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Acting for Camera · Acting Technique

AFC: Sit, Stand, Walk

Age range: 8+
Duration: Medium (20-40 minutes)

This exercise trains students to understand how simple movement; sitting, standing and walking, must change depending on camera position and shot size. What feels natural in real life can easily look messy, rushed or confusing on camera. By working through different framings and camera styles, students learn how to move clearly, professionally and with awareness of the lens.

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Acting for Camera · Acting Technique

AFC: The Power of The Look

Age range: 8+
Duration: Medium (20-40 minutes)

This exercise teaches and trains students to use eye contact with intention. Learning that a single look away, a pause, and a look back can change the meaning of a scene just as much as the words.

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Improvisation Exercise

Bus Ride

Age range: 6+
Duration: Short (10-20 minutes)

In this exercise, students practice quick character development, adaptability, and interaction with others while embodying different emotions or character traits in a dynamic and fast-changing environment.

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Warm Up Game

Greetings Your Majesty

Age range: 6+
Duration: Short (10-20 minutes)

This game encourages students to experiment with vocal variation while developing their listening and observation skills. It also provides a fun opportunity for imaginative role-play.

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Vocal Warm Up

Ha!

This exercise helps students develop breath control, promoting vocal projection and developing their understanding of how to use their diaphragm. This exercise helps to establish a fun and positive atmosphere at the beginning of class as you should have everyone laughing by the end of it.

Warm Up Game

Zip Zap Boing – The Next Level

Get ready to take Zip Zap Boing to the next level! Everything you love from the traditional game with some extra moves! This game enhances energy and focus while developing coordination and quick thinking through a fun, interactive game.

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