Viewpoints workshop

Viewpoint workshop, ensemble-driven physical improvisation that stimulate impulse and sense of play! The Viewpoints is a technique of improvisation that originated in the modern dance world, later adapted for actors by director Anne Bogart and the SITI Company, New York. The Viewpoints are used for ensemble-building, to create awareness of performers’ physical expression, and to create dynamic stage moments. Viewpoints training is especially valuable for performers and theatre makers wanting to train physical listening (presence), observation and expression, and learn a new approach to group performance building. The nine viewpoints of space and time are components that always are present in stage performances – with focus they can be more (or less) prominent and shape the ensembles and individual’s work. Viewpoints of space; spatial relationship, shape, gesture, architecture, topography Viewpoints of time; tempo, duration, kinesthetic response (impulse), repetition During the workshop, the participants will be introduced to the Viewpoints in a practically applied way working together as ensembles/ensembles on the floor.