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Drama and Voice: The Use of Theatre in Public Speaking

Do you struggle in front of a big crowd? Have you ever frozen by the thought of sharing your thoughts to an audience? Public speaking, in any setting, is hard. You have to be able to unlock, be free and stay grounded while also being extremely prepared. How do we achieve it all at the same time?

The Art of Public Speaking is a new class taught by Valeria, who is an MA in Applied Theatre in Education, Social and Community Contexts student at Goldsmiths, University of London, TEFL-certified, longtime actor and facilitator, designed for anyone ages 7-65+. The class is structured with drama foundations and vocal techniques that we connect to the craft public speaking. You will not only discover more about yourself and what you're capable of, but this class is designed to help you feel more confident in being who you are. You have everything you need within you, it's time we discover it.

Extra information

You only need a webcam, connection and a willing spirit!

Location

Online via webcam

General info

Age:
Children (7-12 years old)
Teenagers (13-17 years old)
Adults (18-64 years old)
Seniors (65+ years old)
Student level:
Beginner
Intermediate
Advanced
Duration:
60 minutes
The class is taught in:English

About Me

Valeria is a Peruvian-Italian multidisciplinary artist and educator born in Lima, Peru to a Peruvian mother and an Italian father who then immigrated to Canada when she was 11 years old. Fully raised in two rich cultures, Valeria communicates and performs fluently in Spanish, Italian and English. After graduating from Capilano University, she has collaborated with renowned theatre companies in Canada while working simultaneously in film, TV, voice-over and commercials. Select credits include Supergirl (CW), Crest (International Commercial), Advil (International Commercial), Nexplanon (International Commercial), and voicing several characters on Barbie (Mattel). When she is not performing, she is an arts administrator and works for advocacy groups championing social and racial justice. She works for numerous schools and theatre companies creating drama curricula for education and after-school programs. Valeria holds a TEFL-PP certificate, frequently teaches English and Drama in Italy, and is currently finishing her master's degree in Applied Theatre in Education, Social and Community Contexts at Goldsmiths, University of London.

Education

MA - Goldsmiths University of London: Applied Theatre in Education, Social and Community Contexts (2024-25)
Diploma - Capilano University: Acting for Stage and Screen (2016-19)

Experience / Qualifications

Teaching English as Foreign Language (TEFL) Certification (2021)
Enhanced DBS
5+ years working as a drama teacher and facilitator for different companies and schools
Professional Actor
Fluent in Spanish, Italian and English

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