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Acting Coach for Kids & TeensDana is very passionate about validating a child's artistic pursuits, and works hard to help them achieve their goals. She coaches kids & teens for professional auditions in TV, Film, and Theater, and her clients have booked roles on Netflix, HBO, NBC, CBS, Broadway, feature films, and more.
NYC ARTS HIGH SCHOOL AUDITIONS: Dana also frequently works with 8th & 9th graders to prepare them for their New York City performing arts high school auditions (LaGuardia High School, Frank Sinatra, PPAS, Talent Unlimited, etc). As an alum of LaGuardia's Drama Department, Dana has first hand experience with its audition process, and how to craft a student's total presentation. She assists in choosing appropriate audition material, rehearsing the material, as well as preparing for all possible occurrences during the audition that could throw an actor off their game. |
COLLEGE BFA AUDITIONS:
Dana also coaches for college theater program auditions. Her clients have been accepted to NYU Tisch, Rutgers, PACE, Boston University, Emerson, The New School and SUNY Purchase.
In addition, Dana provides guidance about the acting business to parents of child actors. She advises on how to communicate with agents and managers, which headshots to use, what to wear for auditions, and anything else that could come up for a parent.
Click here for testimonials and successes.
Click here for info about LaGuardia High School coaching.
Click here for Dana's coaching account on Instagram.
Dana also coaches for college theater program auditions. Her clients have been accepted to NYU Tisch, Rutgers, PACE, Boston University, Emerson, The New School and SUNY Purchase.
In addition, Dana provides guidance about the acting business to parents of child actors. She advises on how to communicate with agents and managers, which headshots to use, what to wear for auditions, and anything else that could come up for a parent.
Click here for testimonials and successes.
Click here for info about LaGuardia High School coaching.
Click here for Dana's coaching account on Instagram.
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Dana coached Jacob Laval for his audition for the title role in the Lionsgate feature film, THE UNBREAKABLE BOY. She was Jacob's on-set acting coach in Oklahoma during the entire shoot of film. Read more about the film here.
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"We all want what is best for our children. When my son started coaching with Dana, I knew that she was exactly that. TOP TIER COACH!!! Her coaching style is one of a kind. We highly recommend Dana." - Wilson O.
"I can’t recommend Dana more! She coaches my son Jacob and we are sure that her knowledge, input and instinct is what has helped propel Jacob’s career!" - Shari L.
"Dana is an absolutely fantastic, talented acting coach for teenagers (and probably all ages!) She helped my son through the performing arts high school application process and was a bright spot in the midst of a lot of stress and chaos. She is an excellent resource for material selection and truly the most dynamic, entertaining acting coach you will ever find! She really understands kids this age and makes the whole process so much fun - all while working really diligently and efficiently. She breaks down the text, so they understand exactly what they’re saying, and why they’re saying it. And it is no small feat to get a teenager truly present in their body while performing and she does it! I can’t recommend Dana highly enough!" - Jenn S.
"Dana provided invaluable support and guidance to my daughter during her high school audition preparation, and for that she has my deepest gratitude. Dana's commitment to excellence and passion for teaching have undoubtedly played a pivotal role in getting my daughter ready. From the start I witness a remarkable transformation in my daughter's confidence and skills. I'm truly impressed by Dana's dedication to fostering not only technical proficiency but also a deep appreciation for storytelling and character development. She also was instrumental in steering my daughter toward great monologues. Thank you Dana!" - Avi F.
"Dana provided exceptional coaching to my son, Yan, as we navigated the high school admissions process in a new city. The progress Yan made in just a month and a half of coaching was truly remarkable. Initially filled with fear and tension, Yan transformed into a confident and expressive individual, utilizing his entire body and voice. We are immensely grateful to Dana for unlocking Yan's true potential and for her outstanding support throughout the entire journey - from the initial stages of selecting recordings to preparing him for live auditions." - Ana M.
"Dana developed a great dynamic with my son, who at first was shy, but she easily found a way to help him open up and feel comfortable. Quite suddenly they were like two best friends working together. She believed in his talent from Day 1 and made him feel confident. She pushed him and challenged him until the very end. The outcome was beyond my expectations." - Larissa M.
"Dana worked with my daughter for the LaGuardia Drama auditions. She was professional, real, and came with all of her polished experience to the table. She gave my daughter sound guidance, brought out the best potential, and the end product was amazing! We felt she was really in this with us." - C.S.
TO CONTACT DANA ABOUT COACHING, EMAIL [email protected]
*** Remote coaching sessions are available via FaceTime, Skype, or Zoom.
"We all want what is best for our children. When my son started coaching with Dana, I knew that she was exactly that. TOP TIER COACH!!! Her coaching style is one of a kind. We highly recommend Dana." - Wilson O.
"I can’t recommend Dana more! She coaches my son Jacob and we are sure that her knowledge, input and instinct is what has helped propel Jacob’s career!" - Shari L.
"Dana is an absolutely fantastic, talented acting coach for teenagers (and probably all ages!) She helped my son through the performing arts high school application process and was a bright spot in the midst of a lot of stress and chaos. She is an excellent resource for material selection and truly the most dynamic, entertaining acting coach you will ever find! She really understands kids this age and makes the whole process so much fun - all while working really diligently and efficiently. She breaks down the text, so they understand exactly what they’re saying, and why they’re saying it. And it is no small feat to get a teenager truly present in their body while performing and she does it! I can’t recommend Dana highly enough!" - Jenn S.
"Dana provided invaluable support and guidance to my daughter during her high school audition preparation, and for that she has my deepest gratitude. Dana's commitment to excellence and passion for teaching have undoubtedly played a pivotal role in getting my daughter ready. From the start I witness a remarkable transformation in my daughter's confidence and skills. I'm truly impressed by Dana's dedication to fostering not only technical proficiency but also a deep appreciation for storytelling and character development. She also was instrumental in steering my daughter toward great monologues. Thank you Dana!" - Avi F.
"Dana provided exceptional coaching to my son, Yan, as we navigated the high school admissions process in a new city. The progress Yan made in just a month and a half of coaching was truly remarkable. Initially filled with fear and tension, Yan transformed into a confident and expressive individual, utilizing his entire body and voice. We are immensely grateful to Dana for unlocking Yan's true potential and for her outstanding support throughout the entire journey - from the initial stages of selecting recordings to preparing him for live auditions." - Ana M.
"Dana developed a great dynamic with my son, who at first was shy, but she easily found a way to help him open up and feel comfortable. Quite suddenly they were like two best friends working together. She believed in his talent from Day 1 and made him feel confident. She pushed him and challenged him until the very end. The outcome was beyond my expectations." - Larissa M.
"Dana worked with my daughter for the LaGuardia Drama auditions. She was professional, real, and came with all of her polished experience to the table. She gave my daughter sound guidance, brought out the best potential, and the end product was amazing! We felt she was really in this with us." - C.S.
TO CONTACT DANA ABOUT COACHING, EMAIL [email protected]
*** Remote coaching sessions are available via FaceTime, Skype, or Zoom.