Paris: Voice/Stagecraft for Wellbeing Classes

Kayla Collingwood
Dec 13, 2023
5 min read

Updated: Jun 9

Do you want to feel more grounded in your body, reconnect with your voice, and express yourself with confidence and authenticity? You’re in the right place.

My Voice/Stagecraft for Wellbeing sessions are for anyone who uses their voice and body in daily life - whether professionally, creatively, or just as a human navigating the world. These lessons help you unlock your natural voice and presence. No prior experience required.

We explore three core pillars:

Embodied voice and movement
Creative self-expression
Connection – with yourself, with the space around you, and with others within it

Each session draws from theatre and performance techniques, tailored to your personal goals and wellbeing. It’s a safe, explorative space led by curiosity, intuition, and a spirit of discovery.

I welcome adults and teenagers from age 13+. These sessions are best experienced in person (in Paris), but online lessons are also available.

An operatic singer and wellbeing? Tell me more...

Hello! I’m Kayla Collingwood – a classical singer, educator, and creator from New Zealand, now based in Paris.

I grew up surrounded by many genres of music, and eventually found my way to classical singing and opera. My work has taken me into a wide range of settings, each filled with memorable encounters and transformative moments. Throughout my training, I discovered that the tools I was learning weren’t just for the stage, they were helping me grow as a person.

This awareness deepened during my postgraduate studies in theatre, where I explored movement, stagecraft, and learned to devise theatre workshops. That’s when I fully realised just how transformative this work could be - not just in performance, but in all areas of life. So much of it is about confronting personal obstacles, releasing old habits, and coming back into contact with your body and voice on a primal, human level.

Over time, my teaching evolved from traditional singing lessons into something broader. While I still teach "standard" singing lessons, I now also offer sessions that support expression, presence, and self-discovery. My Voice/Stagecraft for Wellbeing classes blend classical foundations with stagecraft and somatic approaches. They’re less about “performance” and more about exploration, connection, and expression. Vocal technique is included where helpful - but it’s not the main event.

About The Sessions

We explore physicality, voice, and expression through methods drawn from both theatre and music education. Movement-based approaches inspired by practitioners like Laban, Stanislavski, Barba, and Grotowski help us reconnect with our bodies and surroundings. Techniques from music education methods like Dalcroze also guide our work, placing emphasis on learning through the body and lived experience.

You’ll be encouraged to vocalise instinctively – starting with sound and breath, gradually incorporating text, character, and emotion. Over time, we build an expressive palette that allows you to tell stories and convey feeling with your whole being.

The ultimate aim is to help you express yourself with authenticity, presence, and joy - whether you're sharing a personal story, preparing a performance, or just rediscovering your voice after a long time away.

I offer 1:1 sessions, group classes, and workshops, and I’m available for collaborative projects and events. This work fits beautifully into wellness settings (retreats, holistic centres), but is just as valuable for creatives, professionals, or anyone seeking more presence and expressive freedom.

Performers and singers also benefit greatly - deepening their interpretative skills, embodiment, and stage presence.

Booking Info Here!

How can this benefit my wellbeing?

Every session is guided by your physical and emotional state on the day. While I work from a flexible structure, I rely on intuition and respond to the energy in the room.

Here are just a few ways this work can support your wellbeing:

Body and spatial awareness – Reconnect with breath, posture, and space to feel more grounded and present
Responsive freedom – Begin responding to new stimuli in the moment, rather than from conditioned patterns
Liberated self-expression – Use your voice to express needs, feelings, and intentions freely and safely
Emotional release – Extend and free the voice to release long-held tensions; I’ll support you with care and attention
Empowerment – Gain confidence in your voice and body, and carry that self-assurance into daily life
Creative insight – Enter a state of flow, unlocking new ideas and intuitive solutions
Improved communication – As you connect with your voice, your external communication naturally becomes clearer and more confident
Joy and connection – Engaging with others through creative expression can be uplifting, nourishing, and mentally restorative

Why is this valuable for teenagers?

Although most of my students are adults, these sessions can be especially powerful for teenagers, who often have few opportunities for creative, embodied self-expression outside of traditional school or performance pathways.

Adolescence is a transformative time. As teenagers navigate intense physical, emotional, and social changes, they need safe, creative spaces where they can explore who they are - without pressure to "perform" or conform.

Voice/Stagecraft for Wellbeing offers exactly that. These sessions help teens:

Build self-confidence in their voice, body, and presence
Process emotions through healthy, expressive outlets
Release stress and tension held in the body and voice
Develop emotional intelligence and embodied awareness
Enhance communication skills and social sensitivity
Strengthen creative thinking and adaptability
Discover their authentic voice and identity in a supportive, non-judgemental environment

Whether your teen is artistically inclined, emotionally curious, or simply needs a grounding, expressive outlet, these sessions provide tools that support growth, confidence, and wellbeing - both on and off the stage.

Booking

📍 Location & Availability

Lessons are available in the following locations:

Maisons-Alfort (my home studio – subject to availability)
Paris or Val-de-Marne (at your home, travel fee applies)
Central studio (extra studio hire fee applies)
Online (anywhere in the world - enquire for details)

💸 Pricing & Packages

One-off trial: Great for trying out a format. I do not offer free trials, these sessions will be charged at my usual rate, with a 10% new student discount available.
5 lesson packs: Discounted bundles with flexible scheduling
Term-time weekly lessons: A set weekly lesson time for consistency and clear progress! Please enquire for availability.
Group sessions: For public group classes and workshops, sign up to my mailing list or follow me on social media to stay updated. You can also contact me to arrange a personalised session for your group.

Lessons are available in English or French. For this particular lesson type, I work with adult and child students from the age of 13.

My 2025 standard rate is 50€ per hour - please contact me for a personalised quote according to location, lesson duration, number of students, and number of lessons!