Brief introduction:

The program offers three courses: practice, theories and Chinese culture.

The main course focuses on performing traditional Chinese opera, which is composed of learning Chinese opera stances and movements, water sleeve routines, spear and sword routines, and selected scene work.

Culture and language courses will facilitate students in gaining a deeper understanding of traditional Chinese culture. In addition to classes, students will have the opportunity to see traditional Chinese opera shows and go on a field trip.

Time:

June 5 – 26, 2024

Chinese opera practice: 64 lessons (including final presentation)

Chinese culture: 20 lessons

Chinese opera related workshops: 8 lessons

Assessment:

An attendance rate over 90 percent is required for the program. At the end of the program, the students will be assessed in the form of a reporting performance. A certificate of completion will be issued on passing the assessment and reaching the required attendance rate.

Foreign students take a group photo at the Bund in Shanghai. [Photo/iso.sta.edu.cn]

Foreign students take a group photo at the Yuyuan Garden in Shanghai. [Photo/iso.sta.edu.cn]

Expense:

• Tuition & Insurance: provided by Shanghai Theatre Academy (STA)
• Lodging: provided by STA. Two students per room.
• Meals: STA provides meal coupons for lunch and dinner in the canteen. Chinese and Halal meals are available. Students who have special needs or food allergies will need to prepare their own meals.
• Visa, international flights and all other expenses are the students' responsibility.

Requirements:

1. Foreign students ages 18-40. University students preferred.

2. Have interest in Chinese culture and willing to learn Chinese opera.

3. Priority is given to students focusing on Chinese studies or with a performance background such as acting and dancing.

4. Students from non-English speaking countries should be able to communicate in English fluently.

Foreign students gather in a Chinese opera practice room. [Photo/iso.sta.edu.cn]

Application:

1. Download User's Guide for STA Online Application System.

*Route: click the above website → English version → Downloads → Guide to STA Online Application Portal

2. Follow the guide to fill in and submit online application.

Application deadline: March 15, 2024

Application materials required:

• Passport scan
• One full front headshot (passport photo) and one candid photo
• University certificate or enrollment document
• CV (Chinese or English)

*STA will assess the application materials and issue the admission notice to students who are enrolled via email. Students may also check the application status online.

Visa:

To attend the program at STA, students must obtain admission notice first and then get the DQ form (Information Form for Foreign Students' Short-term Visit) to apply for the student visa (X2) (short-term study less than 180 days) in their home country.

STA will issue the admission notice via email and help students to obtain the DQ form online. Enrolled students must download the DQ form through the "Study in China" website with the same email address in our application system. Please make sure that the email address is correct and valid.

Contact:

Admission: Wendy Lou

E-mail: staprograms@163.com

Tel: 021-62498032

Course Information: Jiali Xu

E-mail: xujialiaviva@qq.com

Tel: 021-62486050

 

Source: iso.sta.edu.cn