Book early.
Please download and complete the registration form below:
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The Speech and Drama Teachers’ Association of Victoria Inc.
presents
Impro Melbourne Theatresports Workshop
This workshop is designed for teachers to develop skills in teaching improvisation and storytelling. Conducted by a leading Performance and Theatre Group, the workshop will teach participants games and exercises, and how they can be used to build skills in listening, confidence, lateral thinking and imagination. Improvisation technique opens the imagination by removing creative blocks and eliminates internal conversations and criticisms. The workshop is practical and experiential. Participants are also encouraged to ask questions, to transfer these skills to the classroom.
Date: Saturday 14 February, 2009
Time: 10:00am - 1:00 pm ( 9:45am registration )
Venue: The English Speaking Union, 146 Toorak Road West, South Yarra
( Mel. Ref 58 B2 )
Cost: Members $ 30.00, Non-Members $ 65.00 ( Includes morning tea )
Numbers are limited. Book early!
Please download and complete the registration form below:
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The Speech and Drama Teachers’ Association of Victoria Inc.
presents
GOOD VIBRATIONS
a workshop in voice care for educators
with speech pathologist
Debbie Phyland
The voice is a powerful and emotive tool and an essential component in communication. When we lose our voice, we feel vulnerable and disempowered and even subtle changes in voice quality and control can change our overall vocal performance. Understanding how to protect our voice and how to produce sound efficiently is therefore critical for optimal vocal performance.
In this presentation, speech pathologist Debbie Phyland will review the anatomy and physiology of the vocal tract and provide current information on vocal health. Signs and symptoms of vocal problems and suggestions for managing these issues will be provided. Opportunities for joint trouble-shooting regarding tricky students will also be given so bring along both your bag of tricks and your longstanding curly questions!
Date: Tuesday 17 March 2009
Time: 4.15pm – 6.15pm ( 4.00pm registration )
Venue: The English Speaking Union, 146 Toorak Road West, South Yarra
( Mel. Ref 58 B2 )
Cost: Members $ 30.00, Non-Members $ 65.00 ( Includes refreshments )
Numbers are limited. Book early!
Please download and complete the registration form below:
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The Speech and Drama Teachers’ Association of Victoria
presents
‘Teaching Shakespeare’
with actor, director and voice lecturer
Stephen Costan
***FOR SDTAV MEMBERS ONLY***
Stephen Costan is former Head of Voice at the Victorian College of the Arts and the University of Western Sydney. He is an experienced actor and director.
This workshop is designed for teachers to develop skills in the speaking of Shakespeare monologues, verse and sonnets.
Participants will:
· Discover how to analyse Shakespeare’s language and text through simple, easy-to-do activities.
· Develop appropriate breathing techniques to suit the demands of the text.
· Capture an imaginative response to the text through subtlety, nuance and vocal tone.
Date: Saturday 19 July 2008
Time: 10:30am-12:30pm (10:15am registration)
Venue: The English Speaking Union, 146 Toorak Road West, South Yarra (Mel. Ref 58 B2)
Cost(Please make cheques payable to ‘The Speech and Drama Teachers’ Assoc.Vic’): ONLY $25
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The Speech and Drama Teachers’ Association of Victoria Inc.
‘A Teachers’ Guide to Communication Skills Education’
with
Barbara John is an international Voice and Speech coach. She is on the panel of Drama and Speech Examiners for Trinity College London, and President of the Speech and Drama Teachers’ Association of Victoria.
As educators, we need to be aware of current trends and techniques in presentation skills. This workshop is designed to develop effective teaching methods in Communication Skills, in order to motivate and inspire our students.
Participants will learn:
· The three Vs of Communication
· The design and structure of talks, speeches and presentations
· How to avoid the ‘spoken essay’ syndrome
· The needs of different audiences
· The compelling value of storytelling
· Quick, effective ways to help shy and self-conscious students present with ease
Date: Saturday 16 August 2008
Venue: The English Speaking Union, 146 Toorak Road West, South Yarra (Mel. Ref 58 B2)
Cost: $25 for members/ $65 for non-members
(Please make cheques payable to ‘The Speech and Drama Teachers’ Assoc.Vic Inc.’)
The Speech and Drama Teachers’ Association of Victoria
Poetry Workshop and Drama Activities
With internationally renowned poet, lecturer, adjudicator and Speech and Drama Teacher
Annette has prepared a workshop that is beneficial, interesting, stimulating and most importantly, FUN. This workshop is specifically aimed at Speech and Drama teachers.
· Choral Speech (verse speaking choirs)
· Drama Games for quick, creative thinking/improvisation
· Poetry writing suggestions
· Introduction to impromptu speaking
· Modulative devices for natural interpretation
Be sure not to miss out on this opportunity to meet with Annette and to take home a grab bag of fun activities that you can use in your lessons. This workshop will also provide you with 3 hours towards the VIT’s Professional Development requirements (effective as of 2008).
*Please note, this workshop is sponsored by the SDTAV and is offered to SDTAV Members only
Date: Saturday 2 February 2008
Time: 2-5pm (1.45 registration)
Venue: The English Speaking Union, 146 Toorak Road West, South Yarra (Mel. Ref 58 B2)
Cost: ONLY $25 (Pleasemake cheques payable to ‘The Speech and Drama Teachers’ Assoc.Vic’)
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The Speech and Drama Teachers' Association of Victoria Inc.
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