RAVENSCROFT
Progressive Performance Training
Day One
Meditation through music
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Introduction, outline and a healthy breakfast
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Poetry, meaning and expression
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Lunch
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Poetry recital
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Creative Writing
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Recital
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Presentation Skills- The three point approach
Day Two
Meditation through movement
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Presentations on presentations
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Health Breakfast
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Conflict resolution skills through effective communication techniques
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Debate preparation – working lunch
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Live debate
Day Three
Meditation through movement and music
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Health Breakfast
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Various acting exercises and voice projection testing
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Meisner Acting Technique
Timing, expression, humour, balance and characterization
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Group Acting Exercises- Lunch
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On stage performance
(friends and family welcome)
Booking line - 082 936 8019
Narene Stevens BA(Hons)-Adjudicator
Narene has a degree in English Literature from Rhoades University, post which she worked at the South African Film Archives. Narene has put on various music shows from Afro-jazz to rap and indigenous. Narene represented Sony Music and Gallo music between 1992 and 2005, having co-ordinated shows with the likes of Randy Crawford, Hugh Masekela and Sibongile Khumalo. Narene owns Blue Stockings Theatre and is a keen promoter of local talent.
Jane Foster – Course presenter
Jane had her first short story published at age six, a writer and poet she enjoyed speech and drama, amateur dramatics and modern dance throughout her school career. She studied Tourism Management in Bloemfontein and sat on the student body organising outdoor rock concerts, variety shows and beauty pageants, she was a DJ on Radio Kovsies and an active promoter of local talent and political awareness.
Jane has presented, managed, designed and co-ordinated various training courses, reselection programmes, change management scenarios, customer service and personal development programmes. She has consulted and managed several national accounts in Europe.
A thespian who has appeared on stage with the Chiswick Players, London and the comical St Christopher’s Player of Luton, Jane has studied acting techniques through skills workshops and one on one tuition. Jane sat on the Liberal democrats Executive Committee for Southampton and ran two successful public campaigns. Jane is experienced in public speaking and debate.
Shawn Wehsling - Meditation facilitator and Technical Support
Shawn is a journalist, creative writer and live music promoter and has 12 years experience in all round media, including television programming, set building, multi-media design and marketing. He has performed a large number of cameo roles in movies, theatre and television programs. Shawn is a Reiki Master and takes a keen interest in alternative therapies and technologies. As course assistant, he brings to the programme, all round support, as well as meditation through music and movement for stress management and relaxation.
KristA Turner – Course co-ordinator
KristA comes from a media, design and management background and worked as a DJ on Ushaka radio as well as presented and interviewed for an online video productions company, Kuluma TV. She has facilitated personal development and personal growth potential interactive courses and has a passion for human development potential as a co-creative change catalyst.
“We invite you to allow your child to partake in an international perspective on Progressive Performance - reflecting positive life skills through effective, trained communication. This course is specifically designed to train a teenager how to communicate as a professional, assess situations, foresee circumstance and prepare responce accordingly - onstage and beyond.”
Jane Foster - Programme Manager
Course dates
2 x 6 week course starting 10th or 12th May 2011
3 day course - 27th, 28th & 29th June
3 day course - 30th June, 1st & 2nd July
3 day course - 4th, 5th & 6th July
3 day course - 7th, 8th & 9th July
3 day course - 11th, 12th & 13th July
3 day course - 14th, 15th & 16th July
All courses run from 9am to 5pm
– except for the third day, which will see a performance from the students, starting at 7pm, where light refreshments will be available… thank you
phone: 082 936 8019
email: ravenscroftcreations@gmail.com