Altesa Baker
ARTS AND EDUCATION
Education is an active discipline and when combined with the Arts gives people permission to participate in their learning and growth.
-Altesa
Altesa develops original arts educational and professional development classes, workshops and courses related to History, English Language Arts, Drama, Theater, Acting, Performance, Ensemble Building and Empowerment for schools, organizations, community and faith-based venues.
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Classes and workshops can be customized according to your outreach goals and community's needs and budget.
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Below is a list of our classes held in person or online. If you'd like to discuss how one of our classes or workshops could supplement or enrich learning in your classroom, contact us here.
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Classes
Workshops
Professional Development
Coaching
classes
ACTOR'S TRAINING CAMP (Ages 9-11, 12-16) 4 Days
ONLINE LIVE, $65.00/per student
This 4 Day camp uses fun personalized theater games to introduce and support important tenets in the field of Acting; Ensemble, Imagination, Character Development and Performance. Students who have expressed an interest in acting will appreciate the time spent in this class.
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WRITE NOW! (Ages 10+) 1 Day
available online or in person.
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Let the Inner activist, romantic and adventurer out in this hour-long, safe, supportive and fun filled class that explores the power of the written word while encouraging you to write now and overcome the hindrances of procrastination and writer’s block through the use of a variety of exercises and prompts.
ACTING THRU HISTORY: ELIZABETHAN PERIOD I & II
available online or in person.
This 2 part course immerses the student into the world of classical history and theatre with a combination of sonnet, speech and monologue work, weekly activities, written assignments and on camera presentations.
INTRO TO ACTING: THE CRAFT 4 weeks
online only.
What makes a skillful actor? This interactive introduction to the tools of the trade connects participants to the art and it's disciplines. Voice and Speech, Imagination, Characterization and Improv and more are covered each week.
PRIVATE ACTING INTENSIVE 4 weeks
online only.
Master your song, monologue or audition piece via customized, one on one attention.
YOUTH DRAMA 5 weeks
available in person only.
Save the drama for the stage. This space Is set aside for participants to be free to express themselves. By exposure to games, exercises and acting techniques that promote awareness, vocalization, critical thinking, problem solving, following instructions, active listening, flexibility, posture and alignment, ensemble work and performance skills, children will be equipped to communicate with confidence in any environment.
EXPRESSIVE DRAMA (*Teens and Adults, Seniors) 8 weeks
available in person only.
Visual Arts and Theatre merge when participants choose an artist rendering to dramatize before an audience of family and friends. This is a great class for the novice and seasoned actor, writer, creative who is looking for a safe non competitive environment to hone their skills while building a community.
*An artist rendering is chosen by the instructor for the teen class. Teens will work as an ensemble to produce a dramatization of the artist rendering.
POETRY AND PERFORMANCE (Teens and Adults) 8 weeks
available in person only.
Dive into the literary works of renowned poets such as James Baldwin, Maya Angelou, Juan Felipe and more with the goal to translate the universal and interpreted meanings into a collective performance.
CUSTOM WORKSHOPS and PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
Ask about custom workshops and professional development opportunities for your staff and teachers.
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"Altesa recently presented a one hour creative writing workshop at our library. The workshop was well attended and the teens enjoyed participating... I'd definitely recommend Altesa's workshop-- she was well prepared, engaging and enthusiastic."
— Cindy Holsey, Young Adult Librarian
"Ms. Altesa is the ultimate professional and a truly talented teacher. Her positive energy keeps the learners engaged..."
— Magen, Parent