Professional workshop
Antoine Findeli – Physical Theatre – explore and create
12 ⇾ Jan. 16 2026 (Monday – Friday)
09:30 to 12:30
Weekly rate:$95
Not at all
Teaching Language: Frenglish
Questions can be asked in:
French, English, Italian
Categories
#Creative process #Interdisciplinary #Somatic #Technique
#Creative process #Interdisciplinary #Somatic #Technique
© Alexander JE Bradley
Objective
An introduction to the methods of observation, creation and interpretation in physical theater, based on the Lecoq school approach. We will seek to understand the links between body awareness, movement and inspiration.
The aim of the workshop is to enhance body language and develop original performance tools for all types of performing arts that use the body as an instrument. It aims to explore simple, concrete working methods based on the movement of the body and the world. It also seeks to rediscover wonder and inspiration in our artistic practices.
The aim of the workshop is to enhance body language and develop original performance tools for all types of performing arts that use the body as an instrument. It aims to explore simple, concrete working methods based on the movement of the body and the world. It also seeks to rediscover wonder and inspiration in our artistic practices.
Content
Each day begins with a physical warm-up to awaken the bodies and minds.
Participants then dive into research and exploration exercises, followed by guided improvisations.
Each day ends with a creation period in small groups (an “autocours” in Lecoq terminology). Each group presents its creation on Friday, in an atmosphere of sharing and learning. The autocours is essential for integrating the workshop content.
This structure stays quite true to the Lecoq pedagogy: it is a practice-based method that uses what each student brings to advance the group’s exploration.
Participants then dive into research and exploration exercises, followed by guided improvisations.
Each day ends with a creation period in small groups (an “autocours” in Lecoq terminology). Each group presents its creation on Friday, in an atmosphere of sharing and learning. The autocours is essential for integrating the workshop content.
This structure stays quite true to the Lecoq pedagogy: it is a practice-based method that uses what each student brings to advance the group’s exploration.
Workshop Rhythm
~ Adaptable to the group’s needs
~ Variable
Accessibility Features
~ Cardio exercices
~ Exercices are adaptable
~ High music or sound level
~ Jumps and shocks
~ Physical contact between participants
~ Short verbal explications
~ Standing up for a long time
~ Sub-groups exercices
Biography
My name is Antoine Findeli, or Flame, and I work in an undisciplined way with dance, theater and performance. Having studied streetdance, circus and physical theater, I enjoy exploring the movement of the human body in its most instinctive and expressive form. Through my choreographic research, I am particularly interested in body memory and somatization. I also study the history of queer performance art, and I believe in the power of celebration as a creative, political, and subversive space.
My approach to physical theater is inspired by the work of Jacques Lecoq and Pina Bausch, who observe the poetry of the real and bring it on stage through the movement of bodies. My workshop is a safe, inclusive space open to all types of artists who wish to expand their physical language and deepen their body awareness.
My approach to physical theater is inspired by the work of Jacques Lecoq and Pina Bausch, who observe the poetry of the real and bring it on stage through the movement of bodies. My workshop is a safe, inclusive space open to all types of artists who wish to expand their physical language and deepen their body awareness.
Partners
This workshop is supported by the Conseil de la formation continue arts et culture de Montréal (CFC) in collaboration with Studio 303. The CFC’s continuing education activities are supported by the Intervention-Compétences program, thanks to the financial participation of the Quebec government.
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