Linklater Center
Classes in NYC
The Linklater Center for Voice and Language is a hub for performers, professionals, writers, teachers, and public speakers who want to enhance their vocal skills. Providing classes, workshops, and lectures, the center fosters a community that embraces and promotes the power of language and expression.
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Voice & Text Workshop
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Designed for performers, public speakers, and anyone seeking greater vocal presence, this course offers techniques to release physical tension, free your breath, and enhance vocal resonance. Through group exploration and individual coaching, you'll learn to deliver authentic, dynamic, and clear expressions in your speech.
Oct 24th
12–4pm ET
Meets 2 Times
$240
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Sat. Oct 24th, 12–4pm ET
(8 hours over 2 sessions)
Shakespeare Workshop
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Immerse yourself in the art of performing Shakespeare with a focus on language, verse, and character connection. Explore dynamic approaches to text while deepening your emotional and intellectual engagement with his works. Whether preparing for auditions or personal growth, this workshop invites you to embody the joy and challenge of bringing Shakespeare’s characters to life.
Nov 14th
12–5pm ET
Meets 2 Times
$280
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Sat. Nov 14th, 12–5pm ET
(10 hours over 2 sessions)
Drop-In Warm-Ups
Linklater Center See all classes by this school @ Online Classroom
Free your voice through invigorating exercises that release tension, promote resonance, and expand vocal range. This mindful practice anchors you in the present moment, refining articulation and breath control. Engage your entire body and discover the pleasure of vocal wellness.
Oct 24th
10–10:50am ET
$20
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Oct 31st
10–10:50am ET
$20
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Nov 7th
10–10:50am ET
$20
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Nov 14th
10–10:50am ET
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Nov 21st
10–10:50am ET
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Sat. Oct 24th, 10–10:50am ET
(50 minutes)
Advanced Voice Clinic
Linklater Center See all classes by this school @ Online Classroom
Take your vocal technique to the next level with an in-depth exploration of the Linklater Voice Progression. Strengthen breath capacity, expand vocal range, and refine resonance to bring greater depth and authenticity to your voice. Engage in dynamic exercises that energize expression and enhance the tactile experience of language. Ideal for experienced performers, speakers, and voice educators seeking advanced training.
Sun. Dec 6th, 12–4pm ET
(4 hours)
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Freeing the Natural Voice: Level 1
Linklater Center See all classes by this school @ 939 8th Ave, New York, NY
Relaxation and release is essential to opening, freeing and ultimately strengthening your voice. In this initial class, you are becoming aware of how your voice and body carry habitual tensions and beginning to undo them. This is the start to freeing your breath and vibrations of sound. As your voice begins to loosen up, the next step is to develop resonance by sensing and spreading the vibrations through the bony hollows of your body....
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Voice Level 2 Workshop
Linklater Center See all classes by this school @ 50 Broadway, New York, NY
Deepen your vocal strength and clarity through a dynamic, embodied approach. Expand breath capacity, strengthen resonance, and release tension for greater vocal freedom. Engage in articulation exercises and playful tongue twisters to refine precision and expressiveness. Perfect for those looking to connect voice and text with greater power and ease.
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Voice & Feldenkrais Workshop
Linklater Center See all classes by this school @ 440 Lafayette St, New York, NY
Experience a transformative exploration of body awareness and vocal expression in a unique workshop designed to cultivate freedom and authenticity in your movement and voice.
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Embodied Voice & Text
Linklater Center See all classes by this school @ 519 8th Ave, New York, NY
Enhance your communication skills and elevate your performance and communication abilities with this enriching voice and text course.
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The Audition Workshop
Linklater Center See all classes by this school @ 440 Lafayette St, New York, NY
Elevate your audition performance by harnessing the power of your voice. This workshop focuses on unlocking authentic expression and expanding your character’s range through Kristin Linklater's techniques. With invigorating warm-ups and targeted practice, you'll connect deeply with your material, infusing your audition with clarity, resonance, and dynamic energy.
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Shakespeare's Voice
Linklater Center See all classes by this school @ 50 Broadway, New York, NY
Unlock the power of Shakespeare’s language by bringing voice, body, and text into harmony. Through guided warm-ups and exploration of verse, imagery, and character, you’ll discover deeper clarity and authenticity. Experience how poetic structure and rich language can ignite a more dynamic, purposeful performance.
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Acting the Text
Linklater Center See all classes by this school @ 244 W 54th St, New York, NY
Find more vocal freedom and clarity, and link that into a very practical approach to text. Each class begins with a vocal/physical warm-up. Through individual work and group exercises you will then explore how embodied imagery can connect you, and play into the elements of language. You will address how to quickly find an authentic, personal connection to your text, and see how it plays through to the actions of the character moment by moment....
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Public Speaking for Professionals: Confidence in Comm.
Linklater Center See all classes by this school @ 50 Broadway, New York, NY
Your vocal presence has the power to influence your audience and change the world around you. This workshop is designed for professionals from all disciplines who would like to feel more confident and expressive in their communication, and more dynamic in getting their message across. You’ll learn a vocal warm-up that helps you to: * Own your space and establish your physical presence * Deal with nerves through relaxation and breathing...
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$200
Developing a Character: Physical & Vocal Dynamics
Linklater Center See all classes by this school @ 50 Broadway, New York, NY
Deepen your character work by exploring the connection between voice, movement, and emotional presence. Through guided vocal exercises, physical exploration, and improvisation, you’ll discover new ways to embody authentic, fully realized characters. Develop greater awareness of rhythm, resonance, space, and physical impulse to create performances that feel grounded, expressive, and alive.
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Freeing the Natural Voice Workshop
Linklater Center See all classes by this school @ 244 West 54th St, New York, NY
A lively introduction to the Linklater Voice Work or a terrific refresher for those who have already had Linklater classes. This workshop will help you free your breath, develop resonance, loosen jaw and tongue tensions, and wake up your full vocal range. Please have some text prepared. You will learn to: Free your connection to breath Develop resonance and range Release jaw, tongue and throat tensions and build vocal strength Ideal for...
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Linklater Meets Meisner
Linklater Center See all classes by this school @ 244 West 54th St, New York, NY
The workshop will focus on freeing the instrument through Linklater voice work, while simultaneously freeing the actor through the Meisner technique. Linklater Meets Meisner will explore the symbiotic relationship between the work of Kristin Linklater and Sanford Meisner. Particular focus will be placed on the natural rhythm of impulse, breath, and response, and how that rhythm is the gateway to exciting spontaneity. By combining instinctive spontaneity...
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Clearly Speaking
Linklater Center See all classes by this school @ 244 West 54th St, New York, NY
In these workshops, we will explore the powerful and compelling process of bringing our text from the passionate expression of feeling to the dynamic clarity of articulate speech. Clear communication balances the desire to speak – and the need to share the feelings behind that desire – with a clear thought process. Through exercises that open the breath and the body, we will bring to life the sensory connections between the energy centers in...
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$45
Free Your Body, Free Your Voice
Linklater Center See all classes by this school @ 300 W 43rd St, New York, NY
The workshop will consist of exploring your pelvis-spine-jaw connections, unraveling habitual patterns of holding and tension and bringing it all together with voice and text work. As you learn how to use your body more intelligently, with ease and efficiency, you will discover how to free your body and your voice. This exciting two-day workshop, taught by Feldenkrais® Practitioner Tamala Bakkensen, will focus on body awareness, breathing, and...
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Voice Level 1 Workshop
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Build your vocal presence and connect with your audience on a deeper level through transformative techniques and practical exercises in this course from the Linklater Center.
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Follow Your Impulses: Improvisational Games for Powerful Expression
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Quiet your inner critic and embrace the freedom of spontaneous expression. Through dynamic improvisational games and guided exercises, reconnect with your authentic voice and overcome the fear of judgment. Engage in a playful, supportive environment that fosters creativity, presence, and confidence. Perfect for performers, writers, teachers, or anyone looking to tap into their expressive potential.
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Unscripted: Improvisation for Voice & Presence
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Step into a playful, supportive space where self-doubt quiets and your authentic voice takes center stage. Through improvisational games and somatic exercises, you'll reconnect with spontaneity, presence, and deep listening. Rediscover the joy of expression and the power of speaking from the body with clarity and confidence.
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Reviews of Linklater Center
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Drop-In Warm-Ups
With voice in the name, I expected it involve learning to sing. It was more like Qigong. Nice if that's what you're looking for. -
Drop-In Warm-Ups
Loved this session with Andrea! She really is an amazing teacher! -
Voice Level 1 Workshop
Great course. Linklater tools in my voice box are transforative and so was our teacher Andrea! -
Drop-In Warm-Ups
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Voice & Feldenkrais Workshop
It was a really good introductory course with a great instructor! Wanting to explore options for addressing persistent spoken-voice issues, I took a chance and signed up for the Linklater Voice & Feldenkrais Workshop. My expectations were low, but my mind was open. I am so happy I took the chance. The instructor, Tamala Bakkensen, was wonderful. She immediately connected with the class as a whole and with each student individually. Her knowledge of the Linklater/Feldenkrais methods was impressive as was her ability to bring those methods to life without overintellectualizing the process. I highly recommend this course! -
Drop-In Warm-Ups
Really good warm up for those of us who have had training in Linklater. The teacher brings her own wonderful way of connecting meaning to the techniques/ -
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Drop-In Warm-Ups
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Voice Level 1 Workshop
Nice intro to Linklater technique. Felt like a very safe space to experiment and explore. Would have loved it more if I felt more prepared to lead myself through structured exercises and warmups. -
Freeing the Natural Voice: Level 1
Benjamin is a solid instructor and has great energy. The class was less technical than I expected but was enjoyable nevertheless. -
Drop-In Warm-Ups
Great instructor and great class! She take her tome to explain to you so you can do the movements and exercises the right way! Highly recommend. -
Drop-In Warm-Ups
Great class to elasticize and free your jaw, tongue and larynx of tensions. It really helps to prepare for an audition or a show or just to maintain strong vocal performance. -
Freeing the Natural Voice: Level 1
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Voice Level 1 Workshop
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Voice & Text Workshop
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Voice & Feldenkrais Workshop
This was an outstanding class. Tamela is one of the best instructors I've ever had for Voice and Feldenkrais. It was an honor to work with her. If you ever get the opportunity to take this class, do it! The transformation you will experience is nothing short of amazing. I give it my strongest endorsement. -
Voice & Feldenkrais Workshop
This was an outstanding class. I never imagined that I would get as much out of it as I did. Tamala is one of the best movement and voice instructors I've ever trained with. She gives thoughtful and insightful feedback and encourages her students every step of the way. She creates a safe and nurturing environment for her students to take risks without the fear of being berated or criticized. She is patient, kind, and passionate about the craft of acting. Tamara is a rare gem. I cannot recommend her class strongly enough. -
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