Past Courses by COI
With the mission of being a training centre for local Chinese Opera art scene, The Chinese Opera Institute has constantly putting in our effort to provide a good learning environment all Chinese Opera practitioners and hobbyists.
Stage Movements
Stage Movements is the basic skill for Chinese Opera practitioners. Through this course, the students will be able to understand the basic requirements of stage movements, practice and master the different types of movements and skills.
Time: Every Monday 7pm to 9pm
Duration: 12 lessons X 2 hr
Fees: $200/pax
Basic Martial Skill
Through the basic martial course, students will be able to understand the importance of basic martial skills, and its role in the Chinese Opera performance.
Time: Every Tuesday 7pm to 9pm
Duration: 12 lessons X 2 hr
Fees: $200/pax
Huangmei Opera Singing
After the course, the students will acquire basic knowledge of Huangmei Opera singing and learn how to sing a short excerpt from various classical Huangmei Opera.
Time: Every Wednesday 7pm to 9pm
Duration: 12 lessons X 2 hr
Fees: $200/pax
Bazi
Bazi is the basic form of movements in Chinese Opera. During the course, the students will learn the basic stage movements on stage and how to handle basic weapons.
Time: Every Thursday 7pm to 9pm
Duration: 12 lessons X 2 hr
Fees: $200/pax
Teochew Music (erhu, yehu)
After the course, the students will have a basic understanding of erhu and yehu's role in Teochew opera.
Time: Every Friday 7pm to 9pm
Duration: 12 lessons X 2 hr
Fees: $200/pax