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In-person workshop: Sharpen Your Presentation Skills, by Nancy du Plessis **Cancelled**

From 13 April 2024 09:30 CEST until 13 April 2024 13:00 CEST
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***This event has been cancelled due to unforeseen circumstances***

‘Sharpen your presentation skills’, by Nancy du Plessis

In this practical – physical – workshop, we begin by discussing the kinds of presentations you make, or would like to make. We look at your fears and/or difficulties and learn techniques for presenting effectively. The main focus is on techniques to relax and warm up, and exercises to develop and control breath, pitch, tone, vocal strength, volume, speed, and nervous expressions. We consider the quality of voice (nasal, breathy) and delivery, and learn how to find and sustain the proper tone.

Note: This is a practical workshop, which may include exercises on the floor. Participants should come well rested and wear loose, comfortable clothes.

Space is limited, so book your ticket early!

Date: Saturday 13 April 2024
Time: 9:30 – 13:00 (including a 30-min break)
Location: Park Plaza, Utrecht (a short walk from Utrecht Central Station)
Cost: SENSE members pay just €80

Non-members are welcome to join as well. Tickets for non-members are €150*.

*Members of SENSE’s sister societies receive a 25% discount. Please enter the discount code in the ‘Coupon’ field when you register for this event.

If you are a SENSE member, please log in before registering for this event.

Nancy du PlessisAbout the presenter: Nancy du Plessis applies her comprehensive performing arts training to the solo performance of her texts, with movement and vocals – which prepares her to help others make effective presentations. Nancy is currently working as a freelance translator, editor, coach, indexer, subtitler and voice talent in Berlin.

Nancy’s website: everything-in-english.com
Nancy’s portfolio: nancyduplessis.com

‘Nancy's workshop was very inspiring, informative and fun! It was very hands-on and participative... I enjoyed the physicality of her workshop.’