Teaches online
Teaches all skill levels
Age: 5+
Speaks Spanish
Teaching since 2007
House Music
About Marlene R.
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I love teaching people to express themselves in the performing and written arts. I am great with beginners.
I attended Ithaca College’s film program on a screenwriting scholarship. Since then, I've directed and choreographed over 50 music videos including 2Pac Shakur’s last, Amy Winehouse’s “F-Me Pumps,” as well as an award winning indie feature called THE BIG SHOT-CALLER. It was well received by the New York Times and critic Kam Williams gave it four stars. I was selected by FILMMAKER Magazine as one of their “Top 25 New Faces of Independent Film.” I have since written and directed three different comedy web series on YouTube entitled “My Parents Are Crazier Than Yours,” “Angry Gladys,” and “I Don’t Care About the Assholes with Dr. Rita Gatswani.” I am currently in the process of developing two feature films.
I'd love to inspire your writing, acting or dancing.
Instructor details
Location:
Student's Home
Teaches Online
Teaching Hours
Monday
4 AM-4 PM
Tuesday
4 AM-12 PM
Wednesday
4 AM-11 AM
Friday
4:30 PM-8 PM
Sunday
9 AM-7 PM
Times are shown in your local timezone (UTC-08:00) Pacific Time (US & Canada)
Pricing
45 minutes
$85
60 minutes
$100
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6 Reviews
Lily Li
Teacher's studio
She made it easier for me to learn since I'm a beginner.
Posted Jun 29, 2015
Marie Love
Student's home
I have little dance background. Took some ballet when I was a kid but that's all. I watched a few dance movies such as "Step Up" and it inspired me to take up hip hop dancing. I took a couple of group lessons in one of those dance studios but I did not feel comfortable after that because everybody there seemed so skilled. I decided to go for private lessons and came across Marlene's profile. My first lesson with her went well. She was VERY patient! Since I'm a beginner she took it easy on me and taught me dance moves that she felt I would be capable of handling. She plans on teaching me more advanced moves as I progress into the next level. I really appreciate her patience and I look forward to my next lesson. ABSOLUTELY RECOMMEND!
Posted Feb 20, 2015
Jamiqua Jones
Teacher's studio
Marlene is a great hip hop teacher! She's patient, has good technique, and an outgoing personality. I highly recommend!! So far I've only had 3 lessons with her but I booked a few more so I can continue to grow as a dancer. For practice, I go out to clubs with some friends. Guys notice me more and ask me to dance. I am more confident than ever! Thanks to Marlene!!
Posted Feb 8, 2015
Experience
Dancer/Choreographer
Jul, 1992 - PresentMusic Video
Have directed/choreographed a long list of music videos for artists such as 2Pac and Amy Winehouse. I also directed and choreographed the indie film, THE BIG SHOT CALLER.
Education
B.S. Cinema/Writing
Aug, 1988 - May, 1992Ithaca College
House Music
Jun, 2010 - Aug, 2014Broadway Dance Center
Acting
Mar, 1999 - Mar, 2001Joanne Baron/D.W. Brown Acting Studio, LA
Hip Hop
Feb, 1997 - Mar, 1999Debbie Allen Dance Studio, LA
Awards
Audience Award
Feb, 2000Magnolia Film Festival
"Top 25 New Faces of Independent Film"
Aug, 2000FILMMAKER Magazine
Best Actress
Apr, 2000Long Island Film Festival
Languages
Spanish
Limited Proficiency
Marlene's Gallery
Instructor details
Location:
Student's Home
Teaches Online
Teaching Hours
Monday
4 AM-4 PM
Tuesday
4 AM-12 PM
Wednesday
4 AM-11 AM
Friday
4:30 PM-8 PM
Sunday
9 AM-7 PM
Times are shown in your local timezone (UTC-08:00) Pacific Time (US & Canada)
Pricing
45 minutes
$85
60 minutes
$100
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