Partnering & Building Physical Scores
17 & 19 October 2025
Chisenhale Dance Space - London
This workshop introduces original partner work exercises I have developed over years of research at the Grotowski Institute and beyond. The training begins with dynamic movement sequences to awaken the body and break habitual expression, then progresses into partner tasks where our bodies are shaped by each other’s presence.
Why Partnering?
Partner work is a core practice because it reshapes us. We are constantly influenced by the visible and invisible — people, objects, sounds — and this training builds the skills to anchor our presence within relationship. Patterns of movement are re-shaped by those of the partner, leading to new, unexpected behaviours. In this way, form and precision never become stylisation but a gateway to authentic presence — alive, relational, theatrically exact.
What We Explore
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Trust and risk-taking: falling, catching, supporting.
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Resonance and awareness between partners.
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Contact improvisation influences for tactile sensitivity.
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Partner scores: improvisations shaped into repeatable theatrical structures.
For Whom
Open to actors, dancers, and all curious movers. No prior training required — only openness to risk, adapt, and connect.
Workshop Schedule:
🗓️ Friday 17 Oct 2025 · 14:00–18:00 🗓️ Sunday 19 Oct 2025 · 14:00–18:00
💳 Early Bird £90 (until 15 September)💳 Standard £100
