2011 will mark Stomping Ground's 13th year. This annual physical theatre summer intensive training program, which was the first of its kind in Australia, will once again be led by Zen Zen Zo Artistic Directors Lynne Bradley and Simon Woods, and this year features talented contact improvisation performer and teacher, Alejandro Rolandi, as the Guest Artist. The aim of this 3-week course is to introduce artists to a range of physical theatre disciplines including the Suzuki Method, Butoh, Viewpoints and Contact Improvisation. Stomping Ground will provide a solid basis in these approaches focusing on developing the performer's physical, vocal and ensemble skills. It is also a journey of transformation - both personally and professionally, as participants begin the new year by refining their goals for 2010, shaping their craft, and meeting fellow artists with similar interests and beliefs.
“Stomping Ground was a boot-camp of body and mind, a wake-up call to creativity and a challenge to personal courage. The program, the directors, and the company are 100% professional and theatrically inspirational. Do it!”
Sue Jowsey (New Zealand Educator)
Click here to download Stomping Ground 2011 Brochure
The first session will take place on Sunday 2 January from 6-9pm. Then from Monday 3 January the daily schedule (Mon-Fri) will be as follows:
10:00 - 10:30 Warm Up, Conditioning & Yoga
10:30 - 12:45 Suzuki Actor Training Method, Butoh or Contact Improvisation
12:45 - 1:45 Lunch/DVD Presentations
1:45 - 3:45 Viewpoints
3:45 - 4:00 Warm Down
Please Note: This training course will be physically rigorous and mentally challenging. Participants should be in good health and prepared to work hard. However, no previous physical theatre experience is necessary. Due to the demanding nature of the course, all participants must be at least 18 years of age.
3-Week Summer Intensive Fee - Early Bird *Fee: $1,050 Adult / $900 Conc
Full Fee: $1,200 Adult / $1,050 Conc
*Early Bird Rate - paid prior to Nov 30
10% discount for returning Stomping Ground participants
Please click on link below to book online:
https://www.online247.com.au/zenzenzo/courses.php
"The reputation and intensity of Zen Zen Zo's training methods are agonizingly superior to anything I have ever done. As an improviser, structure is essential, and the ritualised and rigorous processes of Stomping Ground fed my spontaneity and creativity."
Rea Dennis (Community Theatre Artist)
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