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Although declarative knowledge is important, Speech Arts is a procedural skill. Students develop skill through doing. My students have the opportunity to hone their skills at the following annual events: ARMTA Recitals & Events - throughout the year Private Studio Recitals - throughout the year Presentation MRU Non-Competitive Festival - March The Calgary Performing Arts Festival (formerly Kiwanis) - April Royal Conservatory Practical Examinations - June https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e08e80a6d6c7a1fb0af7637/e48cadcf-98b0-4c40-b1da-1656297e62a3/Hailey+Medals.jpeg Private Lessons https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e08e80a6d6c7a1fb0af7637/3f3f85aa-396c-4294-bf31-e15ae2eede11/ARMTA+Awads+2024.jpg https://www.francesewington.com/voice-for-the-actor daily 0.75 2025-06-14 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e08e80a6d6c7a1fb0af7637/1577670610812-6GP0EGXP4Q3TGPGC2C2O/Voice+Work.jpg Voice for the Actor - Voice for the Actor Frances has been studying and teaching voice since the 1990s. She currently serves as a voice instructor at the Company of Rogues Actors’ Studio, an accredited post-secondary institution. There, she designs and teaches courses for the two-year Master Class program, working with students training to become professional actors. In Frances’ Voice class, the actor finds an organic connection to breath and voice. Her students are introduced to their authentic voice, supported by free and easy breath flow. Rogues students find that, when they open their body to breath and sound, the truth of the moment can come into their acting. This voice training brings more range and emotional depth to their performances for both stage and film. Frances has had the privilege of training with VASTA distinguished member David Smukler, and internationally-renowned movement specialist Judith Koltai. She has significant training in Linklater Voice Method, Rodenburg Voice and Speech, Vibrant Voice Technique, Alexander Technique, Authentic Movement, and Koltai Embodied Practice. Frances is also a certified Yoga Alliance teacher. She incorporates all of these teachings into her Voice classes. — Frances Ewington Practising yogini since 1993, 15 years of Iyengar yoga training, RYS 200 hour Yoga Alliance Teacher Training. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e08e80a6d6c7a1fb0af7637/8ff1509d-7469-4e1a-ac15-fba8f3c10d76/Rogues+Grad+KK+Crop.jpeg https://www.francesewington.com/bio daily 0.75 2025-12-20 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e08e80a6d6c7a1fb0af7637/4b1a7595-98c1-4a6c-ac33-b9860951222f/Headshot+2024.jpg Bio - Frances Ewington Tobias Keene, D.D.S. Hailing from Richmond, Virginia, Dr. Tobias Keene brings a bit of unabashed Southern hospitality to all his patients. He moved to Washington, D.C. over thirty years ago as a freshman at Ivy College. Right after graduation, he attended World University’s School of Dentistry. Before opening Keene Dental in 1994, he worked for free clinics and some of the finest practices in the District. He is part of the 123 Dental Association and stays up-to-date on the latest dental discoveries. When not striving to keep his patients happy and healthy, he’s enjoys hiking with his family in Rock Creek Park. https://www.francesewington.com/adjudication daily 0.75 2025-12-19 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e08e80a6d6c7a1fb0af7637/833eabd8-ebea-4218-a5cf-a195f26aa494/ACRA+Arian+Shake+crop.JPG Adjudication - 2022 Voice for the Actor - Company of Rogues Actors’ Studio President - Calgary Branch ARMTA Voice Coach - Canadian Sport Institute Calgary Adjudicator - St. John Choir Schola Poetry Slam High School Credit for Speech & Drama Committee Founder 2021 Adjudicator - Story Slam Works Adjudicator - St. John Choir Schola Poetry Slam Virtual Student Recital Host & Organizer - ARMTA Teacher Workshop Host & Organizer ‘Learning Through the Arts’ with Dale Erickson 2020 Adjudicator - St. John Choir Schola Poetry Slam Puppetry Workshop Provider - Calgary Arts Academy CFMTA Branching Out Recital Organizer & MC - ARMTA & The Calgary Central Library 2019 Judge - Calgary Spoken Word Society & JazzYYC Poetry Slam Adjudicator - St. John Choir Schola Poetry Slam Adjudicator - Applause Elementary School Speech & Drama Festival 2018 Guest Speaker & Teacher Educator - Calgary Catholic School District Adjudicator - St. John Choir Schola Poetry Slam Adjudicator - Applause Elementary School Speech & Drama Festival Frances Ewington Speech Arts & Drama Specialist https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e08e80a6d6c7a1fb0af7637/8f401c5c-1d83-40ab-83f1-a701eb148f6a/Adjudicating+2023+crop.jpeg Adjudication - Courses, Adjudication, Mentorship & Workshops Frances is an active member of the Speech Arts & Drama community, providing workshops, adjudication, mentorship throughout Calgary. Previous Experience 2025 Speech & Drama Syllabus Revision Contributor - The Royal Conservatory of Music Accent Training - St. Mary’s University Voice for the Actor - Company of Rogues Actors’ Studio Acting coach for Theatre Alberta Emerge - annual general auditions - Company of Rogues Actors’ Studio Standard American Accent - Company of Rogues Actors’ Studio Dialect Coach - Company of Rogues Student Production - The Cherry Orchard by Anton Chekhov Preparing for Festival Performances - Professional Development for Teachers @SCA 2024 Voice for the Actor - Company of Rogues Actors’ Studio Accent Training - St. Mary’s University Adjudicator - St. John Choir Schola Poetry Slam Spoken Arts: A Beginner’s Workshop - ARMTA Calgary Standard American Accent - Company of Rogues Actors’ Studio Dialect Coach - Company of Rogues Student Production - Garden by Alan Ayckbourn Essentials of Acting - Company of Rogues Actors’ Studio Accent Training - Foundations for the Future Charter Academy 2023 Voice for the Actor - Company of Rogues Actors’ Studio Accent Training - Company of Rogues Actors’ Studio Essentials of Acting - Company of Rogues Actors’ Studio Adjudicator - St. John Choir Schola Poetry Slam https://www.francesewington.com/home daily 1.0 2025-12-19 https://www.francesewington.com/contact daily 0.75 2025-12-19 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e08e80a6d6c7a1fb0af7637/76045e27-c0c6-43cf-b073-b64dbb23104a/ways-to-describe-a-voice.jpg Contact - Contact me. Frances Ewington AMRU; LMRU; RMT francesannf@shaw.ca Company of Rogues Actors’ Studio ARMTA - Alberta Registered Music Teacher’s Association VASTA - Voice and Speech Trainers Association AACE - Association of Acting Coaches & Educators "If intelligence is the triumph of life, the spoken word is the marvellous means by which this intelligence is manifested." - Maria Montessori https://www.francesewington.com/testimonials daily 0.75 2025-07-16 https://www.francesewington.com/student-portal daily 0.75 2025-07-15 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e08e80a6d6c7a1fb0af7637/4e178555-1232-4600-b56c-ee56202a5328/Malia+memorizes.jpg