From 13th – 17th of July 2017 at Studio Emad Eddin This workshop addressed the foundations of scenography design in modest budget in alternative places, how to take advantage of the form, architecture and nature of the place to develop and implement ideas. Hussein Baydoun shared with the participants key learning lessons from his long…
From 13th – 23rd of July 2017 at Studio Emad Eddin A dance workshop about falling techniques (reaching the ground) in contemporary dance and choreography. Although it is one of the most basic and simplest techniques in dance, one’s control of rotation down to the ground requires mastering this technique. This workshop focused on safety…
On 2nd of April 2017 at Hungarian Cultural Institute (Balassi) Each participant explored how to account for the transformation, erasure, progression of writing, and make the deletions and corrections visible. They were invited to create material out of their writing impulses and stammering. This creation of “text-material” was meant to give sense and dimension to…
On 30th of March 2017at Studio Emad Eddin In the course of this Marionette Manipulation masterclass, participants learned about the logic of different marionette control systems–and, based on their prior experience, practiced the basic or more advanced skills of string puppet movement and manipulation. They examined how the elements of construction and manipulation translate to…
On 29th of March 2017 at Studio Emad Eddin In the course of this workshop, participants learned about the possibilities of animating the inanimate matter that is puppetry. From simple objects and materials, through finger, glove and tabletop puppets, to the most complex string marionettes, a variety of techniques was introduced in order to show…
On 28th of March 2017 at Hungarian Cultural Institute (Balassi) What are the different economical, technical and artistic stages to turn a play into a film? This masterclass answered the questions that a producer, a screenwriter or a director need to ask themselves when confronted by adaptation. Initiative Film by Isabelle Fauvel and D-CAF decided…
On 27th of March 2017 at Falaki Theater The Question is African Dance was an Afro-contemporary dance workshop, the first of the Trans-Border Afro Body series of events. This workshop offered an invitation to change mindsets about African dance and fully understand its origins. * This workshop was part of the 6th edition of D-CAF…
On 27th of March 2017 at Falaki Theater A workshop on advanced level for professional light designers, light technicians, directors, choreographers, set designers etc. working in the field of performative arts, and aiming to work with and explore light as a strong narrative element.
On 27th of March 2017 at Falaki Theater The workshop was delivered by Ian Betteridge, Head of Young Learners at the British Council and was aimed at employees, from local organizations that work with children who are interested in gaining knowledge and skills to safely plan and implement activities involving young people * This workshop…
On 24th of March 2017 at the Greek Campus The performer, choreographer and facilitator Zosia Jo invited mothers and daughters to dance and explore together in this one-off session. Participants used basic contemporary dance techniques, and were free to improvise, to connect to their bodies and express themselves. * This workshop was part of the…