About this Event
Ready to get out of your head and back into your body?
Join us for the next edition of Yellowbelly 101, our free monthly workshop series designed to help actors thrive. This month, we are thrilled to host Belinda Mello, a premier New York City-based Alexander Technique teacher, movement specialist, and acting coach.As actors, it is so easy to let nerves, overthinking, or hidden physical tension get in the way of our best work—especially when a camera is pointed right at us. This interactive workshop is all about stripping away that judgment and rediscovering how to play. Belinda's unique, body-based approach will give you practical tools to stay deeply grounded, physically free, and creatively open.
ADMISSION:
- Attendance is FREE, but space is strictly limited. You must reserve a spot via this link to attend!
- Just a note that these events sell out almost immediately. If you're unable to book a slot, feel free to join the waitlist and tickets will be released if slots open up due to cancellations.
- Out of respect for all participants, please leave enough time in your commute for traffic and train delays. We will begin promptly at 5:00 PM. No late entry.
- PLEASE WEAR COMFORTABLE CLOTHING AND COME READY TO MOVE.
What We’ll Explore:
- Find Your Center: Learn to locate yourself in the midst of the action, dropping instantly into your center and your breath.
- Break the Habit: Master self-regulation skills so you can show up on set or in auditions with conscious choice instead of falling back on old habits.
- Effortless Energy: Release unnecessary tension without losing an ounce of your performance energy and presence.
- Camera-Ready Play: Surprise yourself by discovering a genuine sense of play and freedom in front of the lens.
- Dynamic Focus: Learn to focus your attention entirely while remaining completely available, responsive, and dynamic.
About the Instructor:
Belinda Mello is an expert movement specialist and acting coach based in Manhattan. Affiliated with Alexander Technique International (ATI), she specializes in helping actors, performing artists, and presenters overcome performance anxiety and physical tension.Her students and clients have appeared on Broadway, network television, and major streaming platforms, including HBO, Netflix, & Paramount. Belinda’s teaching style is celebrated for its compassion, playfulness, and ability to help actors unlock deep creative freedom and subtle, game-changing nuance in their work. She focuses on helping you become an expert in yourself, so you can perform with ultimate creativity and confidence.
Agenda
🕑: 04:30 PM - 05:00 PM
Check-In
Info: Out of respect for all participants, please leave enough time in your commute for traffic and train delays. We will begin promptly at 5:00 PM. No late entry.
🕑: 05:00 PM - 07:30 PM
Workshop
Info: Remember to wear comfortable clothing and be ready to move!
Event venue & nearby stays
Yellowbelly NYC, 68 34th St., Brooklyn, United States
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