Improve your speaking voice
Time: 11:45 - 13:45
Location: Keeley Street
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- Course Code: DVP042
- Dates: 01/06/24 - 06/07/24
- Time: 11:45 - 13:45
- Taught: Sat, Daytime
- Duration: 6 sessions (over 6 weeks)
- Location: Keeley Street
- Tutor: Danielle Allan
Course Code: DVP042
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Duration: 6 sessions (over 6 weeks)
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What is the course about?
We will pay attention to pitch, pace and projection, with articulation work on careless formation so that you might speak more clearly and be better understood by more people.
What will we cover?
Exercises for vocal clarity using a range of texts; the content varies depending on the individual needs of the students in the class.
What will I achieve?
By the end of this course you should be able to...
- speak with more energy, pace and clarity
- demonstrate greater confidence in your voice and what you have to say
- communicate your ideas fluently and effectively.
What level is the course and do I need any particular skills?
All who wish to make the most of their voice are welcome.
In order to get the most from the course you will be able to:
• Speak English fluently.
• Communicate in group situations.
• Give and receive constructive feedback.
• Read and respond to a range of texts.
• Take course notes for your own use.
How will I be taught, and will there be any work outside the class?
You will be taught through vocal exercises, practice in pairs, and individual presentations to class. As part of the course you will need to prepare readings at home.
As part of the course content, your tutor may record your image for initial and ongoing assessment purposes. You are entitled to decline to participate in the recording of your image.
Are there any other costs? Is there anything I need to bring?
You should have a notebook and pen and a small hand mirror.
When I've finished, what course can I do next?
Public speaking, or other Voice classes to enrich the basic sound produced. Your tutor will advise you.
Please refer to our
full sequence of voice and speech classes at City Lit (click here) as you consider which area you would like to study next.
VOICE & SPEECH: Having trained at LAMDA (1981-1984) and having worked in all media (radio, TV, theatre, film) for over 40 years, Danielle has taught the Voice module of ‘CL Foundation Acting’ course since 1995. She continues this with as much enthusiasm as ever, and also teaches First Folio Shakespeare, Technical Voice, Communication Skills, English Pronunciation and Vocal Anatomy. FLAMENCO: Danielle trained in Classical Ballet, Tap and Jive, and was drawn to flamenco with all itsexpressive power. She has taught Flamenco at CL since 1999, and her company Flamenco Con Gusto offers both novice and experienced dancers the chance to perform alongside her in public while supported by seasoned professional flamenco guitarists and singers. DIRECTING: Danielle has written, directed and choreographed ‘Flamenco Musical Dramas’: integrating actors’ performances with Flamenco dance, music & song. Such productions include • LA MANADA (WAF May 2019) City Lit Theatre Company’s adaptations of Lorca’s plays: • SPIRITS WITHIN (aka The House of Bernarda Alba', July 2013 and July 2023) • YERMA FLAMENCA (Spring 2020) and a project combining Shakespeare and Flamenco ROMERA Y JULIETA (June 24)
Please note: We reserve the right to change our tutors from those advertised. This happens rarely, but if it does, we are unable to refund fees due to this. Our tutors may have different teaching styles; however we guarantee a consistent quality of teaching in all our courses.