programs for schools & studios
building creative expression
“but I’m not artistic…”
What does ‘art’ mean to you?
Art is how we contribute to society. It becomes the dialogue that shapes our experiences, with everyone offering something uniquely special about them. We all have our strengths, but creativity is a fundamental human capacity that can be nurtured and developed. Using exercises inspired by the entertainment industry, this class will empower students to find confidence in their own expression, translating to greater artistic excellence in all facets of life.
individual exercises & group activities including
acting exercises
content development
group collaboration
creative movement
“perfect casting call”
an exercise in finding yourself
what would be the perfect role for you in a movie? Imagine the character.
how would you audition to play that role? which character qualities would you showcase?
do you see any similarities between yourself and that character?
“mirrored emotions”
an exercise in empathy & connection
face a partner and listen to the music. How does it make you feel?
open your eyes and stare at your partner. See if you can connect with how they feel.
mirror their face and express what your partner is feeling, without words.
LEVELS
beginner
best for schools or students with minimal to no performance experience.
Exploring different artistic mediums and styles, building a creative mindset
intermediate
best for students with some experience in movement or theatre, or confident souls with a passion for the stage.
Using personal experiences to enhance expression, identifying and overcoming creative blocks
advanced
best for students thinking about or actively pursuing a professional career in the arts/media/entertainment.
Communicating through subtle movement, auditions, portfolios & networking
keep scrolling for more info on pricing…
creative therapy to boost self esteem
Studies show that approximately one third to one half of youth experience low self-esteem, and youth today face unique social pressures such as increased social media use (Jiotsa et al., 2021).
Emotional awareness is a powerful tool for growth.
Enhancing self-esteem in adolescence is related to more positive mental, physical, and social outcomes in adulthood. (Arsandaux et al., 2021).
confiDANCE teaches skills to rewire negative belief systems by using creative expression and therapeutic practice to encourage a positive sense of self.
Creative movement has been shown to enhance both general and specific aspects of self-esteem among youth (Theodorakou & Zervas, 2003).
individual exercises & group activities INCLUDING:
creative movement - art therapy - meditation - group discussions
break through
embrace free expression
dive within
challenge negative self talk
meet yourself
discover internal fears
hold hands
build supportive connections
with special guest teacher
Emily Collins, Registered Provisional Psychologist
Best friends who grew up in the dance studio together, Emily pursued a career in psychology while Anisha studied the arts. This program is made in honour of their younger selves.
Emily’s work as a therapist has expanded her teachings, focused on helping her clients learn the valuable life skills needed to maintain a healthy sense of self. Her studies focused on the value of adopting these behaviours in adolesence to help prevent poor mental health in adulthood.
pricing
$150 / 75 minute workshop
or
$60 per student / 1 month program
includes 4x 60 minute classes *minimum 10 students
best for ages 9+ minimal space required
After difficult experiences with her own education, she vowed to do different as a teacher.
Miss Anisha is known amongst families as a sweet and silly instructor, paying special attention to the emotional wellbeing of her attendees. Extensive industry experience combined with her infectious energy make her classes uniquely engaging, motivating students to reach new levels in their creative practice and affirm success in themselves.
all levels, all ages, all humans welcome
all learners welcome
yoga classes
WEEKLY @ Lahari Yoga
Suite 200, 86 McKenney Ave, St Albert, AB T8N 2T7
hot sunrise flow
Tuesday/Thursday/saturday @ 6 am
Join me for a warm and fuzzy, confidence-boosting flow, designed to wake up your muscles and ease your brainwaves into a successful day. Open to all levels. Expect powerful poses, simple and somatic movement sequences, and intentional meditation to leave you feeling strong, centered, and ready for the day.
hot pilates fusion
Monday/Friday @ 3:15 pm
Blending the core-toning benefits of Pilates with the mindfulness of yoga, this gentle class will sneak up on you, targeting your deep muscle groups for a satisfying burn. Great for muscle/joint injuries, to improve posture, stability, flexibility and joint mobility.
hot healing flow
sunday @ 8 am/5:45 pm thursday 5:45 pm
This class combines gentle, flowing movements with long-held restorative poses to melt away tension and increase flexibility. Expect to be guided through mindful movements and breathwork to unlock tight muscles and invite a sense of release throughout your body. Perfect for those seeking body recovery and relaxation.
tarot yoga
Friday nights @ 8:15 pm
Nourish the body & mind with this unique spiritual offering. Using a mix of yoga and dance-inspired practice, we'll stretch and strengthen the body while engaging in an open, reflective discussion, using tarot readings to uncover insights and guidance.
dance classes
tap
ballet
hip hop
jazz
contemporary
musical theatre
al gilbert / grade 1 - 9
royal academy of dance / primary - adv 2
commercial - funk - house - vogue - dancehall
beg - adv technique & choreography
martha graham training + acro lvl 3
5+ years vocal training, 150+ live shows
teacher
choreographer
mentor
creative director
email me for more info on rates <3
