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Maryka Roux: Public Speaking Coach
With a Master’s degree in Drama and Film (Cum Laude), a passion for voice and all things communication and 14 years of teaching experience, Maryka helps you to use your unique voice to become a better public speaker, deeper breather and pristine communicator. ButtonUp combines drama and theatre techniques in a half hour OR hour class, Online or In-person (you choose), that not only enhances confidence, but also hones speaking and communication skills.
Working with Maryka has been an incredible journey. She brings boundless enthusiasm, dedication, and commitment to every session, creating a safe and supportive environment for exploration and growth. Her ability to challenge me while making each session fun and uplifting has been truly transformative. She has pushed me out of my comfort zone in the best possible way, leading to significant improvements in my confidence and presence. I am deeply grateful for her guidance and highly recommend her to anyone looking to grow in drama and speech!
– Una
I am delighted to recommend Maryka Roux, who has been my voice coach for just over a year. Maryka is an exceptional teacher, always positive, friendly, and deeply committed to guiding me in my vocal journey. Her expertise and encouragement have greatly improved my skills, and she consistently goes above and beyond to support me, even outside of our scheduled classes. Anyone would be fortunate to work with her.
– JP
Before I started with drama classes with Maryka, I struggled with self-confidence, I was unable to use my talent. Maryka boosted my self confidence and helped me to find myself creatively.
– Jacques
Maryka has a gift that is hard to describe. She draws you out gently, patiently, and with so much encouragement. She helped me come out of my shell, and slowly, I began to notice a change—not just in how I spoke, but in how I carried myself, how I thought, and how I connected with others. The techniques and life lessons she taught me continue to shape the way I present myself in school, social settings, and even interviews. I’m endlessly grateful for the time I had with Maryka. She changed the way I see myself and gave me a voice I’m proud to use.
– Iman Cassim
Maryka is more than a vocal coach—she’s a mentor, a motivator, and a master at unlocking potential. I feel incredibly lucky to have been her student. If you’re looking for someone to help you find your voice and use it fearlessly, Maryka is the person you’ve been looking for.
– Zia Cassim
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ButtonUp started with Individual Confidence Classes in 2014, and is still Buttoning Up public speaking skills and breaking comfort zones! With countless success stories in terms of new found confidence, improvement in voice, breath and performance, we recommend the ButtonUp Confidence Classes.
Confidence Classes include:
- Voice Over classes
- Public Speaking classes
- Creative Writing classes
Voice Over Classes
ButtonUp specialises in guiding talents of all ages in sharpening their voice over skills and using their voice as optimally as possible. Voice over classes focus on voice acting and includes but is not limited to accents, voice-over work, direction, public speaking etc. The correct warm-ups, exercises, theatrical improvisations and theory is used in each class.
Public Speaking Classes
ButtonUp combines drama and theatre techniques in a half hour OR hour class (you choose), that not only enhances confidence, but also hones speaking and communication skills. These classes can be done in-person or Online. Speeches, monologues and any form of performance art is also evaluated upon request. Speeches and Monologues are also written upon request.
Creative Writing Classes
Passionate about writing and specifically storytelling, songs and poems, ButtonUp wants to inspire others to be able to write too. Let us teach you how to write step for step. Speeches, Monologues, poems and even letters. We can also write something for you and help you navigate your way through performing it as well.