Explore the Arts & Design at NAFA: Curated Workshops for JC and Pre-University Students
At the Nanyang Academy of Fine Arts (NAFA), University of the Arts Singapore (UAS), we believe in cultivating artistic potential through immersive, hands-on learning. Our curated workshops are specially designed for Junior College and A-Level equivalent students, offering a dynamic introduction to the disciplines of design, visual arts, and performing arts.
These workshops provide a stimulating environment where students can deepen their creative thinking, experiment with new mediums, and gain insights into the possibilities of an arts education. Whether it’s conceptualising a design prototype, exploring movement and expression, or engaging in performance-making, each session is tailored to inspire and challenge.
We warmly invite teachers to collaborate with us in organising these enriching experiences. To find out more or to plan a workshop, please reach out to us at [email protected] or call us at 6512 4071.
Let’s inspire the next generation of artists—together.
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| Tai Chi for Performance
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| Outline | This workshop introduces participants to Tai Chi as a tool for performance training. The session focuses on the fundamental principles of Tai Chi and its application in performance contexts.
Participants will engage in slow, deliberate movement sequences, learn about shifting weight, grounding energy, and discover the connection between internal awareness and external action.
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| Objectives | • Introduce participants to the physical and philosophical foundations of Tai Chi.
• Develop awareness of breath, posture, and internal alignment.
• Enhance performance presence through groundedness and flow.
• Cultivate calm focus and reduce anxiety through mindful movement.
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| Pre-Workshop Requirement
| • Water bottle
• Notebook
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| Dress Code
| Comfortable movement attire (e.g., loose-fitting clothes or training wear). No jeans or skirts. Participants should be barefoot or in soft movement shoes.
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| Duration | 2 hours |
| Medium of instruction
| Conducted in English (Mandarin facilitation available if required)
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| No. of Pax | 10 - 15 pax |
| Title | Acting on Actions and Impulse |
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| Outline | This intensive workshop invites participants to investigate the essence of performance through action and impulse. The workshop focuses on spontaneity, responsiveness, and emotional authenticity in the moment of performance.
The session will consist of warm-ups, physical and vocal improvisation, paired and group work, and reflection. It is designed to stretch the performer’s emotional access, sensory awareness, and moment-to-moment responsiveness.
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| Objectives | • Deepen understanding of “action” as a core element in acting.
• Train performers to respond instinctively and truthfully in rehearsal or performance.
• Develop tools to build character relationships through impulse and presence.
• Strengthen ensemble awareness and co-creation through improvisational frameworks.
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| Pre-Workshop Requirement | • Water bottle
• Notebook
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| Dress Code | Comfortable movement attire (e.g., loose-fitting clothes or training wear). No jeans or skirts. Participants should be barefoot or in soft movement shoes.
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| Duration | 2 hours |
| Medium of instruction | Conducted in English (Mandarin facilitation available if required) |
| No. of Pax | 10 - 15 pax |
More workshops coming up!