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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 Progressive Ballet Add to Cart Quick View Introduction to screenwriting-Writing scripts from Characters Add to Cart Quick View Argentine Tango (Level 1 to 2) Add to Cart Quick View Kid's Musical Sing & Dance (Age 7-10) Add to Cart Quick View Theatre Jazz Add to Cart Quick View From Story to Screen: Introduction to Storyboarding Add to Cart Quick View Filmmaking 101: A Beginner's Guide to Film Production Add to Cart Quick View Introduction to Film Directing Add to Cart Quick View Intermediate Chinese Classical Dance and Shen Yun Add to Cart Quick View PLAY WITH VOICE I: Vocal Expression and Communication for Beginners Full / Closed Quick View Programme of Performance Practice Full / Closed Quick View Directing Fundamental of Film and New Media Add to Cart Quick View Musical Singing Course Add to Cart Quick View Musical Playwriting Workshop Add to Cart Quick View 6 Days Summer Intensive Kid's Theatre (Age 5-8) : Date Option B Add to Cart Quick View (Saturday)Regular Trinity Stars Young Performers Awards (Silver) Add to Cart Quick View (Saturday)Regular Trinity Stars Young Performers Awards Course (Gold) Add to Cart Quick View (Monday) Regular Trinity Stars Young Performers Awards Course (Silver) Add to Cart Quick View (Tuesday) Regular Trinity Stars Young Performers Awards Course (Bronze) Add to Cart Quick View Improvisation Theatre In&Out (Level 1) Add to Cart

Contact Us We would love to hear from you! Reach out to us through our contact form, and our team will be happy to assist you with any inquiries or feedback. Enquiry for Musical Theatre Programme Call us directly at First name Last name Email Write a message Submit Thanks for submitting! +852 2584 8721 Office Hours for Public: Mon-Fri: 10:30am-7:00pm Closed on Saturdays, Sundays and Public Holidays Fax +852 2584 8766 1 Gloucester Road, Wanchai, Hong Kong General Enquiry Enquiry for Short Courses Enquiry for DSE Applied Learning Subscribe

About EXCEL Extending Performing Arts for All About EXCEL / Our Team / Our Team Josephine YIM General Manager Blanka CHAN Accounting & HR Manager Miranda LI Senior Project Manager Anthony HAU Programme Manager Cynthia LAU Programme Manager Scarlett Yan Assistant Programme Manager Cherie CHEUNG Programme Coordinator Lexie LIANG Programme Coordinator Suki CHIU Administrative Executive Dorothy HO Programme Assistant Kelly CHAN Programme Assistant Jenny MO Accounting Assistant Heidi Leung (Intern)* Programme Assistant *Supported by the Hong Kong Arts Development Council About EXCEL Study @ EXCEL Board of Governors Have a Question? Contact Us

About EXCEL Extending Performing Arts for All About EXCEL / Join Us / Join Us EXCEL (Extension and Continuing Education for Life) provides high quality performing arts education through short courses, full-time programmes, customised workshops, and performance-based productions. We are now seeking high calibre candidates to join our growing team. If you enjoy performing arts, good at administration, and share our vision in bringing community impact through performing arts and education, we would love to hear from you! EXCEL is a non-profit making subsidiary of HKAPA. PART-TIME TEACHER FOR SHORT COURSES AND BESPOKE PROGRAMMES Extension and Continuing Education for Life (EXCEL) is inviting high-calibre professionals to join its part-time teaching team for the Year of 2026. Part-time teaching opportunities may arise in the following areas of Short Courses and Bespoke Programmes: Chinese Opera Dance Drama Film & Television Music Theatre & Entertainment Arts Children’s Programmes Executive Training Musical Theatre Applicants are expected to be degree holders in a relevant discipline, or to demonstrate a professional level of training to an equivalent standard, with the ability to teach in English or Chinese. For some areas of study, current professional practitioners are preferred, while for others, teaching experience is required. Qualified and interested individuals are invited to apply by sending an application, along with a CV and availability, to the HR Manager, quoting “PT EXCEL”, at hr.excel@hkapa.edu . Applications will be kept on file for the Year of 2026 and considered when suitable vacancies arise. Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted for interview. Applications remain open throughout the year and will be considered for the Year of 2026 only. EXCEL is an equal opportunity employer. Personal data collected will be used for recruitment-related purposes only. Part-time Course Operation Assistants Part-time Course Operation Assistants are needed to support the part-time performing arts learning courses provided by HKAPA EXCEL. Duties and Responsibilities: Prepare and provide operational & logistical support such as class set up, equipment preparation, and live support to different courses and programmes. Handle phone calls and walk-in enquiries Handle course enrolments Liaise with students, tutors, or parents on course arrangement. Provide general administrative and clerical support such as data entry, stock check, etc. Perform ad hoc task requests as assigned by supervisor. Requirements: Good command of English, Putonghua and Cantonese Proficiency in MS Office applications (including MS Word, Excel and Chinese Word Processing) Good Communication and Interpersonal Skills Experience in learning centre support or knowledge in AV equipment is an advantage Work Place: HKAPA Wanchai Campus or other hired venue Work Time: at least 3 hours each time in the evenings, Sat, Sun, or public holidays. Part-time Salary: $75 per hour Please email your detailed CV to hr.excel@hkapa.edu EXCEL is an equal opportunity employer. Personal data collected will be used for recruitment-related purposes only. About EXCEL Study @ EXCEL Board of Governors Have a Question? Contact Us

About EXCEL Extending Performing Arts for All About EXCEL / Board of Governors / Board of Governors Professor Anna CY CHAN Chairman Mr. Patrick LEE Chung-wah Vice Chairman Ms Bernice CHAN Lai-ping Treasurer Dr Gordon MUNRO Member Mr. Frederick Michael DEMOPOULOS Member Mr. Leon KO Sai-Tseung Member Ms Stella LAU Yin-ling Member Ms Sheryl LEE Ming-chi Member Mr. LI Wing-Hong Member Ms Yolanda NG Yuen-ting Member Ms Yvonne SHING Mo-han Member Dr YUEN Man Chun Royce Member About EXCEL Study @ EXCEL Our Team Have a Question? Contact Us

Chinese Opera Appreciate the Beauty of Chinese Opera: Savoring the Essence of Chinese Culture Study Areas / Chinese Opera / Introduction Chinese Opera, with its long-standing history, encompasses a variety of elements such as music, language, dance, martial arts, and drama. It is an art form that carries profound Chinese cultural heritage. With its richness in performance styles, it has captivated the attention and affection of countless audiences. Stay tuned for our upcoming courses! Introduction to Cantonese Opera Percussion Chinese Opera Programme Fundamentals of Cantonese Opera Singing Style Chinese Opera Programme Fundamentals of Chinese Opera Body Movemen t Chinese Opera Programme Fundamentals of Kunqu Opera Class Chinese Opera Programme

About EXCEL Extending Performing Arts for All About EXCEL / Study @ EXCEL / Study @ EXCEL EXCEL programmes cover a wide range of performing arts disciplines, including dance, theatre, music, film, and theatre & entertainment arts. We believe in providing our students with a solid foundation in the fundamentals of their chosen discipline, while also encouraging them to explore advanced techniques and gain a broader understanding of the history and culture behind each art form. We also offer workshops and masterclasses with visiting artists and experts in the field, providing students with the opportunity to learn from accomplished performers and educators and gain a nuanced understanding of the performing arts. We believe that the performing arts have the power to transform lives and enrich communities. Our comprehensive education aims to help students achieve their personal goals while inspiring them to become lifelong advocates for the arts. Discover your passion for the performing arts - we have courses for everyone, regardless of age, gender, and experience level: About EXCEL Board of Governors Our Team Have a Question? Contact Us

Professional Development Connecting Performing Arts with Career Advancement Introduction Looking to advance your career or pursue new opportunities? EXCEL offers innovative training for professional development an d continuing education. Our programmes are designed to meet the needs of individuals from diverse backgrounds and industries, providing you hands-on experiences that can be applied in your daily life. Study Programme / Professional Development / Professional Development Creativity in Teaching and Learning Workshop More Information Professional Development Teaching and Learning Series: Introductory voice workshop More Information

Contact Us We would love to hear from you! Reach out to us through our contact form, and our team will be happy to assist you with any inquiries or feedback. Enquiry for DSE Applied Learning Programme Call us directly at First name Last name Email Write a message Submit Thanks for submitting! +852 2584 8721 Office Hours for Public: Mon-Fri: 10:30am-7:00pm Closed on Saturdays, Sundays and Public Holidays Fax +852 2584 8766 1 Gloucester Road, Wanchai, Hong Kong General Enquiry Enquiry for Short Courses Subscribe

Director in Focus Ryusuke Hamaguchi Director in Focus: Ryusuke Hamaguchi / Director in Focus Seminar Series Ryusuke Hamaguchi Enrol Welcome to the world of renowned director Ryusuke Hamaguchi ! With a screening session of selected movie and a corresponding seminar, this course series offers a unique opportunity to delve into the cinematic journey of Ryusuke Hamaguchi. Each week, participants will attend a screening session at MOViEMOViE in the Pacific Place. Following the screening, esteemed film critics from Hong Kong will facilitate a brief sharing session, sharing their valuable insights and analysis for approximately 20 minutes. Continuing the exploration, a 2-hour class will be held at the Hong Kong Academy for Performing Arts (HKAPA) later in the same week. Led by the esteemed film critics, Ka Ming (家明) or Born Lo (四維出世), this class will foster engaging and in-depth discussions based on the selected film. ***Upon full attendance of this course, there will be a certificate of completion jointly issued by HKAPA EXCEL and MOViE MOViE.*** Date: 20 November 2023 (Mon) - 14 December 2023 (Thu) Sessions: 8 (4 Screenings, 4 Seminars) Venue: - Screening: MOViEMOViE, Pacific Place - Seminar: HKAPA Language: Cantonese Fee: $1,800 Schedule Session 1 Passion Screening: Date: 20 Nov (Mon) Time: 7:15 pm - 10:00pm Seminar: Date: 23 Nov (Thu) Time: 7:30pm - 9:30pm Session 3 Touching The Skin Of Eeriness Screening: Date: 4 Dec (Mon) Time: 7:15 pm - 9 :0 0pm Seminar: Date: 7 Dec (Thu) Time: 7:30pm - 9:30pm Session 2 Intimacies (Part 1) Screening: Date: 27 Nov (Mon) Time: 7:15pm - 10 :0 0pm Seminar: Date: 30 Nov (Thu) Time: 7:30pm - 9:30pm Session 4 Happy Hour (Part 1) Screening: Date: 11 Dec (Mon) Time:7:15 pm - 11 :0 0pm Seminar: Date: 14 Dec (Thu) Time: 7:30pm - 9:30pm Speakers Ka Ming Renowned film critics in Hong Kong. He has been teaching on part-time basis for many years in various tertiary institutions in Hong Kong and also at the Academy. Born Lo Studied Architecture and always love Movies. Born is a Film Historian and his article appeared on Sing Pao, Hong Kong Economic Journal, Hong Kong Economic Times, Film Bi-Weekly, City Magazine, initial Media, Ming Pao Century etc. He has been writing film critique for Ming Pao Sunday for more than 10 years, and taught schools such as HKICC Lee Shau Kee School of Creativity and HK Baptist University. He has also been a tutor in School of FTV, Hong Kong Academy of Performing Arts since 2010. Born is also a Registered Architect and HKIA Member. He started Architectural Design education in HKDI and worked in the Hong Kong Movie Industry before. His production design team won the Hong Kong Film Award and Taiwan Golden Horse Award.

Children Programme Nurture young minds through interactive and creative learning adventures. Study Programme / Children Programme / Introduction Theatre has always been a nurturing ground for creativity and possibilities for youngsters. Here at EXCEL, we aspire to discover each child’s individual talents and ignite their passion in performing arts. By immersing themselves in various forms of performing arts, we offer a fun and engaging way for children to learn and grow not only in the artistic realm, but also in their physical, emotional and social development. Our Children Theatre program is led by experienced professionals who understand the journey of aspiring actors. Our tutors are not only passionate about the performing arts, but they are also skilled in teaching through this medium. Our students will develop their creativity, confidence, communication skills, collaboration and cultural awareness in a supportive and engaging environment. We look forward to meeting you and your children at one of our courses! Quick View Kid's Musical Sing & Dance (Age 7-10) Add to Cart Quick View (Saturday)Regular Trinity Stars Young Performers Awards (Silver) Add to Cart Quick View (Saturday)Regular Trinity Stars Young Performers Awards Course (Gold) Add to Cart Quick View (Monday) Regular Trinity Stars Young Performers Awards Course (Silver) Add to Cart Quick View (Tuesday) Regular Trinity Stars Young Performers Awards Course (Bronze) Add to Cart Quick View (Sunday)Regular Trinity Stars Young Performers Awards Course (Gold) Add to Cart Quick View (Sunday)Regular Trinity Stars Young Performers Awards Course (Silver) Add to Cart Quick View (Sunday)Regular Trinity Stars Young Performers Awards Course (Bronze) Add to Cart Quick View Two-Day Mini Theatre Taster Classes (Age 5-6) Add to Cart Quick View Two-Day Mini Theatre Taster Classes (Age 4-5) Add to Cart Quick View Two-Day Mini Theatre Taster Classes (Age 3-4) Add to Cart Quick View Musical Sing and Dance Taster Course (Ages 7-10) with showcase Out of Stock Quick View 6 Days Summer Intensive Junior Theatre (Age 9-12) : Date Option B Out of Stock Quick View 6 Days Summer Intensive Junior Theatre (Age 9-12) : Date Option A Out of Stock 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 Out of Stock The Importance of Theatre Education in Children Development Extensive research has shown that drama, theatre and performing arts are effective tools for a child’s physical, emotional and social development. Self C onfidence Performing arts learning provides a safe environment for children to think outside of the box and freely participate in unfamiliar situations. Students learn to trust their ideas and abilities. Communication skills Effective verbal and nonverbal communication is essential for success in life. Through drama, children learn vocal projection, articulation, tone of speech and expression. The bonus of such training is good listening and observation skills. Imagination and creativity Being able to come up with new ideas is important in children’s academic studies and in their lives. Einstein even said, “Imagination is more important than knowledge”. Performing arts learning encourages children to go a lot further with their imagination and creativity. Fun and emotional outlet Drama in Education has become an important educational pedagogy. Drama activities are fun and improve motivation and reduce stress. Children learn to deal with feelings and express emotions in a proper way. Empathy and cooperation Understanding a different role through drama helps children to relate better to different situations and people. They learn to show compassion and tolerance, and they learn and practice teamwork. Concentration and memory Drama exercises improve concentration, flexibility, coordination, balance, and control. Rehearsing and performing improve memory.

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