The Art of Being a Great Performer
Fuel and expand your stage presence and performance potential.
Great performers don’t just execute—they command attention, create connection, and leave an imprint. This program teaches you how to inspire, not just impress.
A 9-week virtual course to help anyone develop captivating stage presence & the ability to perform successfully.
Discover your own “it” factor.
What You Will Develop
Presence that draws people in
Emotional connection with your audience
Clarity and confidence under pressure
The ability to feel and not just perform
What Makes This Course Different
Most people think stage presence is about having an outgoing, confident personality. In this program, you will discover how to build the skill of being present on stage, no matter who you are or which audience you want to captivate.
If anyone has ever told you that not everyone gets to be a star—that you either have it or you don’t—they were wrong. They didn’t know how to teach it.
Presence can be developed. Expression can be cultivated.
What makes someone captivating on stage is not reserved; it’s learned.
In this program, I’ll teach you how to connect to your artistry and discover your own “it” factor.
We’ll work on what actually changes your performance:
Presence, energy dynamics, and authentic expression
Musicality and artistry
Confidence, nervous system regulation, and performance psychology
You’ll learn how to feel grounded, natural, and impactful—
and how to make any choreography your own. By the end, you won’t just perform, you’ll know how to hold attention and make an impact.
A Note From Anya
How It Works
The Art of Being a Great Performer is a 9 week virtual, online program.
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Class is delivered via a private Facebook group or Kajabi. Training sessions are pre-recorded and available for you to watch at your own pace.
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Curriculum
Week 1: Stage Presence & Presentation
Understand what truly makes a great performer. Build foundational tools—posture, eye line, and presence—while beginning to define your personal style.Week 2: Connection, Space & Staging
Learn how to connect—to your movement, your environment, and your audience. Use space intentionally to create mood and meaning.Week 3: Musicality & Creativity
Develop your ability to interpret music with clarity and originality—so your movement becomes a true expression of what you hear.Week 4: Dynamics, Accents & Power
Explore energy, texture, and contrast. Learn how to make intentional choices that bring variety and depth to your performance.Week 5: Practice & Performance Preparation
Train how to practice with purpose. Build routines, refine habits, and prepare both mentally and physically for performance.Week 6: Confidence, Nerves & Stage Psychology
Work through fear, anxiety, and self-doubt. Gain tools to stay grounded, present, and in control under pressure.Week 7: Expression vs. Emotion
Learn how to access authentic expression—without forcing or overacting. Make your performance feel real and connected.Week 8: Aesthetics, Character & Style
Define who you are on stage. Develop your look, your character, and your range without losing authenticity.Week 9: Integration & Final Presentation
Bring everything together. Apply what you’ve learned, present your work, and receive feedback. -
As you navigate the pre-recorded class materials via Facebook you’re welcome to leave comments in real time and Anya will interact with your commentary through out the course
If you have any follow up questions about the course material you can also message Anya via email to discuss your progress in the curriculum
At the end of the lessons if you want to submit a demonstration you are welcome to add it to the group and receive Anya’s feedback.
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The Art of Being a Great Performer is an in-depth program for dancers and artists of all levels of their creative journey, including seasoned and working professional artists, instructors, teachers, and studio owners, as well as beginners and those performing for the first time. As a member of the program, you will receive knowledge, tools, coaching, and support to help you take your skills as a performer to the next level and fully define your style as an artist, dancer, and performer.
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The final week of the program includes a practice exam during which you will have the opportunity to present live during the session, or submit beforehand during video. The practice exam is optional. If you do not feel comfortable participating, you are welcome to learn from watching the other students in the group present. Those that participate will receive detailed, personal feedback on your presentation from Anya so that you can learn and grow the most. There will also be opportunities throughout the course for you to bring your performance videos to Anya for feedback and use them as a tool for learning.
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Yes! Even if you do not personally perform or plan to perform in the future, the program will teach you how to teach your students the art of being a great performer. It will help you understand how to ignite and draw out your students' best, most dynamic, captivating, and authentic performances, and give you powerful tools to help them calm their nerves, release anxiety, overcome stage fright and more.
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This course has a one time payment option as well as the option to use a payment plan! See more on the checkout page.