Helen O'Grady Drama Academy opens in East Legon, Accra
In this exciting world of technology where many children have become more computer literate than their own parents and schools have large budgets to develop technology, there is an after school activity everyone is talking about. And, this term, students in the Greater Accra area are hearing about it too. The good news for parents is, children between the ages of 5 and 17, can enrol in the Helen O’Grady Drama Academy, Accra.
In this fast-moving world, many children are learning to communicate by text, email and social networking and, because of this, they may lack the essential talking skills necessary for them to speak up with confidence and have something worthwhile to say and interesting to listen to.
Success in later life is often dependent on our development as a child. Building sound verbal communication skills in the early years is paramount to unlocking the world in which we live. Realising a child’s creative and expressive potential through drama is a key to a child’s healthy development. Speech, Language and Communication are just a few things they will embark on. In the Academy’s exciting drama classes children have a great time practising just these skills.
Term 1 starts in October for the Helen O’Grady Drama Academy, Accra, and new Principal, Kwaku Boateng Ankomah is very excited to be part of the most popular drama school in the country.
Kwaku Boateng Ankomah – Principal
Kwaku Boateng Ankomah graduated in 2003 from the world renowned Drama School RADA, (The Royal Academy of Dramatic Art) in London, England. His professional acting career has seen him in acclaimed and award winning theatre productions taking him on world tours, to West End productions. He has worked in TV and Film in the UK. He relocated to his country of birth, Ghana to be part of the immense positive change going on in Africa. He continues to act in Ghana, and can be seen in films and TV series currently showing on Ghanaian TV and DSTV. Kwaku has been an Acting Teacher for 2 years in the UK, working with Identity Drama School in London. He has also directed a varied amount of Youth Theatre and plays in London, working with the Islington Community Theatre and directing short plays at the Africa Centre in London. He has worked with children of varied ages, from toddlers to young adults, working on theatre projects in schools in London. He loves working with children and the youth and believes that any worthy cause to help a young person realise their potential and actualise their dreams is worth doing.
Affordable classes are available in East Legon, Accra. The Academy has a unique, structured curriculum with classes for different age groups, meaning a child can join lessons at 5 years old and stay until they are 17 and never repeat a lesson!
Principal Kwaku Boateng Ankomah, says, ”We will be happy to explain more about this award-winning programme and offer children everywhere the chance to try a lesson for free.” Please contact the office on 0542602368 or email accra@dramaafrica.com for more info.
