Programs
The DSA Specialists offers DSA preparation in two aspects:
1.Interviews and Auditions for all talents
2.Talent development and portfolio building
a) Acting for Theatre and Drama
b) Singing for Music and Choir
The skills acquired for Interviews are transferable for all talents. As cited from MOE website, these include:
Sports and games
Visual, literary and performing arts
Debate and public speaking
Science, mathematics and engineering
Languages and humanities
Uniformed group
Leadership
Our curriculum is based on the 4 “S” model that is proprietary to The DSA Specialists”
Spontaneity
Speak well
Self
Stand out
Module 1 : Lesson 1-20 : Speaking up; speaking spontaneously and speaking well
Module 2: Lesson 21-40: Understanding of Self and the growth mindset .Standing Out.
Module 3 : Interviews technique and practices
Each Module is one semester. Each semester consists of 20 weeks.
Students are required to sit for a Trinity Communication Skills Grade 4 or Grade 5 exam.(at the end of module 1)
There are Three modules from Primary 5 to Primary 6 to prepare for Interviews and Auditions. Students are advised to start their preparation early and not wait till Primary 6 to jump into the training.
1. Interviews and Auditions for all talents
2. Talent Development and Portfolio Building
In talent development and portfolio building, we strive towards being ”Outstanding” .
Specializing in the craft of acting and singing, The DSA Specialists collaborates with Singapore International Performing Arts Academy to nurture the skills in:
a) Acting for drama and theater
b) Singing for music and choir
We also help build the students’ portfolio through:
1. International certification
2. International immersive experience in learning and performing
3. Performances
ACTING for DRAMA and THEATRE:
Some MOE schools and School of the Arts offer Theatre and Drama using the student’s acting skills as a talent.
Singapore International Performing Arts Academy (SingAcademy) offers acting classes in conjunction with Trinity College, London, acting syllabus. This program offers certifications from Grade 1 to diploma levels.
At SingAcademy, we are able to train and prepare our acting thespians in the craft to achieve these certifications and get them ready for the DSA auditions as well as auditions for professional theater, commercial opportunities and competitions.
The curriculum for acting includes:
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Improvisations
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Acting Games and Exercises
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Elements of drama
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Monologue presentations
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Ensemble presentations
SINGING for MUSIC and CHOIR:
Some MOE schools and School of the Arts offer MUSIC or CHOIR using the student’s proficiency in singing as a talent.
Singapore International Performing Arts Academy (SingAcademy) offers solo singing classes by our team of expert singing teachers. This program offers certifications from Grade 1 to diploma level using repertoire from Associated Board of Royal School of Music (ABRSM) and Trinity College, London. Certifications are in singing and musical theartre to achieve the necessary vocal techniques required to manage demands at the auditions.
At SINGacademy, we are able to train and prepare our singers in the craft to achieve these certifications and get them ready for the DSA auditions as well as auditions for professional theater, commercial opportunities and competitions.
The curriculum for Singing includes:
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Repertoire development from Classical to Musical Theatre
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Breathing and support
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Vocal production for placement and resonance
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Registration
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Articulation
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Dynamics, Expression and Phrasing
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Aural exercises in Rhythm and Intervals
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Musicianship
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Sight-singing using solfege
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Performance presentation skills