Perform with empathy, confidence & joy
Since finishing my training in Musical Theatre, I have continued taking several courses in LABAN (a method for describing and analysing human movement), Meisner Technique (acting with a focus on the immediate environment) and Stanislavski's techniques. I like to implement some (aspects) of these techniques into my coachings also, and amend my teaching depending on what works for each individual student.
I also finished my DDE Dance Teaching Qualification and am an ISTD tap and ballet teacher.
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I moved to the UK to train in Musical Theatre in 2015, after obtaining a BA and MA in Communication Sciences (Media Studies) and BA in Psychology in Belgium (I guess I enjoyed studying…). During my years at University, I was very lucky to be able to also train with Musical Theatre Company Mithe and appeared in ‘Eight Women’ as Catherine, ‘The Thing About Men’ (Ensemble) and Elle Woods in ‘Legally Blonde’. I continued the Musical Theatre teaching I had started when I was 16 throughout those years, and started writing plays and song lyrics together with children.
ENYA
THE TEAM
Some of my credits as an actor in
the UK include: touring around primary schools as ‘Pinocchio’, being Glinda in an immersive performance of ‘the Wizard of Oz’ and most recently I filmed the newest ‘Edgard and Cooper’ commercial for dog food.
My interests in psychology, personalities and emotions through my background, combined with my love for stories, my belief in the importance of empathy and understanding, as well as my passion to improve people’s confidence and self-belief, are what I hope make up the ingredients of my approach to teaching.
ANNA
Growing up with a musical theatre background I have always loved physical theatre and practitioners such as Frantic Assembly and Kneehigh. I love the way they use movement and techniques to tell a story as well as break the typical boundaries of musical theatre.
Since graduating from university with a degree in Drama, I have become a dance and musical theatre teacher for young children as well as LAMDA. I love working with children and helping them grow in something they feel so passionately about. LAMDA is a great skill for anyone and I thoroughly enjoy helping and watching children grow in confidence over time.
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Some of my credits as an actor include Betsy in ’Bandstand’ at Exeter’s Northcott Theatre, Tallulah in Bugsy Malone at Questors Theatre, Ealing and performing at Theatre Royal Margate with British Youth Music Theatre in their new musical ‘The Night the War Ended’.
WHY &YES
I was looking for a brand to represent my lessons and future ambitions, that could express positivity, fun and who I am.
&yes is a literal translation from Dutch to English of my name EN = and JA = yes, &yes!
It is also an important rule that when doing improvisation, you should always go along with your scene partner’s ideas, see where it takes you and build on the input you give each other, so you should always say YES in improvisation. Which I found appropriate.
And finally, I thought &yes sounded fun and had lots of room for new opportunities and growth with my lessons.