TEACHING
QUALIFICATIONS
MA Movement: Teaching and Direction at the Royal Central School of Speech and Drama.
LECOQ 2 years
As a movement teacher, my work aims to uncover the students' physical dynamic and expressive capabilities, expose them to a wide array of movement vocabulary and equip them with physical self-awareness, presence, and technique.
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Lecoq
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Devising
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Project-based learning
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Movement Fundamentals
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LABAN
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Animal Studies
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Clown
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Mask
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Mentoring
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Interdisciplinary theatre
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Immersive theatre
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Directing/ Movement Directing
TEACHING EXPERIENCE
Drama Studio London Subject Lead: Movement
Fourth Monkey Head of MAKE (devising) BA/ CertHE
Fourth Monkey Head of Movement, BA/ CertHE
East 15 Lecoq /Animal Studies, BA2 Acting, MA Int
East 15 Mask, CertHE
Collective Acting Studio Movement, Actors
Institute for Contemporary Theatre Mentor/ Director, solo devised and devising musical project BA3 Acting/ BA1 MT
London College of Performing Arts Acting Through Clown Masterclass, BTEC
Birkbeck University Invisible Ink: Creating a Virtual movement & cinematic Life drawing Event, MA Dramaturgy
Fourth Monkey Acting Through Clown, CertHE
Top Dog Mime and physical theatre workshops (youth)
The Conservatoire, Blackheath Voice & Verse (adult), Physical Theatre (Youth)
University of West London Animal Studies, BA1 Acting
Placement:
University of West London, Movement BA Acting 2019
Royal Central School of Speech and Drama, Body Awareness, CDT 2nd year with Robert Vesty, 2019
Other
Life Drawing at Ciros Facilitator
LABAN, Movement & Life Drawing online/ live workshops 2020-22
Nihon-Bouyo workshop/ presentation with Kayono Wakayagi 2019
Kelly Vee
Actor, Pole Dancer, Performer
"I have had the pleasure of working with Steph as a private Movement Coach for my work as a Dancer/Actor in Olivier Nominated Theodora Royal Opera House, Movement Director and Professional Pole Dance Competitions across the UK. Steph brought incredible quality to the work and made me feel very confident in performing on stage under some quite demanding high-profile performances. I continue to use a lot of Steph's practices she has taught me when acting and dancing. I have observed Steph direct performers across various disciplines (Theatre, Dance, Modelling, Circus, Burlesque) and see how with clear delivery and well-developed practices she takes work to new heights."
Brittany Gallasch
Movement Intern
"During my time interning at Fourth Monkey, Steph was an incredible host and mentor to me. She welcomed me to the school with open arms and was willing to share many invaluable lessons she has learnt over her career as a movement teacher, practitioner and director. I was immediately impressed with her eye detail and how she can draw the best out of the people she works with. Steph has really inspired me to follow my interests, deepen my physical skills and take my career into my own hands."
Tiia-Mari Mäkinen
Practitioner, Theatre Maker, director
"Stephanie is one of the most trusted collaborators I’ve ever worked with. Her creative professionalism is exceptional. she is dedicated, thoughtful, and incredibly hardworking. She has a sharp eye for detail, a deep sense of responsibility to the group, and a resilience that carries every project forward. I’ve also had the opportunity to work alongside her in teaching, and you couldn’t ask for a better educator. She genuinely cares for each student and is committed to helping them thrive and succeed."