The week got off to a brilliant start as our Bellville school and studio
students met their new teacher, Ansuné
van der Merwe.
Ansuné has always been passionate about all
performing arts.
So much so she started ballet at the age of 4! She went on to
train in modern, Spanish and tap dancing.
She also loves singing and playing piano – we
can’t wait to see her in action with the students at the year-end productions.
She had Drama as a school subject and was involved
in various
productions during her high school career. After graduating with a
B.A. in Media & Writing and Law, Ansuné decided to follow her heart and
pursue a career in the performing arts. She trained at the Waterfront Theatre
School where she gained invaluable experience on stage.
She is currently working as a freelance
actress and dancer while reading towards her ATCL Teaching Diploma in Speech
and Drama through Trinity College.
While she enjoys performing, Ansuné is most
excited to share her love for drama with others as a teacher. She believes
drama is a powerful tool which allows students to find their voices, feel safe
and loved, express their creativity and develop into confident individuals. It
was a great start at Bellville yesterday and we can’t wait to see her and the
students grow!
