Dan - Acting tutor - London
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Dan - Acting tutor - London

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Dan - Acting tutor - London
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  • Acting
  • Drama School Entrance

Learn acting in real practice using Stanislavski Method with a professional actor. Use the tranferrable acting skills to your life or prepare for Drama School.

  • Acting
  • Drama School Entrance

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About Dan

Hi, I’m Dan — an actor, teacher and someone who genuinely believes that everyone has a story worth telling.

I have a degree in Drama and a background in acting, alongside many years of experience teaching English and Drama to students across primary, secondary and special educational needs settings.

Acting has always been much more than simply learning lines for me. I love the process of exploring a character, understanding what drives them, discovering the truth within a scene and finding ways to communicate that truth to an audience.

My approach is strongly influenced by the Stanislavski Method, particularly the importance of objectives, given circumstances, imagination, emotional truth and truthful, believable behaviour. I want students to understand why a character behaves the way they do, rather than simply telling them what to do.

Why do I want to teach acting?

Because I know how powerful drama can be — even if you never intend to become an actor.

Drama is about so much more than performing on a stage. It can help you develop confidence, communication, creativity, empathy, self-awareness and the ability to think on your feet. It can help you become more comfortable speaking in front of others, express your ideas more clearly, understand different perspectives and find your voice.

These are skills that can benefit you at school, university, work and in everyday life.

Perhaps you want to become an actor. Perhaps you're preparing for a Drama GCSE, A-Level or Drama School audition. Or perhaps you simply want to become more confident speaking in public, improve your communication skills, develop your creativity or feel more comfortable expressing yourself.

Whatever brings you to Drama, there's something valuable waiting to be discovered.

And that's what I love about teaching it.

There is something incredibly exciting about watching someone experiment, take a risk and discover that they are capable of more than they thought. Whether that's finding the confidence to perform a monologue, finally understanding how to approach a character, speaking in front of an audience without freezing, or simply becoming more comfortable expressing yourself — those moments matter.

I understand that performing or even speaking in front of other people can feel intimidating. That's why I aim to create a supportive environment where you can experiment, make mistakes, take risks and develop your confidence without feeling judged.

For students preparing for Drama School entrance, I'll help you bring the best version of yourself into the audition room. We'll work on monologues, acting choices, character development, confidence, communication and interview preparation, while helping you understand what makes you unique as a performer.

For GCSE and academic students, we'll focus on developing your practical and analytical skills, understanding characters and texts, exploring performance choices and preparing effectively for assessments and exams.

And if you're learning Drama simply because you want to build confidence, communication and other transferable skills, we'll tailor our sessions around you and the areas you'd like to develop.

I don't want to turn you into someone else's idea of an actor.

I want to help you discover the performer — and the person — you already have inside you.

Whether you're taking your first steps into acting, developing your technique, preparing for an important exam or audition, or simply looking to become a more confident and expressive communicator, I'll be there to challenge you, support you and help you grow.

Let's explore. Let's experiment. Let's express. Let's perform.

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About the lesson

  • All Levels
  • English
  • Portuguese

All languages in which the lesson is available :

English

Portuguese

# What can we work on?

**Stanislavski Technique** – Explore objectives, given circumstances, emotional truth, imagination, characterisation and truthful performance. Learn to understand *why* a character behaves the way they do and make choices that feel natural and believable.

**Acting Technique** – Develop your voice, movement, physicality, spontaneity, listening skills and ability to respond truthfully in the moment. Build the confidence to trust your instincts and take creative risks.

**Confidence & Communication** – Use drama to become more confident expressing yourself, speaking in front of others and communicating your ideas clearly. Develop presence, self-awareness and the ability to think on your feet.

**Public Speaking & Presentation** – Learn techniques that actors use to communicate with an audience and apply them to presentations, interviews, speeches, meetings and everyday communication.

**Creativity & Imagination** – Develop your ability to think creatively, explore different perspectives, generate ideas and approach situations with greater flexibility and confidence.

**Spontaneity & Thinking on Your Feet** – Build your ability to listen, react, adapt and respond in the moment. Learn to become more comfortable when things don't go exactly to plan.

**Empathy & Perspective** – Explore characters, situations and different points of view to develop your understanding of other people and the world around you.

**Drama School Entrance** – Get focused preparation for auditions, monologues, interviews and the challenges of the application process.

**Audition Preparation** – Discover how to make strong choices, connect with your material and walk into an audition feeling prepared and confident.

**GCSE & Academic Drama** – Develop your practical and analytical skills, explore texts and characters, understand performance choices and prepare effectively for coursework, assessments and examinations.

Whether you're dreaming of becoming an actor, preparing for an exam or audition, looking to improve your public-speaking skills, or simply want to become **more confident, creative and expressive**, I'll tailor our sessions to you, your experience and your goals.

You don't need to want a career in acting to benefit from Drama.

**The skills you develop as an actor can stay with you long after you leave the stage.**

My aim isn't simply to teach you how to perform.

**It's to help you find your voice, trust your instincts, communicate with confidence and discover what you're capable of.**

Ready to explore what Drama can do for you? **Let's get on stage.**

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Rate

  • €18

Pack prices

  • 5h: €82
  • 10h: €164

travel fee

  • + €10

free lessons

The first free lesson with Dan will allow you to get to know each other and clearly specify your needs for your next lessons.

  • 30mins

online

  • €18/h

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