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What we do
The ISTA Performing Arts Academy is an inclusive and diverse environment that brings together young people, artists and teachers from different schools across Hong Kong and beyond to play, explore, create and develop in Drama, Music and Movement. Our aim is not only to inspire individual pathways to excellence, but also to develop confident, internationally minded, collaborative and culturally literate young people who are empowered to engage with and change the world responsibly.
We offer a range of weekend workshops and festivals, masterclasses and workshops that develop skills, foster creativity and offer opportunities to learn about global concepts.
WEEKEND WORKSHOPS
FESTIVAL WEEKENDS
MASTERCLASSES
Developing creative, collaborative skills
Fostering creativity and empathy
Inspiring pathways to excellence
Offering opportunities to engage with
global concepts in a dynamic learning environment.
PATRON FESTIVAL - COME TOGETHER
under the creative direction of David Lightbody,
Senior Vice President at Disney Live Entertainment
Coming together is only the first step to success.
Then you have to ask yourself,
"What is your purpose for being here?
What are you going to do with this moment?"
MUSICAL THEATRE WORKSHOPS
led by Anton Luitingh and Duane Alexander, the directorial team of EVITA, The Sound of Music and Matilda and Emma Kingston, aka Eva Peron (EVITA)
RHYTHM OF SHAPE
led by Fenella Kelly (Physical Theatre) and Anne Drouet (Music) with ISTA Academy Patron, John Altman
Physical theatre and music improvisation after a weekend's exploration in Laban technique and Jazz concepts
KNOW YOURSELF
led by Moira Arthurs (Drama) and Anne Drouet (Music)
A weekend exploring identity through
devising in Drama and Music.
This beautiful song, 'What you want to do' was composed by the Academy ensemble