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Movement Directing
Diploma Program

Learn how to:

  • Set a transition of a character in a play

  • Set through actions of each actor in performance

  • Transform an actor into a character

  • Develop an actor’s body possibilities

  • Create a rhythm of performance

  • Work with an international team of performers

…and much more!

! Its program provides students with a broad insight view of movement directing within the performance making context, specifically focusing on practice within the discipline, ethics and aesthetics of movement, directing and teaching.  This special educational program focuses on a specific movement directing approach towards the actor's body awareness, body language and development of a specific physical style.

Movement directors often work with:

  • Dancers

  • Actors

  • Models

  • Circus performers

  • Musicians

Movement directing job by numbers:

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31%

Projected Job Growth

physical theatre training in Germany, physical theatre training, theatre workshop, workshops for actors, movement workshop in Austria, physical theatre workshops in Europe, dance and theatre workshop in Germany, workshops with certification in physical theatre, certificate programs in physical theatre, physical acting workshops, movement workshops for performers, movement workshops for actors in berlin, advanced workshops for actors, high-level actors workshops in Europe, workshops for actors in Berlin, professional actors training in Berlin, physische Theaterausbildung in Deutschland, körperliche Theaterausbildung, Theaterwerkstatt, Workshops für Schauspieler, Bewegung Workshop in Österreich, Körpertheater Workshops in Europa, Tanz und Theater-Workshop in Deutschland, Workshops mit Zertifizierung in Körpertheater, Zertifikats-Programme in Körpertheatern, körperliche Handeln2 workshops, bewegungsworkshops für darsteller, bewegungsworkshops für schauspieler in berlin, weiterführende workshops für schauspieler, hochrangige schauspielerworkshops in europa, workshops für schauspieler in berlin, professionelle schauspielerausbildung in berlin

€7 500

Median monthly salary

physical theatre training in Germany, physical theatre training, theatre workshop, workshops for actors, movement workshop in Austria, physical theatre workshops in Europe, dance and theatre workshop in Germany, workshops with certification in physical theatre, certificate programs in physical theatre, physical acting workshops, movement workshops for performers, movement workshops for actors in berlin, advanced workshops for actors, high-level actors workshops in Europe, workshops for actors in Berlin, professional actors training in Berlin, physische Theaterausbildung in Deutschland, körperliche Theaterausbildung, Theaterwerkstatt, Workshops für Schauspieler, Bewegung Workshop in Österreich, Körpertheater Workshops in Europa, Tanz und Theater-Workshop in Deutschland, Workshops mit Zertifizierung in Körpertheater, Zertifikats-Programme in Körpertheatern, körperliche Handeln2 workshops, bewegungsworkshops für darsteller, bewegungsworkshops für schauspieler in berlin, weiterführende workshops für schauspieler, hochrangige schauspielerworkshops in europa, workshops für schauspieler in berlin, professionelle schauspielerausbildung in berlin

13 600

Openings Each Year

At the course, you will have the opportunity to develop your own practice as a movement specialist and instantly apply it to the work of actors.

This course answers such questions as:

  • how to set a transition of character in a play;

  • how to set through actions of each actor in performance;

  • how to transform the actor into a character;

  • how to develop the actor's body possibilities;

  • how to stage movement, choreography, acrobatics, stage combat in performance;

  • how to create a rhythm of performance;

  • how to work with an international team of performers

The Program includes:

4

weeks of InClass sessions

18

month education

30

distance learning
study weeks

192

academic hours
of practical training

We encourage our students to develop study projects where practical movement teaching and movement directing finds a range of potential applications in the fields of theatre production, puppetry, animation, classical theatre, film acting, and contemporary and devised work.

The curriculum of the Movement Directing Course is composed of various subjects that are systemized in 3 semesters, 6 modules and a study project. Each module consists of subjects and topics, which incorporate a number of theoretical and practical tasks. ​
 

Enrolled students are provided with detailed information regarding the content and schedule of each seminar.​
 

Each semester consists of InClass sessions and distant learning.

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Practical sessions are designed as a one-week residential lab that includes intensive practical training and discussions.

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Distant learning is provided through an online platform and can be attended from around the world. 

Enrolled students are provided with detailed information regarding the content and schedule of each seminar.

 

Study Project is carried out within a choosen by student theatre organization or theatre group.

There are opportunities for students to develop their own performance as movement specialists according to their interests in this growing and innovative field, they will undertake potentially ground-breaking research into movement. The courses are taught by tutors who are current professional practitioners in their field of movement pedagogy, movement direction and movement research.

What does it mean?

Next Intake: September 2024

Movement Directing is one of the most valuable fields in contemporary performance making, the movement director works hand in hand with the theatre director. NIPAI Movement Directing Course aims to give our students practical skills needed to work professionally with performers in contemporary performance making.

Every student of Movement Directing Diploma Course will complete their own Study Project - Graduation Performance in the theatre organization, working with actors and the crew.

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All students pursuing a Diploma Course at The New International Performing Arts Institute must be proficient in English and earn a bachelor's degree (at a minimum) or an acceptable equivalent. Applicants must also submit a Creative Portfolio, more details in Entry Requirements see here.

Why choose Directing Program at NIPAI?

Comprehensive Training: You will be able to explore topics such as classical approaches to movement directing, physical theatre techniques, Stanislavski's Physical Action, Meyerhold's Biomechanics, Michael Chekhov's Psychological Gesture, Ostrenko brothers method, ensemble building, producing, composition, rehearsal techniques, and much more.

 

Multidisciplinary Context: During in-class sessions you will have an opportunity to engage in movement directing, performing, and working within a multidisciplinary environment, fostering a holistic approach to theatre creation.

 

Career Opportunities: Movement directing offers promising prospects, with a projected job growth of 31%. Graduates of our program excel in various fields, earning a median monthly salary of €7500. There are approximately 13 600 openings in this dynamic industry each year.

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