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'LIQUID WAY TO ACTION'

PHYSICAL THEATRE & MOVEMENT EXPERIENCE WORKSHOP

7 - 13 July 2025

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​​​​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.​​​​

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By integrating these principles with the fluidity of "liquid action," we will explore stamina, instinct, and connection, both in nature and in structured practice. This workshop invites you to dive into the tensions and contrasts within your movement, allowing them to fuel your creativity and redefine the way you approach performance.

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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.

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:

  • J. Grotowski’s legacy training adapted for 21st-century demands

  • Integration of movement techniques from martial arts, theatre, and dance

  • Building stamina and instinct through dynamic training and practice in nature

  • Intensifying sensitivity and attunement to our bodies, partners, and the group

  • A flexible approach to limitations, respecting each individual's process

  • Stimulation of physical imagination and openness to new sensations

  • Balancing muscle strength with awareness of body tension levels

  • 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.

ACCOMMODATION

The cozy and stylish house features dormitories with rooms accommodating 2-10 people, several bathrooms, a spacious dining room, and a welcoming common area. Enjoy the dining and relaxation terrace, a charming sauna wagon, and the breathtaking natural surroundings. For our training and creative process, we have one indoor space, an outdoor tent, and the open beauty of nature to inspire and support our work.