National Conservatoire of Performing Arts

Headed by its Director, Mr. Pierre Joseph, the National Conservatoire of Performing Arts (NCPA) is home to one of the most thriving performing arts institution in the country. In fact, it is the only training and learning centre in the Seychelles offering specialist courses in Dance, Music, and Drama to candidates ranging from ages four to sixty-six.

Students take on programmed courses that guide them from basic theory, such as ABRSM graded music exams to more advanced courses up to advanced intermediate and diplomas.

We have recently completed an Advanced Diploma in Acting and Performing to start bridging the gap between professional theatre practitioners and drama students.

The value of the conservatoire, however, does not remain with the singularity of its affiliation with Associated Boards and International Examination Bodies. Alongside the two examination bodies of the United Kingdom for music (ABRSM) and dance (ISTD), the NCPA is also running a local program based on the traditional music and dance of Seychelles.

The mission of the National Conservatoire of Performing Arts is to provide education and training in music, dance and drama by running courses and organizing theoretical and practical examinations for all students willing to take those on, but also for engaging others in ensembles and learning setting for creating freedom.

Our Core Values

The mission of the National Conservatoire of Performing Arts is to provide education and training in music, dance and drama by running courses and organizing theoretical and practical examinations. We are committed to render the service in a disciplined, efficient and professional manner to any individual aged seven years old and above for professional and self-development. We are committed to; providing the services with a caring attitude to clients. Attending to clients needs with promptness and probity; displaying professionalism in our approaches; being courteous towards every client and addressing client’s problem with confidentiality, openness and frankness.

Classes Section:

Here is quick look at all the classes/courses on offer in each school:

School of Dance, headed by Daniella ROSE runs

Ballet & Modern Dance
Contemporary
Hip Hop & Afr Dance
Seychelles Traditional Dance level 1 & 2

School of Drama run by Kurt Lagrenade holds

Acting & Performing Courses
Out Reach Drama Programmes

School of Music, under the direction of Antoine SOURIS is made up of

Individual Vocal & Choir classes
Piano/melodica classes
Classical Guitar/ Guitar ensembles
Violin/Viola/Cello/Bass courses
Saxophone & Clarinet
Trumpet
Percussion/Kit Drum classes

The School of Music accepts applicants on a part-time basis, so the first sessions can only be scheduled after normal school hours.

That is from 2:45pm, we can have the first group of younger pupils for one hour, followed by adult classes after 4:00pm. This therefore allows the teaching and administrative staff enough morning sessions in which to plan materials for teaching, visit schools and undertake projects with other communities such as; School of Less Abled Students, NGOs and other community based projects.

The mornings are also convenient for staff ensembles, group teacher debates and personal development.

ABRSM Associated Board of the Royal School of Music Theory ABRSM examinations are normally scheduled twice a year; March and October whereas the practical is between June and July. The exact dates are set by our UK counterpart and over seen here by David Chetty, the appointed representative for this board. Students sit exams in Grades 1 to 8 in a number of subjects from strings to wind and brass.

Contact Page:

National Conservatoire of Performing Arts

P.O. Box 1383, Victoria, Mahe, Seychelles

Telephone Number: 00-248-32-13-33

Email Address:ncparts07@gmail.com

School Opening Hours;

Monday / Friday – 9am – 6pm