The National Institute of Dramatic Art (NIDA) is Australia’s national dramatic arts educator for careers in stage, screen, events and interactive entertainment.
NIDA has produced some of the world’s most influential and in-demand storytellers.
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NIDA short courses in acting, directing, musical theatre, screenwriting and more are available in Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane and online.
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Turning students’ dreams into reality
Founded in 1958 as Australia’s National Institute of Dramatic Art, NIDA has become a locally and internationally known institution. In over 60 years, NIDA has grown from a single acting class to providing hundreds of courses for both the professional and the passionate student.
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