Testimonials

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"Acting 4 Non-Actors was a wonderful first-time acting class! Our classmates became our little family so taking risks felt safe and the encouragement from Nelly was always there. I highly recommend this class to anyone who wants to learn more about themselves, gain confidence, and to do something fun, creative and very interactive. The only downside was that the 2 hour long classes flew by way too fast!! Amazing experience! Tons of fun!"
-Theresa Bouck [Buyer]

"As a teacher, I found I can bring some of the acting techniques into the classroom to help students build confidence and motivation. Thank you for the wonderful experience.”

"Nelly is a great instructor and really helps you feel comfortable. I would recommend this class to anyone who feels ignored in large group classes and who wants to be creative and let go a little.”

"Definitely worth the time in mid-Saturdays. Great self-improvement class one can ever take. Nelly is a superb teacher and director! Looking forward to Acting II.”

“Acting for Non-Actors” was exactly the right introduction to the techniques and process of preparing and performing theater--fun, lively, friendly and never a dull moment.

“I really enjoyed the class, it was a great way to flex different muscles than I typically do- a very different experience from my other activities. The teacher was very enthusiastic, organized, and available for feedback and offline support. This made it clear that she wasn’t doing it for money- but rather to help people and teach them. It made the experience genuine. I discovered some fun exercises to do with friends, as well- another benefit of the class. Overall- a great experience.”

“This class was a breath of fresh air. It was something that I looked forward to coming every week. The people in the class were all very nice and open. I wish the class was longer and will miss seeing everyone every Sunday.”

"This acting class was fun and rewarding. I met great people and learned about acting in a safe and supportive environment. Highly recommended! "

“This class was amazing and it truly gave us the opportunity to come out of our shells and be like kids again. Thanks again for putting together this remarkable class and giving us the prospect of acting...I enjoyed it very much.”

“I want to thank you for everything. You are a wonderful teacher. Not only am I looking forward to taking more classes with you, but I would also recommend your classes to friends.”

“It was fun/ challenging. I definitely did some things I would not have thought I could have done before.”.

“I had a great time and learned a great deal about acting and being in front of an audience. Nelly does a great job of nurturing your acting abilities in a safe and friendly environment.”

“Nelly’s class is a chance to feel like you’re a part of the “acting world” without really having to be an actor. The name of the workshop is perfect, and Nelly is charming and engaging, I really enjoyed it.”

“… a fun and simple way of really learning to perform in your own life, to take risks, and to discover how to use your own voice to your advantage.”

"You'll get to see a choreographer at work building routines. It's definitely fun. It's challenging and will change your perspective on dancing. I left with some ideas for basic exercises to work with."

"Hip Hop/ Jazz fusion was a wonderful dance class. I have taken other dance class in the past, but this one was the most fun. Lessons 4 Fun offers you lots of fun, and you do not want to stop rocking. Now I am definitely up for the next dance class."

"This class is a great opportunity to workout your body, get a sense of rhythm, and expose yourself to a dance world. Great atmosphere, professional studio, and lots of fun. Would recommend to everyone."

"For a complete newbie like me, this class was groundbreaking. I was able to get over my discomfort and inhibitions with great ease. I learned some challenging hip-hop moves, and was very impressed by the smooth and friendly instruction and organization [of the class]."

"I loved this class and the people I met, and look forward to taking another class with Nelly. I have to admit that some weeks were challenging and I found myself being too harsh or judgmental of my own performance, but overall, this class taught me to be much more open and freer with my emotions without automatically judging myself. I feel like I grew so much during the course of the class, and carry myself more comfortably than I did before. I also watched my classmates grow and become quite talented performers, which was a joy to see. I would recommend this to anyone who's looking to wake up their emotionally expressive side."

"Excellent class for anyone who needs a creativity booster in their personal and/or professional lives. I looked forward to every class as we had a great group of people and class itself was a ton of fun. Nelly's an amazing teacher who provides excellent coaching and pushes you when necessary."

“I feel I learned to listen to a partner more intently. Watching expressions of the other person during repetition exercises helped to clue into their feelings and to better feed off that in my own responses. Also, learning to stop analyzing and be more spontaneous during repetition exercises certainly helps in the acting technique. I learned that the repetition exercises really helped me to learn to open up and be more free and spontaneous in the exercises. Also, the independent activities were good in that they taught us to think more about emotional preparation to make the activity seem more believable. Of course, learning to prepare oneself emotionally certainly helps in repetition exercises as well as scenes. It was a wonderful experience for me and I look forward to continuing with more advanced study.”

"I got so much out of this class!! Sounds cheesy but it kind of changed my life! Really enjoyed. Thanks" -Karoliina O.

"My experience has been nothing less than fun and informative. Thank you for all the additional information [business of acting] you have given me. I feel more confident in a room full of people and I have enjoyed every class."

"Awaken. Enliven you in a way that impacts all areas of your life. I had sharper instincts at work which was an obvious benefit."

"Nelly, for me, is a breath of fresh air in her style of teaching. I enjoy her as much as I enjoy what she teaches."

"I want to say thank you to ShaLeigh for her creativity, patience, good sense of humor.

...I did think that there are so many things that I have never done; that I don’t want to look back and wish I had tried something. This dance class was exactly what I was looking for. I had never taken ANY dance class before and imagined the worst…that the class would be filled with “real” dancers and I would look like a fool. I was in a class with delightful people who were exactly as dance-challenged as I was…I looked a little like a fool (most of the time) but we laughed about it together. In fact, the entire reason for the tone of the class was the encouraging and lyric voice of ShaLeigh, the dance instructor. Of course she makes everything she was teaching us look easy, but she also made everything she teaches do-able. I have to say, one of my many fears associated with taking a dance class was the instructor pointing out my mistakes or being impatient. ShaLeigh was careful with correction and generous with praise. Any compliment I could write would be a understatement of how very much I enjoyed this class. Thank you.

- Angela Gibbens [Writer]

These were my favorite 2 hours of the week. I had fun, gained confidence, and actually left the class more relaxed than when I arrived!
-Kerry Canta

"Very non-technical, Adam introduced us to singing from the first minute of class with "IF YOU CAN SPEAK, YOU CAN SING" attitude. I also liked the vocal exercises- I feel like they help me use my voice in a more efficient way."