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Vita Artes Performance Academy
At Vita Artes Performance Academy, we believe performing is
not only about standing on stage and telling a story, but giving
the leaders of tomorrow the skills to succeed in life. We believe
performing is a way to learn how to communicate effectively,
a way to build confidence, to understand how your body and
voice can have significant impact, and we enhance the ability to
have clarity and poise while making a presentation at school or
work. The students at VAPA learn a high standard of work ethic
and performance skills in an exciting, positive and nurturing
environment. We believe that Life in the Arts, means Skills for Life.
The children of this community are bright and so very talented.
VAPA is proud to be a business in this vibrant community,
nurturing and guiding our children to become the leaders of
tomorrow for the City of Port Coquitlam and beyond.
Natasha Gulmans-Sengotta
- Founder of Vita Artes
Performance Academy.
Natasha has been involved in theatre from the age of four. Her
passion for musical arts grew throughout her adolescent years.
She received her Diploma in Performing Arts from the Canadian
College of Performing Arts in 2009. Upon graduation, Natasha
performed in a variety of theatre and film productions. Highlighted
roles include: Anytime Annie from 42nd Street and Alexa Vere de
Vere from As Bees in Honey Drown.
In the summer of 2013, Natasha started up Gotta Act Theatre
Company in which she taught an intensive summer theatre camp
in Kamloops, BC. After teaching in Kamloops, she launched her
teaching career in Vancouver where she has taught musical
theatre, dance, voice, speech arts and drama to children from the
the ages of 2-17. Natasha is very excited to continue teaching and
to see the growth of all VAPA’s students in the performing arts and
in life.
www.vitaartes.com | 604-354-8106
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Natasha Gulmans-Sengotta
Edited by Meg McLaughlin
Vita Artes Performance Academy