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Singing, Acting/Improvisation on Stage; Drama, Musical Theatre and Opera

I'm an opera and theatre director with experience in staging (7 + years) and teaching acting and singing (children, adolescents, adults).

In my classes, you'll explore the magical realms of acting and singing, whether you're a beginner or looking to refine your skills. Here's what you can expect:

Acting:

Character Development: Learn to breathe life into characters, understand motivations, and immerse yourself in different roles.
Script Analysis: Master the art of interpreting scripts and bringing out the nuances of your character.
Performance Techniques: Discover the secrets of stage presence, emotional expression, and improvisation.

Singing:
Vocal Techniques: Develop your voice with guidance, focusing on pitch, tone, and range and get rid of bad singing habits.
Song Interpretation: Learn how to convey emotions through song and captivate your audience.
Stage Confidence: Gain the confidence and poise to shine on stage (or in real life).

My classes are not just about technique; they're a journey of artistic exploration and self-expression.

Extra information

I like to give some homework :)

Location

At student's location: Around Amsterdam, Netherlands
Online via webcam

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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, Russian

About Me

Hello, my name is Nadia! I am an opera director, media artist, independent game designer and drama teacher. I hold a degree in Music Theatre from Russian Institute of Theatre Arts, New Media in Contemporary Art from British Higher School of Art and design and started a Masters at the Sandberg Institute in Amsterdam. I made several opera productions in Opera Houses ( + my portfolio includes pieces made specially for Children Music Theatre), transdisciplinary performances and installations, and video games. I've had experience in working with children, adolescents and adults as a drama teacher and director (I also led a theater studio for children). I have a passion for music (and of course opera), games, technology, literature, writing, and film, and would love to share everything I know!

Education

2022 - 2024 Sandberg Institute (NL). Re:master Opera, MA program.
2021 - 2022 British Higher School of Art and Design/Moscow School of Contemporary Art. New Media in Contemporary Art. Media Artist.
2013 - 2018 Russian Institute of Theater Arts (GITIS). Faculty of Music Theater. B.A. in Opera Directing.
2011 - 2013 Saint-Petersburg Institute of Culture and Art. Theatre Director.

Experience / Qualifications

2023 Re:Master Opera Collective performance for H'art Museum x ADE (Amsterdam Dance Event. Amsterdam, Netherlands.
2023 WORMxAMARTE. WORM RADIO. "Nostos", a concept album. Rotterdam, Netherlands.
2023 "I feel asleep at minute six". SYNERGY x No Art Music Festival. Amsterdam, Netherlands.
2023 "I feel asleep at minute six". Performance for the Opera Forward Festival 2023. Re:master Opera Collective. Amsterdam. Netherlands.
2022 "Cerca Trova'. Video game. "PIep! Knars! KRIJS!KRAAK!". Mokum Kraakt/Creative Industries fund NL. Amsterdam, Netherlands.
2022 "I human care. Dance Opera". Amsterdam Dance Event. Re:master Opera collective.
2022 "Much water has flown under the bridge since that time". Performance. Moscow School of Contemporary Art. 30/7 Gallery. Moscow, Russia.
2022 "Birch √0". Performance. Ges-2. Commissioned by VAC - foundation. Moscow, Russia.
2021 Delegated Performance "Trial on Light". "U-contemporary" Gallery. Moscow, Russia.
2021 "LOG". Art & Science opera in collaboration with scientists, mold fungi and physarum polycephalum. Director. "CoOPERAtion Lab. Art & Science". Moscow Opera House "Novaya Opera".
2021 "Rigoletto" G. Verdi. On-stage podcast. Director and dramaturgist. "Baikal Opera Lab". Buryat Opera House, Ulan-Ude, Russia.
2021 Performance "Fish Day". Performance Artist. Zverev Center of Contemporary Art, Moscow, Russia.
2020 Animated Online Opera "Get connected", a nominee of Russian National Opera Award "Onegin". Director, librettist. Moscow Children Music Theater named after N.Sats, Moscow Russia.
2018 "Gianni Schicchi" by G. Puccini. Director.Samara State Opera and Ballet Theater. Samara, Russia. 2018 "Hansel and Gretel" by E. Humperdinck. Director. Moscow Children Music Theater named after N.Sats. Moscow, Russia.
2016 "Mozart & Salieri" by N. Rimsky-Korsakov. Director. Astrakhan State Opera and Ballet Theater. Astrakhan, Russia.

Reviews (2)

The classes have been very stimulating and challenging. I'm starting as a complete beginner but Nadia gave me many different exercises to gradually build my singing skills and she adjusts her teaching methods to my needs. I'm really happy with the classes so far and planning to continue for a long time!
I had a great time with Nadia! She is a great teacher. Looking forward to the next sessions!

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