Program overview

The program offers three courses: Chinese Opera Practice, Chinese Opera Theory, and Chinese Culture. The program focuses on the performance of traditional Chinese opera, including learning Chinese opera stances and movements, water sleeve routines, spear and sword routines, and selected scene work. In addition to classes, students will also have the opportunity to watch traditional Chinese opera shows and go on a field trip.

Dates

June 5 – 24, 2025

• Chinese Opera Practice: 64 lessons (including final presentation)
• Chinese Culture: 20 lessons
• Chinese opera-related workshops: Eight lessons

Assessment

An attendance rate of over 90 percent is required to complete the program. At the end of the program, students will be assessed in the form of performance. A certificate of completion will be issued upon passing the assessment and meeting the attendance requirement.

Expenses

• Tuition and insurance will be provided by the Shanghai Theatre Academy.
• Accommodation will be provided by STA. Two students will share a twin-bed room.
• STA provides meal coupons for lunch and dinner at the campus canteen. Chinese and halal meals are available. Students with special needs or food allergies should manage their own meals.
• Visa, international flights, and all other expenses shall be borne by the students.

Eligibility requirements

1. Foreign students between 18-40 years old. University students are preferred.

2. Interested 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 or dancing.

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

Application

Step 1: Download the User Guide for the STA Online Application System: https://iso.sta.edu.cn/30/list.htm

*Directions: Visit the above website → English version → Downloads → Guide to STA Online Application Portal

Step 2: Follow the guide to fill in and submit the online application at: https://isoadmission.sta.edu.cn/

Application deadline: March 15, 2025

Application materials:

• Passport scan
• One full front headshot (like a passport photo) and one causal photo from daily life
• University certificate or enrollment document
• CV (in Chinese or English)

*STA will assess the application materials and issue the admission notice to accepted students via email. Students can also check their application status online at: http://isoadmission.sta.edu.cn/.

Visa

To attend this program, students must obtain an admission notice first from STA and then obtain 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 countries.

STA will issue the admission notice via email and help students obtain the DQ form online. Enrolled students need to download the DQ form through the "Study in China" website using the email address provided in the application system. Please ensure that the email address provided is correct and valid.

Contact

Admission: Wendy Lou

E-mail: staprograms@163.com

Tel: 021-6249-8032

Course information: Xu Jiali

E-mail: xujialiaviva@qq.com

Tel: 021-6248-6050