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Acting with Marlene R.

Astoria, New York

5.0
(6)
Teaches online
Teaches all skill levels
Age: 5+
Speaks Spanish
Teaching since 2007
House Music

    About Marlene R.

    5.0
    (6)
    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.

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    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
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    Pricing
    45 minutes
    $85
    60 minutes
    $100
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    5.0
    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
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    Experience

    Dancer/Choreographer

    Jul, 1992 - Present

    Music 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, 1992

    Ithaca College

    House Music

    Jun, 2010 - Aug, 2014

    Broadway Dance Center

    Acting

    Mar, 1999 - Mar, 2001

    Joanne Baron/D.W. Brown Acting Studio, LA

    Hip Hop

    Feb, 1997 - Mar, 1999

    Debbie Allen Dance Studio, LA

    Awards

    Audience Award

    Feb, 2000

    Magnolia Film Festival

    "Top 25 New Faces of Independent Film"

    Aug, 2000

    FILMMAKER Magazine

    Best Actress

    Apr, 2000

    Long Island Film Festival

    Languages

    Spanish

    Limited Proficiency

    Private Lessons

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