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Teresa V.
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Speaks English, Spanish -
Teaches students 10 and up -
Awarded 2013 HOLA Award - Contributing Choreography from Hispanic Organization for Latin Actors
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Film and TV Acting. Learn on-camera techniques. Script analysis.
About Teresa
Teresa Anne V., originally from Boulder, Colorado, has taken her career from coast to coast, and abroad. She began her stage career as a classical ballerina, training and performing with such notable companies as The Joffrey Ballet and Pennsylvania Ballet. A graduate of Interlochen Arts Academy (D
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Dr. Ollie L. J.
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Speaks Spanish, English -
Teaches students 5 to 75 -
Awarded NCA Doctoral Honors Seminar from National Communication Associations
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As a communication professor, my mission is to inspire and develop students' unique gifts. I have exceptional experiences performing, producing, directing, and writing screen and stage plays. Enjoy fun, interactive, and applicable teaching techniques that will motivate the best you!
About Dr. Ollie L.
Ollie L. Jefferson, Ph.D. is a professor, producer, playwright, publisher, and president/founder of Timeless Visual Works (TVW). She initiated TVW while serving in production for a nationally syndicated talk show, reality show, and television commercials. She is a native Southern Californian who st
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She has been talking about being an actress for quite a while now, so we decided to let her take a few lessons to see if she likes it.
Ollie was really comprehensive of our needs and made us see the big picture of that world... just what we needed, to start walking into that direction on the right path.
My daughter had a wonderful time with Ollie.

Joe M.
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Master of Music from California State University of Long Beach -
Teaches Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced -
Teaches students 5 and up
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Samba is iconic of Brazil's music and culture.
If you've ever had an inclination to learn to participate in that musical vein now's your chance!
About Joe
I am a professional percussionist and drum instructor based out of the Tannery Arts Center in Santa Cruz. I teach both studio and outcall lessons to all ages, covering drumset, steel pan, hand drumming, orchestral percussion, music theory, and piano. Additionally, I am a leader in the samba
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Ellysa R.
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Teaches Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced -
Theater with Emphasis on Voice from Interlochen Arts Academy -
Teaching since 2012
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As an actress of 19 years, I love teaching my students the art of telling a story. I started my training in the London Academy of Music and Dramatic Arts program, following on to Interlochen Arts Academy and eventually private training in Los Angeles. I have credits in regional theater, television (Netflix's Dear White People, The CW's Worst Birthday Ever, TruTV's Adam Ruins Everything), countless national commercials, and more. Together, we will explore several different methods including Meisner, Stanislavsky, Boleslavsky, imagining, and more, to create your own unique method. I can't wait to start this journey with you. In your first few lessons, we'll assess your goals, learn how to break down a script, and choose an acting method to start with. As we go on, we will build a repetoire of monologues and scenes for you to use, develop career trajectory targets, and develop your own personal approach to the art of storytelling. I can't wait to start this journey with you!
About Ellysa
Hello! My name is Ellysa and I am so excited to meet you! I've been teaching private lessons since 2012 and have loved helping my students realize their potential, gain confidence, and find their own voice. I have been trained in the LAMDA system, as well as attending Interlochen Arts Academy conse
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Jessica A.
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Speaks Spanish, English -
Dance from The Boston Conservatory -
Teaches students 3 and up
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I have been teaching dance professionally for the past ten years and I have had a career in musical theatre for the past twelve years. I specialize in Tap, Theatre Dance, and Ballet. All ages and all levels are welcome! Each lesson is customized and catered to the students' specific needs. I am full of energy and passion and want my students to learn while also having fun. Let's dance!
About Jessica
I am a professional dancer who has been working in the industry for the past fifteen years. I have worked around the country performing in many different musicals. Some of my favorite theatre credits include Spamalot, Thoroughly Modern Millie, 42nd Street, and The Will Rogers Follies! I graduated
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Zach B.
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Speaks English, Italian -
Teaches Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced -
Awarded Winner, Grand Jury Prize — Director/Writer from SENE Film Festival
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As a professional screenwriter, I use my experience writing numerous award-winning screenplays and selling scripts to production companies in order to help you start with the most important step in screenwriting— finding a great story idea.
From there, join me as we work through foundations of the craft — including structure, theme, character, plot, voice, format, and process — with applicable lessons and practical one-on-one mentorship that can actually help get your scripts produced.
About Zach
My work as an acting coach speaks for itself. Just in the past few months alone, actors I work with have booked their first jobs as a recurring guest star in a primetime television series, a lead in a Lifetime movie, and a role on an upcoming Netflix drama series. This is in addition to working act
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