NIDA acknowledges the Traditional Owners and Custodians of the lands on which we learn and tell stories, the Bidjigal, Gadigal, Dharawal and Dharug peoples, and we pay our respects to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Elders past and present.
alphasys.admin 
NIDAand NAISDA Dance College collaborate in a week-long program focusing on cross-cultural storytelling and performance, led by Indigenous artists to promote cultural exchange and creative exploration.
The Hollywood Reporter has recognised NIDA as one of the premier institutions for costume design education, placing it among the Top Ten Costume Design Schools globally. NIDA proudly debuts on this prestigious list, affirming our standing as one of the foremost schools for mastering the art, craft, and technology behind designing and creating unforgettable costumes.
20 life changing scholarships were awarded at the 2024 NIDA Scholarships Ceremony.
The Fall Guy, Anyone But You, Extraction II and Thor: Love and Thunder; these are just some of the projects designer and NIDA alumna, Ruru Zhu (Bachelor of Fine Arts, Design for Performance, 2020), has worked on since graduation. With a blockbuster resume and a variety of in-demand skills, Ruru takes us through her creative process, challenges, and inspiration.
Master of Fine Arts Directing student Nicole Puni and Master of Fine Arts Writing student Krishna Patel were officially awarded the life-changing scholarships at an event at NIDA last week.
NIDA recently held a reunion morning tea for alumni from 1964/65 to celebrate 60 years since they first met and studied at NIDA. The intimate group, who has been catching up every decade since 2004, were thrilled to return to NIDA in person and via Zoom, where they were treated to a performance by NIDA Singing Actor students, presented with a slideshow of images from their era and taken on a tour of NIDA.
Lisa Hamilton, NIDA’s Head of Development, shares the excitement of contributing to NIDA’s training and education through fundraising for scholarships and tell us more about why the diverse Development activities are vital for NIDA’s growth.
The Fellowship is valued at $30,000 to cover travel, accommodation and other expenses, with funding distributed between two remarkable recipients.
NIDA would like to acknowledge the incredible career of alumnus Keith Agius (Acting, 1986), who sadly passed away in late January.
The National Institute of Dramatic Art (NIDA) today announced the appointment of Catherine West as Chair.
NIDA is supported by the Australian Government
© The National Institute of Dramatic Art 2024
ABN: 99 000 257 741 | Higher Education Provider ID: PRV12052 | CRICOS CODE: 00756M | RTO Code: 90349