Liquid Way to Action
12-Day Summer Intensive 2026
PHYSICAL THEATRE & MOVEMENT EXPERIENCE WORKSHOP
19–30 August 2026
2026 brings a longer 12-day format, which opens space for something we could only touch last year: deepened development, partner mastery, and time to let the work mature inside the body rather than rush through it.
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Over these twelve days we will move further into:
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Advanced partner work and building repeatable physical scores, with more hours dedicated to duets and detailed feedback.
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Text–to–movement integration, discovering how voice, breath and phrasing shift when anchored in physical action.
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Guided explorations and rituals, designed to bypass stylisation and reach a more honest internal impulse.
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Body recovery sessions (sauna/classical/slow work) to keep the training sustainable and allow the depth to accumulate.
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Outdoor sessions when weather allows, bringing the work into open space and different textures.
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Instead of compressing experiences, we build them gradually — with time to absorb, transform and apply.
This year is not “more of the same”. It is the same foundation, taken further, slower, deeper, with space to create material that truly holds.
​​​​Through a laboratory model that dissolves the boundaries between dance and theatre, movement and action, this workshop transforms elements of physical training into creative improvisation, merging experience with physical structures.
At its core lies the principle of contradictions—a method that embraces opposing ideas as a source of discovery.
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Awaken your body, stamina, and self-awareness through this immersive and reflective experience.​​​​
Each day is condensed with training, exploration and composition — yet long enough for the body to absorb, and for the work to build layer by layer.
Liquid Way to Action is not a workshop “about movement”.
It is a space where skills, presence and personal truth meet — where technique becomes a doorway into a deeper conversation with yourself.
Across these days we move between precision and intuition, between structure and the unknown.
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In this 12-day edition, the work unfolds with a clear and demanding rhythm.
Focused. Structured.
We work individually and in partnership, in a group that becomes a temporary community — a circle that allows each person to take risks, to fall, to rise, and to be witnessed without judgement. As the days accumulate, something shifts:
your awareness sharpens, your body listens differently, the material you create begins to carry weight.
You build scores you can return to, refine, and strengthen.
You explore impulse, voice, breath, text, space.
You develop tools you can take back into your practice — in acting, directing, dance, movement, or simply the work of being human.
It is training, but it is also a journey. A return to what moves you, and an invitation to let it speak.
Who is it for?
This workshop welcomes participants of all levels and backgrounds, emphasizing personal growth and artistic exploration. Together, we’ll integrate individual skills, motivations, and interests, creating a shared space where your openness and determination become the foundation. In a diverse group, everyone brings and takes what they need, fostering a collaborative and enriching experience.
Liquid Way to Action is not a workshop “about movement”.
It is a space where skills, presence and personal truth meet — where technique becomes a doorway into a deeper conversation with yourself.
Across these days we move between precision and intuition, between structure and the unknown.
We work individually and in partnership, in a group that becomes a temporary community — a circle that allows each person to take risks, to fall, to rise, and to be witnessed without judgement.
As the days accumulate, something shifts:
your awareness sharpens, your body listens differently, the material you create begins to carry weight.
You build scores you can return to, refine, and strengthen.
You explore impulse, voice, breath, text, space.
You develop tools you can take back into your practice — in acting, directing, dance, movement, or simply the work of being human.
It is training, but it is also a journey.
A return to what moves you, and an invitation to let it speak.
This 12-day process invites you to work through contradictions — the core principle of this training.
You will learn to move between opposites with clarity:
from impulse to structure -> from chaos to choreography -> from authenticity to form and back again.
We work with both, and we work inside the space between them.
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You will develop:
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A deeper physical presence, able to listen before reacting and to stay available inside intensity.
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Partner sensitivity — sensing weight, tension, timing and intention with precision.
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The ability to build choreography from necessity, then seek authenticity inside the fixed shape.
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The reverse skill: taking an authentic impulse and sculpting it into a repeatable physical score.
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Text–to–movement integration, where spoken language and action continuously influence one another.
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Compositional intelligence — how to form, break, stretch and re-form material without losing truth.
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Understanding the border between theatre and ritual, and how to cross it consciously and safely.
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Awareness of performance vs personal process, allowing both to exist without confusion or collapse.
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Tools for transforming resistance into creative power — using tension, doubt and limitation as sources of vitality, presence and artistic freedom.
For returning participants, this edition opens a longer arc of work with Matej and the method —
new layers, new contradictions, and the continuity needed to push further than the short format allowed.
These outcomes arise through immersion: precise technical work, deep listening, friction, play, sculpting, and the shared commitment of the group.
Performance action often emerges from the transformative journey of an idea or intuition—sometimes accidental, sometimes intricately structured. In this workshop, we’ll dive into the dynamic interplay of these creative contradictions, weaving together your unique visions with rigorous physical practice and embodied exploration.
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The practice includes:
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J. Grotowski’s legacy training adapted for 21st-century demands
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Integration of movement techniques from martial arts, theatre, and dance
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Building stamina and instinct through dynamic training and practice in nature
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Intensifying sensitivity and attunement to our bodies, partners, and the group
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A flexible approach to limitations, respecting each individual's process
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Stimulation of physical imagination and openness to new sensations
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Balancing muscle strength with awareness of body tension levels
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Evolving connections between training, creative improvisation, action composition, and performance structure​
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Rooted in years of research within Studio Matejka and inspired by Grotowski’s paratheatrical activities, this practice stands at the intersection of performance and self-reflection. It explores the human dimension of existence through action and experiment. The workshop actively tests and deepens the transformation from theatre work to the broader experience of encounter—the essence of Grotowski’s “total act.”
LOCATION
Nestled in the serene KÅ‚odzko Valley, at the foot of the Golden Mountains, this retreat offers silence, peace, and a deep connection to nature—perfect for recharging your energy and sparking creativity.
PRACTICAL INFORMATION
19–30 August 2026
(Arrival 19th August afternoon · Departure 30th August morning)
ACCOMMODATION
Accommodation is provided on-site in a cozy, stylish wooden house surrounded by forest and mountain views.
The space includes:
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shared rooms (2–10 people)
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several bathrooms
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a large dining room
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a warm common area
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a broad terrace for eating and resting
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a sauna wagon for evening recovery
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one indoor studio, an outdoor tent, and open nature for training and creative work
TRANSPORT & MEALS
Participants organise their own travel to the venue.
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The simplest route is:
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Fly to Wrocław Airport
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Train from WrocÅ‚aw → KÅ‚odzko (frequent connections)
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From KÅ‚odzko: taxi or Uber directly to the house
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To support smoother travel, we will:
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provide clear recommendations for the best travel options
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open a community channel for participants who wish to coordinate their journey together
(meeting in Wrocław, taking the same train, sharing taxi costs, etc.)
If needed, we can also assist in organising private-car transport from KÅ‚odzko on the arrival day.
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Meals are prepared by our dedicated cook, who joins the workshop to create delicious vegan and vegetarian dishes using natural, local ingredients.We are experienced in adapting to different dietary needs, and we aim for food that supports both the body and the demanding nature of the training.​​
PRICING
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PAYMENT OPTIONS
Standard Payment You pay a 30% down payment at registration. The remaining 70% can be paid as one single payment anytime between February and May 2026. Your price is locked at the tier under which you registered. This option is ideal if you prefer not to use instalments, but also do not want to pay the full fee immediately.
Instalments (Flexible) If paying the full amount at once is difficult, you may divide the fee into 2 or 3 instalments. 1st instalment (30%) — paid at registration (non-refundable) 2nd and 3rd instalments — you choose the timing All payments must be completed 30 days before the workshop The total fee remains the same — instalments do not increase the price. Participants choosing instalments will receive individual payment links and clear reminders.
REFUND POLICY
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The first instalment / down payment (30%) is non-refundable.
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Remaining payments are refundable until 90 days before the workshop (minus an administrative fee).
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After this period, all fees are non-refundable, but you may transfer your place to someone from the waiting list.
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Missed instalment or down-payment deadlines may result in the place being released.
The places are limited. Participants will be accepted on a first come, first serve basis according to the order of application and date of the down payment.
TESTIMONIALS
"A fantastic and unique introduction to Grotowski led by an expert in his craft. The space was welcoming and friendly, empowering everyone to explore and push their creative boundaries ."
- Tom, participant of "Contradictions" workshop
"I found the workshop with Matej an exciting opportunity to deepen my own movement practice - challenging my ways of thinking and providing new tools to create work. His kind and passionate presence in the room challenged us in the best way. I would recommend a workshop with Matej to anyone who is interested in movement work!"
-Sanna, workshop participant
“He is a genius pedagogue of physical theater and a great researcher and innovator. … A rare artistic and poetic soul that has the power to make our world more beautiful.”
-Alexandra Kazazou, actress, director
“Precise yet open and flowing, caring but rigorous, technical and poetical, working with everybody in and through the group. An excellent teacher.” - workshop participant
“One of the most skilled and experienced teachers of physical acting in the world. … A consummate master in teaching and training actors in physical work and movement.”
-Dr. Ben Spatz, University of Huddersfield