International Winter School of Physical Theatre

February 19 - 24, 2018
Retzhof Castle - Austria

International Winter School of Physical Theatre is specifically designed to prepare participants for a professional practice, both within the educational context and within the professional development of performers.

Primarily aimed at high-level dancers, choreographers, directors and actors who wish to extend their knowledge and skills through the practical investigations of how to:
* develop the understanding of the dance and movement, performance and acting
* be choreographer, couch, director of movement and dance
* create professional performance in a limited rehearsal time

Practical sessions are designed to enhance understanding of performance making and rehearsal processes, and skills in pedagogy.

Winter School is a simple way that can help you formulate your personal unique approach to work with actors and dancers, through the intensive practical training based on the Ostrenko Brothers Method of performer's physical training and rehearsal.

Students may expect to encounter the techniques of such outstanding figures as V. Meyerhold, M. Chekhov, K. Stanislavski and E. Barba.

The course is taught by the experienced professional practitioners, experts in performing arts pedagogy, actors’ training, theatre directing and movement research in intercultural groups and projects.

Registration is open: http://www.iugte.com/projects/lab