Genesis Global School Inaugurates Centre for Performing Arts ; Collaborates with the London Academy of Music & Dramatic Arts
By Ten News
Greater Noida: Genesis Global School is ranked #1 in Noida International Day-cum-Boarding School category, by Education World India School Rankings, 2018. The school pledges to give each of its scholar’s multicultural education rooted in universal values, with emphasis on personal excellence. Genesis believes that the Performing Arts – Music, Speech, and Dance & Drama are integral to the growth of every student. These skills not only allow for better self- expression but also build sensitivity and understanding in the community, amongst other things.
Keeping in mind the overall growth of the students, Genesis Global School commissioned the ‘GGS Centre for Performing Arts’ (GGS CPA) in April 2019. To provide them with the best, they have now joined hands with LAMDA, as a private centre for teacher training and offering LAMDA qualifications.
The school held an event to introduce the GGS-CPA & the GGS – LAMDA collaboration. The event was attended by top professionals from the Arts like Ms. Ranjana Gauhar (Padmashri Awardee- well known Odissi Dancer), Mr. M K Raina (One of India’s best-known theatre actors and directors), Prof. (Dr.) Rajeev Lochan (former Director, National Gallery of Modern Art), Ms. Yuriko Lochan (An Eminent Japanese Artist), Mr. Vivek Mansukhani (Head of the Institute of International Education (IIE) India), Ms. Abha Adams (Renowned Educationist), Mr. Jehan Manekshaw (Founder Director of Theatre Professionals & Co-Founder and Head of School at The Drama School, Mumbai), Ms. Ragini Chander Shekhar (renowned Bharatnatyam exponent) and Shri M V Chander Shekar (well-known Mridangam player). The school seeks to collaborate with people across the arts spectrum to enrich the offering of the CPA, not only for the students but for the larger community in Noida and beyond.
On the occasion, Mr Christopher Hanvey, Director Operations, Genesis Global School said, “GGS gives every scholar individual attention, modern facilities and exposure to the best global practices of mentoring and care. We mentor our students and provide them with platforms of engagement that push boundaries and help them realise their true potential. With our association with LAMDA, we are offering an alternate career path to our young scholars, as we believe that self-expression and communication are one of the sought-after skills in the 21st century.”
Speaking via video from London, Mr Peter Holliday the acting Principal of LAMDA said “It takes qualifications in the Performing Arts to children around the world to help them deliver their own self confidence and acquire life skills that will stand them in good stead with their future careers.” Talking about their association with Genesis Global School, Mr Holiday said “I am delighted to have seen the partnership with Genesis Global School develop over recent months. I think it’s a real milestone that we have now completed some of our teacher training with GGS staff so that we can begin to deliver LAMDA examinations to GGS students.”
Ms. Linda Macrow, Chief Examiner LAMDA says “LAMDA Examinations provide a pathway of achievement in the study of language, literature and most importantly confidence in communications. This confidence is a life skill that is essential for a successful journey through professional and social life. GGS CPA decision to provide the opportunity to their students to study these essential life skills is insightful and demonstrates true understanding of the educational needs of young people today.”
About – Genesis Global School (GGS)
Genesis Global School (GGS) – Noida, is a premier day-cum-residential school in proximity to Delhi. It provides a state-of-the-art 30 acre lush green campus and facilities that help nurture the future leaders of the country. The school offers an international platform to its students that perfectly blends technology, modern pedagogy, culture & innovation. It has been ranked #1 in Noida, #2 in the Delhi/NCR area and #4 in the International Day-cum-Boarding School category, by Education World Magazine 2018.
The school offers both International and National curriculum choices. The UN’s SDG’s 2030 has been embedded into the curriculum of the school. It is also a CIS Member. The school is a Global Member of Round Square and has international collaborations with Clifton College, Bristol, UK, Middlesex University, U.K. & Gredos San Diego, Madrid, Spain for sharing of best practices.
The curriculum is comprehensive and based on core subjects going beyond academic book knowledge but also facilitating the development of concepts, ideas and skills. Genesis provides 21 indoor and outdoor sports facilities and has a vigorous After School Programme and Before School Programme to develop competence. The School invests in technology and has extensive Design Technology & Robotics facilities. It is currently working on an AI Lab.
It offers highly acclaimed residential facilities for resident scholars and a fully equipped Infirmary with a Resident Doctor.
About – The London Academy of Music & Dramatic Arts (LAMDA)
Founded in 1861, LAMDA (London Academy of Music & Dramatic Art) is a world-leading conservatoire offering exceptional vocational training to actors, stage managers, technicians and directors. In addition to six validated degree programmes, LAMDA offers a Foundation Diploma and a number of validated semester and summer short courses. In February 2019, Sarah Frankcom was appointed LAMDA’s new Director. Frankcom will take up the post in November 2019.
In July 2018, the LAMDA joined the register of Higher Education Providers, a key step towards achieving degree awarding powers. From 2019-20 LAMDA will operate independently from the Conservatoire of Dance and Drama, receiving funding directly from the Office for Students.
The work of the Academy is complemented by that of LAMDA Examinations, through which LAMDA offers a drama and communications-based syllabus leading to accredited and non-accredited awards in the UK and overseas. In 2017 – 18, 108,190 people in 33 countries took a LAMDA Examination.
In 2017, LAMDA moved into its new £28.2m centre for world-leading drama training. LAMDA’s new home features ten large training and rehearsal studios, three theatres – the 200 seat Sainsbury Theatre, 120-seat the Carne Studio Theatre and the Linbury Studio, and a fully equipped digital and audio suite. In January 2018 LAMDA alumnus Benedict Cumberbatch was appointed the Academy’s President.
LAMDA Alumni include Nikki Amuka-Bird, Richard Armitage, Chiwetel Ejiofor, Jeremy Irvine, Rory Kinnear, Rose Leslie, Paterson Joseph, David Oyelowo, Katherine Parkinson, Toby Stephens, David Suchet, Harriet Walter and Ruth Wilson.
