Arts

Chinese Drama

Provider: Dadi Mandarin

Teaching Advantages

Children's Drama "Zodiac Signs in the World":Through the characters and lines of the zodiac, students can easilygrasp the name, character, adjective, and action phrases (e.g., run!)."I'll help you!" Encourage students to speak Chinese. Understanding the culture of the zodiac: the Chinese use animals torepresent the year; the interesting relationship between the zodiacsign and the personality; traditional stories;Creativity and Expressiveness: Drama encourages students to usetheir bodies and expressions to act out animal beetles (e.g.,imitating the fierceness of a tiger or the agility of a snake)Improve the social skills of Chinese conversation: When rehearsingin groups, students need to use Chinese to communicate roles anddevelop team awareness and Chinese oral expression skills.

Course Highlights

• Interesting lines, combined with animal masks, hand puppets and other props to assist in understanding, the content of the script.

• Make your own zodiac paper cutouts or draw "My Zodiac" cards.

• Games: Games with zodiac signs as themes make it easier for students to grasp the characteristics of various animals.

• Cultural Comparisons: Discuss the differences between "Chinese Dragons" vs "Western Dragons".

• Connecting Reality: Guide your child to ask about the zodiac signs of Chinese friends or look up the zodiac year of family members, and apply what they have learned.
  
  

Grade: 1-4

• Day: Monday
  Time: 2:30pm - 3:30pm
  No class on: Oct. 6, Oct. 13, & Dec. 8, 2025
  Code: 22610 $ 4,120.00 

Illustration (Conventional & Digital)

Provider: Colour My World

ILLUSTRATION - The art of visual interpretation & decoration of a concept or a text, applying both conventional and digital tools.
Build a strong foundation with your own handmade sketchbook of essential illustration techniques. With the basics covered, we’ll get experimental using mixed media illustration, with options to investigate collage and/or digital art.

Project 1: Back to Basics
Kickstart the school year with a fresh look at the essentials of illustration. Build a compilation of sketches that will form the foundation of projects to come, covering a wide range of subjects and media. From basic building blocks like line, shape, and colour, to detailed studies of people and places. Collate your pages with Japanese stab binding to create your own hand-bound reference sketchbook.

Workshop Outcome:
A hand-bound sketchbook of illustrational studies.

Project 2: Beyond the Pencil
With a solid grasp on the basics, we’ll move into more experimental territory! Consider the options beyond pen and pencil as you investigate collage and mixed media illustration. Whether you’re cutting pages from a magazine, using copy and paste in your digital art app, or even combining the two, you’ll discover new and unexpected ways to illustrate the tale of your choice.
(Participants opting for the digital pathway will need to bring a device with Photoshop or Procreate installed. A non-digital option is also available).

Workshop Outcome:
A mixed media illustration of a story

Workshop Goals:
Junior Level: Grades 2-5 (Tuesday 2:30pm - 3:30pm)
- Foundational drawing skills (observational drawing, construction, perspective)
- Practice conventional and/or digital collage techniques and combine different media.

Intermediate Level: Grades 6-8 (Tuesday 4:00pm - 5:00pm)
- Advanced drawing skills (observational drawing, construction, perspective)
- Select materials and plan dynamic compositions using conventional and/or digital techniques).

Illustration - Junior

Grade: 2-5

• Day: Tuesday
  Time: 2:30pm - 3:30pm
  No class on: Oct. 7, 2025
  Code: 20120 $ 6,250

Illustration - Intermediate

Grade: 6-8

• Day: Tuesday
  Time: 4:00pm - 5:00pm
  No class on: Oct. 7, 2025
  Code: 20121 $ 6,250

Mission Runway

Provider: ActiveKids Limited

Mission Runway is a dynamic program that combines textiles, design and presentation all in one.  Not only will students gain knowledge of how to conceptualize their creativity, but they will also learn textile basics in order to construct a collection of outfits and accessories to be presented in the final fashion show - at the end of each term, students will showcase their masterpieces in a runway show! 

Our mission is to:

Get students develop a sense of fashion and design

Help children formulate their creativity into reality

Encourage children to perform, organize and sharpen their presentation skills

Children will be able to apply their creativity by transforming a simple t-shirt/hat into something fantastical.  They will have to sketch their ideas on paper, then execute the design idea onto a real outfit.  All materials will be provided for children to draw, deconstruct and reconstruct their wearables – from outfits to accessories.  Then, they will show their masterpieces off at a fun and energizing fashion show.  This program will certainly help children apply their creativity and develop their presentation skills - while having tons of FUN!

Public speaking techniques and presentation skills will be woven into the curriculum so that every child will be able to improve on his/her speech and design in the course. 

Grade: 3-5

• Day: Thursday
  Time: 2:30pm - 3:30pm
  No class on: Oct. 9, & Oct. 23, 2025
  Code: 21040 $ 4,310

Grade: 6-8

• Day: Thursday
  Time: 4:00pm - 5:00pm
  No class on: Oct. 9, & Oct. 23, 2025
  Code: 21041 $ 4,310

The Public Speaking Box

Provider: Out The Box

Embark on an odyssey of oration with our Public Speaking odyssey! Here, we sculpt novice talkers into master orators, elevating their eloquence and self-assurance to new heights. Immerse yourself in a realm of captivating exercises that will hone your vocal prowess, refine your physical expressiveness, craft your narrative architecture, and sharpen your powers of persuasion. Our quest is to forge a robust platform upon which you can project your voice with poise and precision across a myriad of scenarios.

Prepare to articulate your thoughts with the finesse of a seasoned rhetorician! Here are just some of the skills you can expect to learn:

• Develop concentration

• Speech structure 

• Introduction to impromptu speeches 

• Development of the use of voice (Projection, volume, tone)

• Understanding the importance of body language

On the last day of term, we invite parents/guardians to come watch their child/children perform.

Grade: Prep-Grade 2

• Day: Friday
  Time: 2:30pm - 3:30pm
  No class on: Oct. 10, Oct. 24, & Dec. 12, 2025
  Code: 20650 $ 3,850

Grade: 3-5

• Day: Friday
  Time: 2:30pm - 3:30pm
  No class on: Oct. 10, Oct. 24, & Dec. 12, 2025
  Code: 20651 $ 3,850

The Drama Box

Provider: Out The box

Unlock the world of drama with our acting classes! Dive into a journey that will refine your voice, enhance your movements, and bring your emotions to life. Our comprehensive training is not just about acting—it’s about embracing every aspect of performance, from psychology to physical fitness. Whether you’re aiming for the stage or the boardroom, our classes will boost your confidence, sharpen your presentation skills, and ignite your creative thinking. Join us to develop a skill set that transcends the arts and prepares you for success in any field. With drama, express yourself like never before and stand out in the professional world. Enrol now and let your creativity take centre stage!

Here are some of the skills you can expect to learn:

• Voice Projection – Say it loud and clear!

• Memorisation – Sharpen up those memory skills

• Characterisation – Use your body to become your character

• Emotional Expression – Let your emotions show through your voice, face and body

• Improvisation – Spontaneity and adaptation to changing situations

• Control – Learn to control your body to give the best performance

• Self-confidence – Let your talents shine

• Empathy – Learn how to act through understanding and accepting yourself and each other

On the last day of term, we invite parents/guardians to come watch their child/children perform.

Grade: Prep-Grade 2

• Day: Tuesday
  Time: 2:30pm - 3:30pm
  No class on: Oct. 7, 2025
  Code: 20620 $ 4,490
  
  

Grade: 3-5

• Day: Tuesday
  Time: 2:30pm - 3:30pm
  No class on: Oct. 7, 2025
  Code: 20621 $ 4,490

Imagine Art Hub

Provider: Shirley's Art House Ltd.

Guided by professional mentorship, we inspire young artists through diverse materials, thematic projects, and masterworks. Children develop their unique voice—expressing emotions and storytelling through art while cultivating a distinct personal style.

Goals:

• Spark creativity

• Encourage bold, original expression  

• Build skills

• Master art fundamentals and techniques  

• Develop confidence

• Foster self-awareness and independent thinking  

Art. Expression. Growth. 

以「自由探索×專業引導」為核心理念，通過多元材料、主題創作與大師美學啟蒙，激發孩子的藝術潛能，培養用繪畫表達情感、講述故事的獨特能力，逐步形成鮮明的個人風格。

目標：激發原始創造力，讓孩子敢於用非傳統方式表達想法；掌握基礎藝術原理與多元技法，建立「觀察—想像—創作」的完整思維鏈。

通過繪畫認識自我、表達情感，培養審美感知力與獨立思考能力。

藝術 表達 成長

*The instruction for this programme is given in Mandarin and English.

Grade: EY2-Prep

• Day: Monday
  Time: 2:30pm - 3:30pm
  No class on: Oct. 6, Oct. 13, & Dec. 8, 2025
  Code: 20810         $ 4,120

Grade: 1-5

• Day: Monday
  Time: 2:30pm - 3:30pm
  No class on: Oct. 6, Oct. 13, & Dec. 8, 2025
  Code: 20811       $ 4,120

Short Film Production: Cinematography

Provider: Babel Film Workshop

Want to make films that tell stories? Film is the most powerful storytelling medium in the world, but students rarely know how to make them, which means they miss out on essential storytelling skills. In this activity, students will discover the creative possibilities of short film production by making a short film using different cinematography techniques. This term, they will:

• Learn creative ways to film shots that tell a story effectively

• Write, storyboard, direct, film, act in and edit a short film

• Feel confident in creating a film project from start to finish

• Work with teachers who have professional filmmaking experience

New and continuing students are welcome, and no prior experience or specialized equipment are required. Parents/guardians are invited to a Premiere on the last class. The films may also be nominated at the Babel Film Awards. Limited to 12 students only, so enroll now to not miss out on the fun of short film production!

Grade: 6-10

• Day: Wednesday
  Time: 4:00pm - 5:00pm
  No class on: Oct. 1, Oct. 8, & Oct. 29, 2025
  Code: 20930 $ 4,120

Music Discovery for Little Ones

Provider: FHK Music Limited

Enrich Your Child's Musical Journey with Our Fun and Educational Playgroup!

Are you ready to spark your little one's passion for music? Join our delightful musical playgroup designed to nurture creativity and joy in every session!

What to Expect:

• Rhymes, Songs, and Gestures: Engage your child with lively songs and fun gestures that make learning memorable.

• Rhythmic Games: Foster a sense of rhythm and coordination through playful musical activities.

• Instrument Handling: Allow your child to explore a variety of instruments, from tambourines to maracas, igniting their curiosity.

• Discovery of Real Instruments: Introduce them to the enchanting world of adult instruments like the violin, cello, trumpet, trombone, tuba, saxophone, flute, piccolo, clarinet, oboe, drum, and piano! This hands-on experience will deepen their understanding and appreciation of music.

• Dances: Incorporate movement and expression through joyful dance, enhancing their musical experience.

• Introduction to Musical Notes: For our 3.5-year-olds and up, we’ll provide a gentle introduction to musical notes, laying the foundation for future learning.

• Relaxation in Music: Wind down each session with soothing music, promoting relaxation and mindfulness.

• Benefits for Your Little Musician:

Through our engaging thematic sessions—exploring topics like animals, the human body, the city, and the garden—your child will not only have fun but also:

• Sing and dance with joy

• Develop their listening skills and musical ear

• Improve language, motor skills, and cognitive abilities

Laughter and Fun Guaranteed!

This is more than just a class; it’s an opportunity for your child to thrive in a nurturing environment filled with laughter, exploration, and musical discovery.

Meet the Teacher
Sara: An enthusiastic and experienced instructor dedicated to nurturing each child’s musical journey.

Grade: EY2-Prep

• Day: Friday
  Time: 2:30pm - 3:30pm
  No class on: Oct. 10, Oct. 24, & Dec. 12, 2025
  Code: 23250 $ 5,080

Guitar Group Class 

Provider: FHK Music Limited

Discover the Joy of Guitar Classes for Your Child

Flexible and Engaging Class content:

1) Warm-Up and Technical Work:

• Mastery of the Instrument: Finger positioning exercises, chord changes, and strumming techniques tailored for young learners.

• Posture and Sound Quality: Building self-confidence while ensuring beautiful sound production.

• Rhythmic Exercises: Strengthening tempo awareness through engaging rhythmic and synchronization activities.

• Singing: Enhancing musicality with joyful singing sessions to accompany their guitar playing.

2) Song Learning

Two Songs per Semester: Kids will learn a mix of folk tunes, pop hits, and timeless standards—selected together with the students to ensure excitement and relevance!

3) Building Team Spirit

• Mutual Listening and Support: Instilling a sense of community where students cheer each other on.

• Benevolent Atmosphere: A playful and encouraging environment that promotes growth without pressure.

4) Performance Opportunity

FHK Music Charity Christmas Concert: Your child can showcase their progress on December 6th in Wan Chai, sharing their love for the guitar and celebrating their achievements.

Meet the Teacher!

Mikey: An enthusiastic and experienced instructor dedicated to nurturing each child’s musical journey, with an amazing pop singer / guitarist career. 

Language of Instruction:

English: Classes conducted in a fun and accessible way, perfect for children of all backgrounds.

*All students are required to bring their own guitar to class each session.

Grade: 3-5

• Day: Thursday
  Time: 2:30pm - 3:30pm
  No class on: Oct. 9, & Oct. 23, 2025
  Code: 23240 $ 5,500

Grade: 6+

• Day: Thursday
  Time: 4:00pm - 5:00pm
  No class on: Oct. 9, & Oct. 23, 2025
  Code: 23241 $ 5,500

Ukulele & Singing Group

Provider: FHK Music 

Flexible and Engaging Class content:

1) Warm-Up and Technical Work:

• Mastery of the Instrument: Fun finger positioning exercises, chord changes, and strumming techniques.

• Posture and Sound Quality: Fostering self-confidence while ensuring beautiful sound production.

• Rhythmic Exercises: Strengthening tempo awareness through engaging rhythmic and synchronization activities.

• Singing: Enhancing musicality with joyful singing sessions.

2) Song Learning

• Two Songs per Semester: Kids will learn a mix of children’s songs, folk tunes, pop hits, and timeless standards—selected together with the students to ensure excitement and relevance!

3) Building Team Spirit with games

• Mutual Listening and Support: Instilling a sense of community where students cheer each other on.

• Benevolent Atmosphere: A playful and encouraging environment that promotes growth without pressure.

4) Performance Opportunity

• Parents will be invited to attend the final lesson of the term, where their child will showcase their progress, share their passion for the ukulele, and celebrate their achievements.

Meet the Teacher
Mikey: An enthusiastic and experienced instructor dedicated to nurturing each child’s musical journey.

*All students are required to provide their own high-quality soprano ukulele, clip-on tuner and protective case. Please bring them to class each week.

Grade: Prep-Grade 2

• Day: Tuesday
  Time: 2:30pm - 3:30pm
  No class on: Oct. 7, 2025
  Code: 23220 $ 5,930

Pop Choir (Grade 2-3)

Provider: FHK Music Limited

Discover the Excitement of Pop Choir with Mikey and Amel!

After three successful years at CDNIS, your favourite singing teachers Mikey and Amel are excited to once again offer your children the opportunity to learn how to sing like pop stars! Join us for a fun-filled experience where kids will learn catchy songs as a group, creating a fantastic environment to build friendships, boost self-confidence, and discover their unique voices!

Engaging class content:

1) Vocal Warm-Up and Technique

• Building voice power, flexibility, and stamina through engaging exercises.

• Posture and Musicality: Special focus on developing proper posture and musical expression to boost self-confidence.

• Rhythmic Work.

2) Learning pop songs in English, making music accessible and enjoyable.

• They'll have the chance to sing hits from artists like Taylor Swift, Bruno Mars, Pharrell Williams, Coldplay, and Imagine Dragons. Together, they will choose the pop songs that inspire them, fueling their motivation and helping to reveal their true voices!

3) Fostering Group Spirit

• Listening and Solidarity: Encouraging students to support one another, singing in unison or exploring polyphonic arrangements for older participants.

4) Joy and Fun: Laughter and good humor are guaranteed, creating a positive and enjoyable atmosphere. 

• No Pressure: We prioritize encouragement and positivity, allowing every child to shine at their own pace.

5) Performance Opportunity

• Parents will be invited to attend the final lesson of the term, where their child will showcase their progress, share their passion for singing, and celebrate their achievements.

Grade: 2-3

• Day: Monday
  Time: 2:30pm - 3:30pm
  No class on: Oct. 6, Oct. 13, & Dec. 8, 2025
  Code: 23210 $ 3,980

Pop Choir (Grade 4-5)

Provider: FHK Music Limited

Discover the Excitement of Pop Choir with Mikey and Amel!

After three successful years at CDNIS, your favourite singing teachers Mikey and Amel are excited to once again offer your children the opportunity to learn how to sing like pop stars! Join us for a fun-filled experience where kids will learn catchy songs as a group, creating a fantastic environment to build friendships, boost self-confidence, and discover their unique voices!

Engaging class content:

1) Vocal Warm-Up and Technique

• Building voice power, flexibility, and stamina through engaging exercises.

• Posture and Musicality: Special focus on developing proper posture and musical expression to boost self-confidence.

• Rhythmic Work.

• Singing in harmonies (if the group level allows it)

2) Learning pop songs in English, making music accessible and enjoyable.

• They'll have the chance to sing hits from artists like Taylor Swift, Bruno Mars, Pharrell Williams, Coldplay, and Imagine Dragons. Together, they will choose the pop songs that inspire them, fueling their motivation and helping to reveal their true voices!

3) Fostering Group Spirit

• Listening and Solidarity: Encouraging students to support one another, singing in unison or exploring polyphonic arrangements for older participants.

4) Joy and Fun: Laughter and good humor are guaranteed, creating a positive and enjoyable atmosphere. 

• No Pressure: We prioritize encouragement and positivity, allowing every child to shine at their own pace.

5) Performance Opportunity

• Parents will be invited to attend the final lesson of the term, where their child will showcase their progress, share their passion for singing, and celebrate their achievements.

Grade: 4-5

• Day: Friday
  Time: 2:30pm - 3:30pm
  No class on: Oct. 10, Oct. 24, & Dec. 12, 2025
  Code: 23251 $ 3,980

Art Explorers

Provider: Colourful Kids Ltd.

Does your child love Art? Art Explorers teaches techniques and art skills in a fun and interesting way. Different media such as watercolours, pastels, markers, printing, clay and sculpture are introduced through themes and projects that allow children to build skills and confidence and at the same time create quality artwork which they can keep and treasure.

Grade: 2-3

• Day: Monday
  Time: 2:30pm - 3:30pm
  No class on: Oct. 6, Oct. 13, & Dec. 8, 2025
  Code: 20210 $ 3,780

Dynamic Art

Provider: Colourful Kids Ltd.

The perfect course for any developing artist! Students work on themes to produce artwork that encourage the development of new skills and builds on their creative thinking skills. Projects will develop the core art skills of drawing and painting through demonstrations and fun practice exercises as well as more developed artwork. Artists and skills will be introduced in each theme and students will be encouraged to use their own ideas to create original pieces.

Grade: 4-5

• Day: Friday
  Time: 2:30pm - 3:30pm
  No class on: Oct. 10, Oct. 24, & Dec. 12, 2025
  Code: 20250 $ 3,780

Junior Art Club

Provider: Colourful Kids Ltd.

Junior Art Club introduces younger children to the arts through a series of fun and creative projects. Each project explores themes and introduces different media to create 2D or 3D artwork by using drawing, paint, clay, craft and collage and much more!

Grade: EY2-Grade 1

• Day: Thursday
  Time: 2:30pm - 3:30pm
  No class on: Oct. 9, & Oct. 23, 2025
  Code: 20240 $ 4,090

Hip Hop K-POP Dance

Provider: Dance for Joy HK

A high-energy, fun dance class featuring today's popular Hiphop and Kpop moves! Learn the moves from Blackpink, Twice, Stray Kids, and BTS! Children will explore the basic movement of hip-hop dance in a fun and engaging way. This will enable the students to let loose while developing dance rhythm & coordination, creativity, and musicality. Each class starts with a stretching and warm-up, hip-hop grooving, and freestyling guaranteed to get our hearts pounding. Then we move into choreography set to today’s groove-worthy jams, combining hip-hop, K-POP, and today’s Pop hits! This class will also help students build their self-confidence while promoting self-esteem. Our goal is to let each student feel extra empowered with every class!

We will have a blast learning to dance to age-appropriate music and moves for the young, energetic dancers! Exciting performance opportunities throughout the year are available for all enrollees! All levels are welcome.

Grade: EY2-Grade 2

• Day: Friday
  Time: 2:30pm - 3:15pm
  No class on: Oct. 10, Oct. 24, & Dec. 12, 2025
  Code: 20350 $ 3,780
  
  

Grade: 3-5

• Day: Friday
  Time: 3:15pm - 4:00pm
  No class on: Oct. 10, Oct. 24, & Dec. 12, 2025
  Code: 20351 $ 3,780

Chinese Orchestra

Provider: Arttitude Arts and Cultural Management Company Limited

The Orchestra organizes fun and systematic Chinese instrument training courses (Pipa, Guzheng, Yangqin, Erhu and Dizi) and ensemble training. An immersive activity for students to experience Chinese music culture. 

The instrument courses are taught by professionally-trained musicians. In addition to having the opportunity to learn traditional Chinese music and playing techniques, the course also aims at enhancing appreciation in art and culture, building up confidence and well interaction with the team through in-school and outreach performance and training. 

*Students over Grade 5 are also welcomed!

Grade: 1-5

• Day: Wednesday
  Time: 2:30pm - 3:30pm
  No class on: Oct. 1, Oct. 8, & Oct. 29, 2025
  Code: 23330 $ 4,460