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Lifelong Learning Explore dynamic programmes at EXCEL. BROWSE ALL COURSES Short Courses Explore dynamic programmes in EXCEL. Children Programme Nurture young minds through interactive and creative learning adventures. Professional Development Connecting performing arts with career advancement. Musical Theatre Unleash your passion for the performing arts with expert guidance. DSE Applied Learning Prepare for real-world challenges and excel in practical skills. All courses All Courses Category All Children Programme TEA Film & TV Professional Development Drama Dance Executive Training Quick View Drama-based Public Speaking - Intermediate Add to Cart Quick View Progressive Ballet Add to Cart Quick View Argentine Tango (Level 1 to 2) Add to Cart Quick View Exploring the World of Film: Tsim Sha Tsui District Full / Closed Quick View Introduction to Playwriting Add to Cart Quick View Introduction to Theatre Directing :Devising the Stage from Life’s Journey Add to Cart Quick View Improvisation Theatre - In & Out - Character Building Full / Closed Quick View TS Ninja Trial Day Add to Cart Quick View Fundamentals of Stage Management Add to Cart Quick View Fundamentals of Stage Lighting Design Add to Cart Quick View Drama-based Public Speaking - Beginners Add to Cart Quick View Intermediate Theatrical Acting Add to Cart Quick View Elementary Theatrical Acting Add to Cart Quick View From Story to Screen: Introduction to Storyboarding Add to Cart Quick View 6 Days Summer Intensive Junior Theatre (Age 9-12) : Date Option B Add to Cart Quick View 6 Days Summer Intensive Junior Theatre (Age 9-12) : Date Option A Add to Cart Quick View 6 Days Summer Intensive Kid's Theatre (Age 5-8) : Date Option B Add to Cart Quick View 6 Days Summer Intensive Kid's Theatre (Age 5-8) : Date Option A Add to Cart Quick View Fundamental Musicianship and Vocal Training Class Add to Cart Quick View Vocal Training and Performance Class Add to Cart

Professional Development Connecting Performing Arts with Career Advancement Branded Film Storytelling For Executives / Branded film storytelling for Executives Professional Development Date: TBC Time: TBC Venue: TBC Language: TBC Fee: TBC Enrol Instructors Prof. Dae Ryun CHANG Mr Aurelien LAINE Mr Daniel SMUKALLA More options on Professional Development Professional Development Creative in Teaching and Learning Workshop More Information

Bespoke Services Extending Performing Arts for All Corporate Training Afterschool Programme Performance Production EXCEL's Bespoke Service provides a distinctive opportunity for corporate clients, schools, government departments, and other organisations to explore the performing arts and develop practical knowledge of performance and production. Whether for corporate training, team building, client entertainment, or private events, we will always have an EXCELlent solution for you. Our customised programmes and consultation services include: Corporate Training Corporate Training for corporate clients and executives for skills development in presentation, public speaking, communications, team-building, sales techniques development, and leadership training. More Information Afterschool Programme Afterschool Programme for schools ranging from primary schools to universities, with the aim of enhancing the literacy of performing arts among both students and teachers. More Information Performance Production Performance Production for specific purposes such as product launch, brand building, customer-development, or corporate social responsibilities. More Information Have a Question? Contact Us

Creative in Teaching and Learning Series From Stanislavski to Vygotsky Drama and Teaching: Course information Drama Quick View Drama Introduction to Playwriting Quick View Drama Introduction to Theatre Directing :Devising the Stage from Life’s Journey Quick View Drama Intermediate Theatrical Acting Quick View Drama Elementary Theatrical Acting Quick View Drama Improvisation Theatre - In & Out - Character Building Quick View Drama Musical Singing Workshop Quick View Drama Programme of Performance Practice Quick View Drama Performance-based Theatrical Acting Quick View Drama Theatre Script writing Workshop Quick View Drama Tunes Ting X Ronny Yuen Sharing Session: From Stage to Self What's On Date: 11-12 November 2023 Time: TBC Venue: Fringe Club, Central Language: English Fee: $5,500 Discount: Member of MovieMovie and Full-time Student Discount Branded film storytelling for Executives Professional Development More Information

Lifelong Learning Explore dynamic programmes at EXCEL. Foundation Ballet / Foundation Ballet The Foundation Ballet course will teach the basic elements of barre work, center work and small jump exercises, as well as the terminology of ballet, allowing students to learn to appreciate and understand the art of ballet. The course is for participants with experience ranging from none to one year’s prior training in Ballet. Live accompaniment available. Course information BROWSE ALL COURSES

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Directing and Acting Series Unfold the captivating stories ON and OFF screens Directing and Acting Series / Directing and Acting Series Ho Cheuk Tin x Wing Moa Immersive Film Workshop Step into the Director's Chair - Join us as Director Ho Cheuk Tin, the Best New Director of the 41st Hong Kong Film Awards, renowned for his feature-length films "The Sparring Partner" and "Over My Dead Body," shares his invaluable insights on guiding actors on set. Alongside him, acting coach Wing Moa will shed light on their collaborative process, showcasing their distinct approaches to elicit the best from the actors in their roles. Through live demonstrations and interactive sessions, audience will have the chance to engage directly with the speakers and discover the transformative power of director-actor collaboration. Date: 4 November 2023 (Sat) Time: 2 pm - 6 pm Venue: HKAPA Language: Cantonese Fee: $550 Enrol Speakers Ho Cheuk Tin HO Cheuk Tin is a graduate of the Hong Kong Academy for Performing Arts, with a major in directing. After graduation, he participated in a wide range of projects, from feature-length film projects (Unbeatable and To the Fore ), commercials, to music videos. Ho's first feature-length film The Sparring Partner was released in 2022 and became the fourth Hong Kong film to break through HK$40 million box office in the same year. The film received 16 nominations including Best Film and Best Director at the Hong Kong Film Awards. Ho was named the Best New Director of the year. His latest work is Over My Dead Body , a black comedy which has just been released in Hong Kong in April 2023. Wing Moa Graduated from the Hong Kong Academy for Performing Arts (Drama) and the University of Hong Kong (Comparative Literature, German, Media and Cultural Studies), Wing Mo is currently an actress, acting coach, and emcee, actively involved in the cultural and arts scene. In recent years, she has been actively engaged in film and television production. including serving as a acting coach and actress for Ho Cheuk-Tin's film The Sparring Partner , Philip Yung's film Papa (unreleased) and ViuTv drama series "十七年命運週期" (unaired). She also starred in ViuTV drama series "島嶼協奏曲" (unaired) and "iSWIM". In addition to her work in film and television, Wing Mo has been nominated for Best Actress at the Hong Kong Theatre Libre Awards, and received the Outstanding Actress Award from HKAPA during her studies. She has participated in over 40 theatrical productions and has performed on stage in Argentina, France, Taiwan, and Mainland China. With extensive hosting experience, Wing Mo won the championship in the CRHK 903 DJ Competition and hosted the radio program "id人辦." She has worked as a host, anchor trainee, and reporter for TVB Entertainment News Channel, Cable TV Entertainment News Channel, and online Travel Program. She has also served as an emcee for the 37th Hong Kong Film Awards ViuTV Red Carpet.

Professional Development Connecting Performing Arts with Career Advancement Teaching and Learning Series / Teaching and Learning Series: Introductory voice workshop Ever wondered how to unlock the full potential of your voice? This introductory voice workshop will provide you with a solid foundation in understanding voice mechanics and everything you need to know about using voice. It will also help you clear away common misconceptions about voice usage and how to maintain healthy vocal use. It will also cover the application of vocal techniques in various musical theatre singing styles, extending beyond the realms of opera and choir voices. Date: 8 June 2024 (Saturday) Time: 10:00am – 1:30pm Venue: The Hong Kong Academy for Performing Arts Language: Cantonese with English materials Certificate: The participants will be awarded a Certificate of Completion Fee: HK$650 Enrol Speaker LI Wing Hong, FRSA Senior lecturer in Voice Studies, Discipline leader of the Musical Theatre Curriculum School of Drama, Hong Kong Academy for Performing Arts. Mr. Li is an Estill Master Trainer and a highly regarded private singing coach, known for his work with popular singers including Louis Cheung, Kay Tse, Keung To, and Lyman Hueng. He is a Fellow of the Royal Society of Arts and the first Chinese person in Britain to be awarded The Royal Shakespeare Company (RSC) bursary. After graduating from The Hong Kong Academy for Performing Arts with a major in Acting, he further pursued his studies at the Birmingham School of Acting (BSA) and graduated in 2010 with an MA in Professional Voice Practice, earning distinction. He distinguished himself as the Drama Scholar of the English Speaking Union and participated in the Voice Teacher's Course at the Royal National Theatre studio, collaborating with internationally renowned voice practitioners like Patsy Rodenburg, Jeannette Nelson, and Kelly McEvenue. Launching his career in London, he excelled as a TV and film actor, theatre practitioner, and community arts worker. His notable TV credits include Casualty, Judge John Deed (BBC), Ultimate Force, and The Bill (ITV), while his theatre credits encompass performances such as Moonwalking in Chinatown at the Soho Theatre in 2007 and Sweet Mandarin with True Heart Theatre in 2009. Moreover, he has made numerous voice-over and commercial appearances throughout his career. Mr. Li has extensive experience as a director, working on a range of musicals such as Children of Eden, Rent, Songs for a New World, Spring Awakening, and more. He has also directed other productions including The Songs for a New World, Love at First Snow, and My City, My Home. In addition to his directing work, he has served as a voice and singing coach for productions such as Woman in Kenzo and Man of La Mancha.

Introduction to Risk Assessment for Production Activities Introduction to Risk Assessment for Production activities (Performing Arts) Introduction to Risk Assessment for Production Activities (Performing Arts) Risk assessment is an on-going process that evaluates risks from hazards that may arise along the production process, it is an important component of overall health and safety risk management. This course introduces the idea of risk assessment in the context of performing art productions. Indicative contents: - Concept of health and safety risk management and its process - Definition of hazards and risks - Common hazards and risk - Risk matrix - Risk evaluation - Concept of Hierarchy of control - Risk assessment processes along the production process - Review of cases Date: 29 June 2024 (Sat) Time: 2 pm - 5 pm Venue: HKAPA Language: Cantonese with English Materials Fee: $350 Enrol Speakers Cheung Man-lai Cheung Man-lai is a Lecturer in Technical Direction. He specialises in stage technology, technical direction for productions, venue operations, and workplace health and safety. He holds a BFA in Theatre and Entertainment Arts from the HKAPA, a Prof. Dip. in Occupational Safety and Health from the SCE of HKBU, and an Executive Cert. in Applied Psychology from HKUSPACE. German is continually honing his craft by obtaining professional training at institutions such as the Association of British Theatre Technicians, Artek Formations, and Total Trainings. Collaborating with his colleagues, he translated the ICoPER, the International Code of Practice for Entertainment Rigging, into traditional Chinese to propagate and share best practices. German’s current focus is on automation, applying new technologies, sustainable practices, and cultivating a healthy and safe culture in theatre-making. He is currently a technical member of the Institution of Occupational Safety and Health and a member of the Association of British Theatre Technicians.

DSE Applied Learning Practical Skills for DSE Success Applied Learning Course The Essentials of Theatre Arts The Essentials of Theatre Arts is one of the Applied Learning (ApL) courses offered to senior secondary students as an elective subject within the senior secondary curriculum. In this course, student-centred learning and teaching activities are designed to engage students in a holistic experience to enrich them as people, drama artists, makers of drama / theatre, and theatre participants through the “Three Key Learning Processes: Performing, Creating and Appreciation”. It provides students with a comprehensive study of drama and theatre production as an art form and introduces them to the professional world of theatre, while developing their creativity, power of imagination, people skills and self-confidence. This course is conducted in Chinese. Enquiries For enquiries, please contact the ApL team at 6090 3412 or email at apl.excel@hkapa.edu Starting from 21 April 2026, F.3 students can apply for the Applied Learning courses (Cohort 2027-29) offered by HKAPA through their secondary schools. For more details about the courses, please refer to the link below: [Click Here] Cohort 2026 – 28 Student Selection Arrangement Applicants will be invited to undergo a student selection process to ascertain their eligibility for the programme. The audition schedule will be announced via the Education Bureau platform or applicant’s secondary school. In the meantime, please pay attention to the following selection arrangements and fill in the required information: Selection Procedure Online Questionnaire Applicants are required to submit an online questionnaire form, which includes: Personal Information; Preference on class day and time; A Theatre Study Experience Form (if applicable); and A Other Performance Experience Form (if applicable). Online Questionnaire Link (Chinese version only; applicants will have to sign in their Google account in order to submit the form) 2. Face-to-Face Audition Applicants are required to attend a face-to-face audition on either 2 May or 9 May 2026 (Saturday) . The audition schedule will be announced via the Education Bureau platform or applicant’s secondary school. Registration venue: Lobby, 3/F, The Hong Kong Academy for Performing Arts The audition includes: Presentation skills; Theatre Games; Improvisation Remarks: Applicants are advised to arrive the registration venue 30 minutes before the scheduled time; Wear comfortable clothes for moving around as there will be theatre exercises and games as audition tasks; Considering the indoor temperature, it is recommended to bring a light jacket for the audition; Shoes off before entering studios. More options on ApL... Applied Learning Course Taking a Chance on Dance More Information Cohort 2025 – 27 Timetable Phase 1: September 2025 - June 2026 [Download] Phase 2: To be announced Phase 3: To be announced Cohort 2024 – 26 Timetable Phase 1: September 2024 - May 2025 [Download] Phase 2 & 3: August 2025 - January 2026 [Download] Notes for Learning Progress Report [As at 2025/11/30]