Owner Vanport Square Studio, LLC, Educator, Performer, Producer
Portland, Oregon Area
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- Owner at Vanport Square STudio
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- Faculty Teacher at Elynn Diamond Studio (Sole Proprietorship)
- Education
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- Playwrights Horizons Theatre School
- Portland State University
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Michelle Kopper’s Summary
I hold the space to sustain a community of artists— and YOU are an artist— that thrives through shared risk taking, support and encouragement. I maintain an arena for established artists and those just daring to honor their own creative spark to nourish themselves and their creativity, fill their wells, rest and dream.
I offer a crucible to keep artistic exploration open, to keep performance craft fresh, pliable and immediate, to keep the muscle of "risk-taking" supple.
I want to empower authentic expression. I aspire to create and sustain an environment that supports risk-taking, artistic growth & vulnerable exploration of Mind, Body, Emotions and Spirit.
I combine 25 years as a professional actor/singer with 15+ years of yoga & dance meditation bringing a unique perspective to my coaching and teaching approach. I am committed to facilitating students with integrity, sensitivity and compassion.
After teaching, coaching and performing in Manhattan for 15+ years, I returned to Portland in 2004 with my passion for teaching and a strong commitment to my own artistic process. I have been reconnecting with the vital arts community here and creating a sustainable and balanced life with my family.
Michelle Kopper’s Specialties:
Actor/Singer/Songwriter, Performance Coach, SAG member, AEA member, Board Member: Portland Area Theatre Alliance. I'm also a certified teacher Rasa Yoga and a blue belt in The Nia Technique. These practices are an integral part of her work, using breath, movement & sound to enhance physical, emotional and creative well being.
Michelle Kopper’s Experience
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Owner
Vanport Square STudio
(Performing Arts industry)
September 2002 — Present (6 years 11 months)
Inspiring Authentic Communication and Honest Self Expression Through Song and Performance Craft.
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Faculty Teacher
Elynn Diamond Studio (Sole Proprietorship)
(Sole Proprietorship; 1-10 employees; Performing Arts industry)
January 1999 — January 2002 (3 years 1 month)
Taught Singing Performance to Adult Professionals
Michelle Kopper’s Education
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Playwrights Horizons Theatre School
2yr Professional Program , Theatre Performance Craft , 1989 — 1991
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Portland State University
1985 — 1989
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Michelle Kopper’s Interests:
Facilitating a Creative Culture, Empowering Self-Expression, Integrating Artistic Process into Everyday Life To Enhance Personal and Professional Well-Being.
Michelle Kopper’s Groups:
Actors Equity Association, Screen Actors Guild, Portland Area Theatre Alliance, Yoga Alliance, Nia-Now.com
Michelle Kopper’s Contact Settings
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