Classes for Performers
“I can open up to you in that room and let myself go and I have never been able to that with any other acting teacher because I usually suppress. I feel I’m growing as an artist and am definitely inspired.”
Embodying the Void: Butoh Movement Classes
Explore, expand, unite, and connect through the wisdom of your body. Classes are ideal for anyone with a body, including artists and performers of all backgrounds.
When: Tuesday nights 7 pm - 8:45 pm
Where: Atlanta Jugglers Association
Cost: $15 - 25 in advance or $30 at the door.
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Acting From The Void: Changing The Game
Acting from The Void is a unique approach that teaches actors to work skilfully through the most valuable tools they possess: the body and nervous system. This approach centres on the actor’s individual experience and autonomy so that they make authentic and unique choices. As performers master the work they are able to integrate it into their personal practice and act with skill, power, presence, truth, and expressiveness.
Called “transformative” and “a game changer,” it is the ONLY one of its kind available to Atlanta actors.
Training incorporates Fitzmaurice Voicework®, butoh, and Organic Intelligence®. Suzuki Actor Training, Kirsten Linklater’s voice training, Patsy Rosenburg’s voice work, Knight-Thompson Speech Work, Organic Intelligence, butoh, The Viewpoints, and Body-Mind Centering are also incorporated depending on the group.
Level I: Foundations
No Prerequisite. This 10-week course includes individualised instruction with group sessions. Focussing on Fitzmaurice Voicework®, Knight Thompson Speechwork, Organic Intelligence, and Laban, participants learn to integrate skills learned into a performance. Class size is limited to maintain the quality of the course. Course information is sent to registrants, so register early!
When: Mondays (7pm -10pm) July 3 - Sept 4, 2023
Where: Atlanta Jugglers Association
Cost: $375
Early Bird: $300 if registered before June 16
Bring: Information is sent to registrants.
Registration: e-mail contact@vibrancecentre.com.
Level II: Core
A two-hour weekly ongoing class for serious performers. Thursdays 7:30 - 9:45 pm. Each class incorporates voice training, movement, presence, play and scene work. Prior approval is prerequisite.
When: Ongoing. Click Contact Us for details.
Where: Online (Zoom)
Cost: Pay what you can up to $5-35 per session.
Bring: Information is sent to registrants.
Registration: e-mail contact@vibrancecentre.com.
Spotlight: Creative Strengths
This four-week online course is for actors, dancers, singers, artists, activists, carers, teachers, and anyone trying to develop coping skills at this time. Participants develop practical skills to manage stress, anxiety, and/or depression and build skills for resilience, mental wellbeing, and creativity.
You will,
1. Work with your body's systems to cope with stress and move into balance and stability.
2. Learn to develop empathy and connection to others while maintaining healthy autonomy.
3. Channel the wisdom of your emotions to keep you safe, empowered, and healthy.
4. Learn about the gateways between your emotional and physical wellbeing and create habits to keep yourself performance-ready.
5. Move out of your flight/flight/freeze/fawn stress response.
6. Build your creativity and bring your creativity back online in challenging times.
When: TBA
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Spotlight: Scene Work from the Body
This class uses scenes to develop how actors can channel their physiological responses to convey emotion and character. If you have been looking to enter your scenes with greater expressiveness, authenticity, resilience, power, and presence this is the place for you.
When: TBS
Where: TBA
Spotlight: Voice and Body
Ignite your voice and body with this fun and rigorous four-week course. Whether experienced or new to Suzuki training and Fitzmaurice Voicework®, participants will build mental discipline and physical versatility, unleashing a voice that is connected, powerful and authentic.
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