Acting classes for beginners and those who want to improve their technique.

From 22.47 £ /h

I am an actress trained in both Meisner and Stanislavski's techniques. I believe that anyone can act when given the correct tools. In this class, you will learn how to construct a performance using technique, repetition, and personal experience. Let's have some fun and learn how to act!

Extra information

Pen and paper required.

Location

Online from South Africa

About Me

▪ While I identify myself as a creative person, I am also logically minded, and approach any problem with a rational perspective.
▪ I thrive working under pressure and find I produce my best work when given many tasks to accomplish.
▪ Responsible, reliable, and tenacious. Enthusiastic, with a strong ability to problem solve.
▪ I enjoy almost any form of work and thrive on acquiring new skills.
▪ I am good with children of all ages.
▪ Excellent people skills, interacting with people of all ages.
▪ Incredibly organised and focussed.
▪ Works very well under pressure.
▪ I always strive for perfection in everything I do.
▪ Proficient language skills, ranging from verbal communication to outstanding writing skills.
▪ Incredible organisation skills — essentially the perfect secretary or PA.
▪ Highly developed creative skills.
▪ Trained singer and actress.
▪ Exceptionally good at tutoring.
▪ I am a keen traveller, from road trips across South Africa to travelling overseas to Europe, and North America.
▪ Learning new skills is incredibly important to me.
▪ I am in all entirety a singer. I have been trained by South Africa’s top vocal
coach, Adele Strombeck, and continue working to improve my craft.
▪ I like to be up to date on current affairs and read most forms of written media, from magazines to newspapers and literary journals.
▪ I am a sociable person and enjoy interacting with people of all ages and backgrounds.
▪ I absolutely love musical theatre and will take any opportunity to participate in it.
▪ I am extremely hard working and love to learn new skills and acquire academic knowledge.
▪ A hobby of mine is studying. There is nothing more fulfilling to me than learning something I didn’t know before.
▪ I love cooking and baking and have done several courses in each.

Education

South African Hellenic Educational and Technical Institute – SAHETI School (2010-2017):
Matric results 2017:
Saheti is part of the Independent Education Board
English: 90% achieving in the top 1% of IEB schools.
Mathematical Literacy: 95% achieving in the top 1% of IEB schools. History: 91% achieving in the top 1% of IEB schools.
Life Orientation: 93% achieving in the top 1% of IEB schools. Drama: 89%.
Consumer Studies: 82%.
Advanced Programme English: 78%.
Afrikaans: 73%.
Hellenic Studies (Greek): 88% (externally examined).
School achievements:
In grades 10, 11, and 12 I achieved in the top 10 in my grade academically. I also received the top award for obtaining the highest mark (A and above) in Drama, Consumer Studies, and Mathematical Literacy in grades 10, 11 and 12. In matric, I received the runner up award for obtaining the second-highest mark (A and above) in History. In grades 10, 11, and 12 I obtained 7 distinctions.
I received full colours for academics and performing arts as well as half colours for drama and choir.
At grade 7 and grade 8 level I competed in the National Eisteddfod and made it to the semi-finals.
Throughout high school, I was in the cheerleading squad and was a captain in grade 11.
At grade 9 level I played Rizzo in the school's production of Grease.
At grade 10 level I played the lead in the school's house plays. The play came second and competed at the Feda festival where I was nominated for best makeup.
In grade 10 I also played Rusty in the school's production of Footloose.
In grade 11 I directed and wrote a house play and won best supporting actress, best actor, most promising actress, best script, the adjudicator's award, and best overall production. My play went to the Feda festival where it was nominated for best actor, best actress, best supporting actress, best script, best production, and best makeup and costumes.

Waterfront Theatre School (2018-2020):
I am currently in my final year of studying a musical theatre course at the Waterfront Theatre School.
My modules include jazz, tap, modern, ballet, vocal training, drama, improvisation, television presenting, emotional and acting technique, context, and musical theatre technique.
When I graduate from the intensive training course, I will receive an internationally recognised Trinity college diploma.
My goal is ultimately to be a successful musical theatre performer on the West End in London.

Experience / Qualifications

Vocal Coaching (2016):
I am currently training under Adele Strombeck - “South Africa’s leading vocal coach” as her apprentice.
I have been teaching singing to students for the last 3 years and will take over from Adele when she retires.

Tutoring:
I have been a registered tutor with Entropic Tutors since 2018.
I have tutored students ranging from grade 1-12 level in all subjects. Throughout 2017 I tutored a matric student in history once a week. He achieved an 80% in his final exam and increase by 15% from 2016-2017.
In 2019 I tutored another matric student in history and he attained 93% for his final exam.
I tutored a little girl in grade 5 in all her subjects and helped her go from a D average to an A average in just 7 months.
I currently tutor 8 matric students in preparation for their final exams as well as a grade 5 boy in maths.
I also wrote and sold a history textbook to IEB schools in Johannesburg.

Makeup Course (2015-2016):
In 2016 I completed an online makeup course.
I am fully capable of applying and teaching stage makeup, wedding makeup, everyday makeup, prosthetic makeup.
I can also do facials and body waxes.

Age

Teenagers (13-17 years old)

Adults (18-64 years old)

Seniors (65+ years old)

Student level

Beginner

Duration

60 minutes

The class is taught in

English

Skills

Acting

Reviews

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New York

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Singing technique and repertoire for all ages and abilities.

22.47 £ /h

I am a singer, actress, and dancer as well as a singing teacher for all levels. I completed my training at the Waterfront Theatre College. I am also the apprentice of Adele Strombeck who has been named 'South Africa's Leading Vocal Coach.' I have the ability to teach vocal technique in all styles, to all ages and at all levels of proficiency. I have been teaching for 4 years and absolutely love seeing the growth in my students. With my help, your voice will transform in no time!

Makeup lessons for all ages, skills, and abilities

11.56 £ /h

This is a makeup masterclass that will help you elevate your makeup skills to a new level. I cater to all levels so whether you're a professional or just starting out, this class is perfect for you. We will cover basic skills and specialise in wedding makeup, stage makeup or whatever you choose.

Marek

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(21)

Singers, singers, a professional coach to help you perform on stage or prepare for a casting, contest or recording. . Also for the staging of shows: song, theater, sketches. Use the services of a professional to progress quickly. Help and advice for creating texts and compositions. For young people and adults.
Internships at home (all of Switzerland, neighboring France, Paris) or at home in St. Croix (Switzerland) in a very pleasant working environment.

Dirk

4.81

(21)

Badass Intensive Acting studios is one of the only organizations in the Benelux to provide acting lessons for the camera. All experience levels and ages are welcome. Now that the corona measures have loosened up, we can also teach both online and live in Antwerp, Brussels, Ghent and Leuven!

With this you register yourself for a trial lesson, after which you can also follow the entire course.

More info

* For all possible experience levels
* All major acting techniques (Adler, Chekhov, Hagen, Practical Aesthetics, Stanislavski, Strasberg, proprietary REPEAT and Hollywood Actor's Showcase unique approach)
* Emphasis on self-development and modeling your own approach
* Acting for film and TV + improv
* Support and help with resumes, castings, networks, showcases, showreels and more

About our partnership with Hollywood

Hollywood Actor's Showcase and Richie's Acting Workshop is one of the best-known, most influential acting schools in the United States. After 30 years of training for aspiring actors and Hollywood stars (including Scarlett Johansson and Drew Barrymore), she teamed up with Belgium's Badass Intensive Acting Studios last year to expand European. The goal is simple: to bring the authentic energy of Hollywood to Europe, so that even people who cannot afford to move to America themselves can receive the same education.

There are not many acting courses that focus on acting in front of the camera. After all, most schools teach you — implicitly or explicitly — theater techniques and while the art of acting itself remains central, it should be clear that acting for TV and film requires slightly different skills, as it usually involves subtler, smaller expressions and movements. . Film connoisseurs therefore know that the camera tends to notice the smallest emotion.

The most minuscule micro-expressions, the least obvious 'subtext' and the most layered interpretations are visible on both the large and the small screen.

In Belgium, Badass PR's Intensive Acting Courses have long been one of the few acting classes that deal exclusively with acting in front of the camera, supplemented with improvisation.

During the lessons, all the important acting techniques are discussed, including those of Adler, Chekhov, Hagen, Meisner, Practical Aesthetics, Stanislavski and Strasberg, but the goal remains the same: to forget technique in a sense and to act as naturally as you breathe. Badass Intensive Acting Studios' own technology, REPEAT, has also been developed for this.

Ever since author / coach / editor / PR consultant Dirk started teaching acting classes more than 10 years ago, he has tried to offer his students as many opportunities as he could. That went by trial and error: sometimes he failed to get something off the ground, at other times he succeeded in his objectives. Those of his students range from developing more self-confidence to becoming more sociable and getting more opportunities to star in a play, a movie or a TV series. One of the best decisions: partnering with the Hollywood Actors' Studios of Larry, Bobbie and Richie Chance - three of the most famous acting coaches in the film world.

Badass Intensive Acting has been organizing workshops in Los Angeles and Las Vegas for years now to enable its students to learn from the most prestigious instructors, talent agents and casting directors that Los Angeles has on offer. For example, the collaboration with Hollywood Actor's Showcase and Richie's Acting workshop has already paid off.

Of course it depends on many factors whether you can achieve success as an actor — a great deal of luck and a lot of dedication are usually very important — but the students at the Chances can certainly say that they are as prepared as they can be. From improv lessons to working with scripts and intensely emotional lessons, the courses cover the entire spectrum of what the film world needs.

Since August 2019, Badass Intensive Acting Studios and Hollywood Actor's Showcase in Belgium have been flying under a banner. In Belgium, the Chances now work exclusively with Badass Intensive Acting Studios (now 'Powered by Hollywood Actor's Showcase'). The participating students not only receive a discount on the international workshops, but can also enjoy many other benefits.

With your course fee you can participate in any of our courses whenever you want. This way you can not only learn to act, but also taste our courses in debate and presentation techniques (our TV course), communication, singing, improvisation, 'physical acting', lie detection, hypnosis, directing, or writing! Of course, the following applies: the more you follow 1 particular course, the faster you progress.

Also don't forget that you can collect points with an UitPas! Early bird discounts are also available for all our workshops. So be quick.

The acting course is continuous. So you can choose which lessons you participate in and which you do not.

Cami

4.81

(21)

These sessions allow the development of skills and knowledge of the trade, with the game facing the camera, familiarization with the audiovisual environment and the camera tool, in the art of acting.

Your inventiveness and your uniqueness being at the center of your training, it is a question of dwelling on the objective criteria, such as the voice, the use of the body, the relationship with the partner, the capacity to occupy the space. But it is also the singularity and the commitment that are decisive.

The objective of this training is to be able to:

- Analyze and dissect a text
- Create, develop and embody a character
- Understand the artistic and technical writings of a film or a play
- Create, cultivate and develop one's artistic identity and singularity

(...)

Through simulations and role-playing, the association between theory and practice makes it possible to achieve its objectives.

PLACES :
- Locations: Geneva - Lausanne - Friborg - Neuchâtel - Montreux - Basel - Sion - Sierre - Morges - Bienne. But currently and until further notice, only by videoconference in accordance with national recommendations on Covid.

These sessions, for which you have asked me, also seem to be perfectly unanimous since they arouse a certain enthusiasm (and a certain enthusiasm). Indeed, they have the advantage of face-to-face sessions (ex: quality of the interaction), without its disadvantages (ex: loss of travel time) with additional advantages (ex: the entire session transcribed in writing on the chat). That is why, at your request, I continue to offer this option.
- As other people do regularly, you can also please your loved ones by offering gift vouchers available all year round.

THE TRAINER
From a Grande Ecole post-preparatory class in France & Ivy League University in the United States, our teacher has specialized and has worked for more than 14 years in the field, in international establishments, intervening in forums and conferences.

CONTACT / PROGRAM
A la carte program: evaluated and adapted to each need.

Lawrence

4.81

(21)

I'm a former New York City voice teacher/coach, professional singer and an award winning composer who has relocated to Berlin. I've taught with the most reputable children's musical theatre organizations in NYC with students of all ages as well as private students and I've worked with Broadway stars such as Laura Osnes, Karen Mason and Ron Bohmer, who have also recorded my music, and I'm excited to bring my 20 yrs of teaching experience to Berlin! I teach songwriting as well, if that is something you're interested in.

I'm a classically trained singer who performed with the San Francisco Opera and other companies both in opera and musical theatre for many years. Though I specialize now in musical theatre, I am happy and comfortable teaching you to sing in whatever style you prefer. The basics are the same! In our lessons, we will work on breath, correct vowel pronunciation, placement, diction, etc... as well as getting rid of the tension and habits that keep us from singing freely and beautifully. We will also work on the musical and dramatic aspects of the material we choose together, so that you will feel comfortable at an audition or a performance. And I keep lessons fun so that you can both learn and progress each week AND enjoy yourself!

Whether just starting out or a professional who needs help working on an audition or role, I can help you reach your goals!

Linda

4.81

(21)

Classes, choreography and staging! in person or virtually

Are you going home and want to do something special? Let's do it together, whether it's a dance, a performance, or whatever you want—alone, with your partner, family, bridesmaids, or whoever you want. There are two options: I'll teach you how to dance the genre you're going to dance plus the choreography, or I'll just teach you the choreography. It's up to you.

The cost of creating choreographies depends on their duration (in addition to the cost of the class and/or rehearsal).

All ages and levels, don't wait any longer!

Kyra

4.81

(21)

NL

Hello, I am Kyra. I have both an artistic and educational master in drama at LUCA School of Arts. In addition, I sometimes give acting coaching as a teacher at the drama department of LUCA School of Arts.

I offer two things:

1) Basic camera acting course (Beginner/Intermediate):
How do I behave in front of the camera? What is the difference between acting in a film and acting on stage?
What should I look out for? What are the secrets of castings? And what should I know?

Using a fictional casting, we will investigate together how you come across on screen. We will analyze a scene and work with different camera techniques such as applying different image formats, listening, reacting and thinking on screen so that you can confidently take the (next) step in the world of camera acting.

2) Game coaching in preparation for an audition or shooting day (Beginner/intermediate/advanced):

I coach you in preparing a monologue/scene for an audition or a shooting day.

I am happy to act as a guide for your first steps in the world of (on-camera) acting and auditioning.

SCARY

Hello, I am Kyra. I have both an artistic and an educational master in drama at LUCA School of Arts. In addition, I sometimes give acting coaching as a teacher at the drama department of LUCA School of Arts.

I offer two things:

1) Basic camera acting course (Beginner/Intermediate):
How do I act for the movie camera? What's the difference between acting in a movie or acting on stage?
What should I pay attention to? What are the secrets of doing castings? And what do I need to know?

Together we will investigate how you come across on screen based on a fictitious casting. We will analyze a scene and work with different camera techniques such as applying different image sizes, listening, reacting and thinking on screen so that you can confidently take the (next) step in the world of screen acting.

2) Acting coaching in preparation for an audition or shooting day (Beginner/intermediate/advanced):

I coach you in preparing a monologue/scene for an audition or shooting day.

I love to be your guide for your first steps into the world of (camera) acting and auditioning.

Nadia

4.81

(21)

I'm an opera and theatre director with experience in staging (8 + years) and teaching acting and singing (children, adolescents, adults). If you feel like you want to overcome any psychological clamps, face yourself, speak out and let your inner voice come out, then perhaps these classes are for you.

Marta

4.81

(21)

Voice is one of the most important channels of communication for human beings. Starting from breathing and vocal training we will explore together the potential of your voice in singing and speaking.

We will certainly start with breathing and training our body to connect body and voice.
Come on and join me!

Camille

4.81

(21)

✓ Improvisation is the art of composing within the framework of a role play, without being overplayed so as not to lose credibility, by taking pleasure and appearing convinced (because communication does not consist, for example, of having confidence, but of appearing confident). It helps with a wide range of skills (imagination, emotional faculties, physical expressiveness, vocal projection, clarity of speech, interpretation, improvisation, observation, emulation, stage combat...) to make public speaking, communication , the theatricalization enhanced by the stage space and the play of the actor - improviser.

✓ Your inventiveness, singularity, commitment and signature being at the center of this training, it is about giving you the techniques to improvise, create, stage, while showing confidence and conviction to your interlocutors, in the private sphere or of the professional.

✓ So how can you also confront your shyness or lack of (relative) self-confidence by surpassing yourself by moving forward?
➤ Express yourself with your body, your emotions, your ideas to mobilize your abilities and your creative energy
➤ Explore your path to personal expression in complete freedom and security by overcoming your fears of expressing yourself in public
➤ Activate flexibility of mind, particularly by practicing active listening
➤ Develop your creativity and imagination while overcoming your shyness, developing your speaking, listening and responding skills
➤ Anchor lasting resources such as letting go, leaving one's comfort zone thanks to a caring framework and personalized modules/exercises

In application: For example, awareness raising and introduction to the Art of Storytelling have several objectives: Storytelling in public, Composing a repertoire of stories, Organizing a collective show, Games and bringing emotions into play (...). These theoretical training and practical training sessions (story structure, voice, memory, diction, management of stage fright, etc.).

It is a question of going through the history of the tale (origin, different styles of tale, difference between tale and story), the art of telling (work on the voice, the body, the imagination), the tale and the child (importance of the story for the overall development of the child, resource of the imagination, difference between reading and telling) ...: in short, the intention of this course is to make you want even more, to better tell stories

Open to all those interested in the story (parents, teachers, animators, educators ...), these sessions can also be offered to the person of your choice.

With the program, for this example of storytelling art in particular:
✓ Explore and experience the art of storytelling and discover its hidden sides
✓ Express yourself with your body, your emotions, your ideas, play with situations (...)
✓ Mobilize your capacities and creative energy
✓ Open interior spaces of reverie
✓ Explore your path of personal expression in complete freedom and security
✓ Overcome your fear of public speaking
✓ Make room for your imagination, Develop your creativity
✓ Activate flexibility of mind, Practice active listening
✓ Cooperate, create, play down

The art of storytelling therefore allows you to develop your creativity and imagination, because you are both a director and an actor. It also allows you to overcome shyness and develop speaking, listening and responding skills. Each person evolves at their own pace and uses their sense of creativity.

Objective: to anchor sustainable resources such as letting go, creativity, presence or self-confidence. In short, this artistic discipline will accompany you in your personal development and will help you get out of your comfort zone thanks to a benevolent environment and playful exercises.

THE TRAINER
With training from a Grande Ecole post-European preparatory class & an Ivy League university in the United States, our teacher has specialized and has worked for more than 18 years in the field, in international establishments, speaking in forums and conferences.

➤ PLACE, TIMETABLE, PRICES
✓ Locations: Geneva-Lausanne-Fribourg-Zurich-Neuchâtel-Lugano-Montreux-Basel-Neuchâtel-Bern-Lucerne-Brussels-Luxembourg-Paris-Lyon. But currently, these sessions continue to be offered by videoconference in the current context and in accordance with general demand which is almost unanimous on this subject.

✓ Indeed, apart from the classic advantages of videoconferencing (time saving related to travel & their unforeseen events, eco-responsibility, increased schedule flexibility, etc.), the quality of the session & the interaction remain identical. In addition, the entire exchange, notes and recommendations are immediately transcribed on the dedicated chat.

✓ To support us among ourselves & to be pleasant to you in this sustainable / particular period and in a spirit of solidarity, the fees are temporarily reduced and will not increase after the start of our sessions.

✓ Languages: French/English.

✓ The progress following these private sessions is perceptible from 1 to 2 sessions (*2024 study).

✓ As other people do regularly, you can also please your loved ones by offering gift vouchers available all year round.

CONTACT / PROGRAM
✓ A la carte program: evaluated and adapted to each need.

Carlos

4.81

(21)

Do you find it difficult to express yourself clearly and confidently in public?

Do you feel that nervousness paralyzes you when speaking in front of others?

My public speaking and speaking classes are designed to solve these common problems and help you become an effective and confident communicator.

During the sessions you will be able to master:

Your stage fright: Learn specific techniques to control nervousness and speak confidently in front of any audience.

Lack of clarity and diction: Improve your pronunciation and the clarity of your message so that your audience perfectly understands what you say.

Ineffective communication: Discover how to structure your ideas and present them in an impactful and persuasive way.
Poor body language: Master the use of non-verbal language to complement and reinforce your message.

The use of body language: Master the use of non-verbal language to complement and reinforce your message.

Nicolas

4.81

(21)

A lesson is an occasion to meet (yourself) and develop our own sensitivity, artistic and personnal identity, inside a favorable, indulgent and caring atmosphere of creation, freedom and personnal fulfillment.

- Drama coaching : individual lesson (1h) based on learner's specific needs/objectives : communication skills (verbal and non verbal, tools for public speech, pronunciation accuracy, eloquence (speeches, oral presentations, lectures), reciting poetry/litterature, physical presence (lire or on stage), self-confidence.

- Vocal coaching/Re-education (vocal difficulties, functionning problems, vocal forcing, etc)/ speech therapy (posture, self-massages, breathing technique, tips about vocal health, discovery of vocal possibilities and functioning.

- Preparation to auditions/castings, interview, oral presentations and lectures, in professional or artistic context.

For all levels : children, teenagers, adults (FR/EN/DE).

Megan

4.81

(21)

I am a professional actor-musician, who is offering classes in acting, singing technique, and acting through song. I am a graduate of Manchester School of Theatre and have worked professional around the UK in plays, on screen, and in musical theatre. Whether you're looking to audition for drama school, a professional working actor wanting to brush up on their singing, or an amateur looking to do something creative for fun, I'm ready to tailor the classes to what you need. I teach very technically, but always bring the work back to the character, the story, and most importantly your enjoyment of it. Can offer classes in person (London) or online.

Isabella

4.81

(21)

Hi, I’m Isabella. I'm an actress trained internationally, with work experience across film, theatre, and TV. I’ve studied at places like IDSA in London, Stella Adler in LA, and Mulholland Academy in Amsterdam, and my training includes techniques like Chubbuck, Meisner, and more.

In our sessions, we’ll always start with where you’re at, whether you’re at the beginning of your acting journey or already stepping into auditions. I tailor everything to your needs, from scene work and character prep to building emotional range, sharpening your audition skills, or simply feeling more grounded and present in front of the camera or on stage.

Lúcia

4.81

(21)

This class is designed for anyone who wants to develop a confident, expressive and healthy voice, whether in singing, acting, or public speaking.

I combine vocal technique, breathing, body awareness and interpretation, helping each student connect voice and expression.

Depending on your goals, we can work on:
– singing technique and repertoire;
– vocal projection and diction for actors and speakers;
– stage presence and performance for singers;
– posture, breathing and confidence in communication.

My approach is creative, clear and adapted to each student’s experience level.

Classes are suitable for both beginners and advanced students.

Marco

4.81

(21)

La formazione aziendale è una noia? Ogni volta che ti mandano ad un corso preferiresti spararti?
Fallo con un attore!
Con l'APS ti diverti apprendendo!
Acting significa recitare, recitazione, ma anche "to play" significa recitare, suonare, ma anche giocare. Vorrà pur dire qualche cosa... :)
Siamo tutti sempre davanti ad un pubblico! 1, 10, 100, 1000 persone! Chi lo sa meglio di un attore? Chi più di un attore è abituato a parlare in pubblico? E poi... è più divertente!

Partendo dagli elementi essenziali della Comunicazione, le lezioni di APS (Acting Public Speaking) integrano nello specifico del parlare in pubblico molti degli elementi base della recitazione, in una modalità che parte dall'esperienza diretta dell'insegnante.
Lavoreremo quindi sui “classici" elementi base della Comunicazione (verbale, non verbale, paraverbale), nonché sulla preparazione di un discorso pubblico: scegliere i contenuti, le fonti, il setting, e molti degli altri aspetti che rendono un discorso in pubblico un discorso efficace.

Il mio approccio attoriale pone l’attenzione sul respiro, l’uso della voce, le basi di dizione (articolazione ed elementi di ortoepia), l’ascolto e l’osservazione di se stessi e degli altri, la memorizzazione, il corpo, la postura, il contatto col pubblico.
Fai arrivare i tuoi contenuti in una conversazione, in un colloquio di lavoro, una conferenza, un esame, un'interrogazione, una recita (amatoriale e non), quando leggi un tuo scritto! Respira, ascolta, parla al tuo pubblico usando tecniche attoriali.
Divertiti parlando in pubblico. Se ti diverti tu, si divertirà anche chi ti ascolta, e ti ascolterà più volentieri, anche se l'argomento è serissimo!
D’altronde: chi, più di un attore... Ah, l’ho già detto... Ma... ti ho detto che c’è anche da divertirsi..?

ATTENZIONE! L'orario delle lezioni è indicativo: contattami se preferisci altri orari!