Storytelling in Motion
A method for…
Movement, Meaning, & Communciation
Storytelling in Motion is a method for learning non-verbal communication and understanding the meaning in movement that I’ve developed over the course of my 12+ years of experience working professionally.
Grounded in simple movement, the method builds on walking, basic gestures, and spatial awareness and uses a layering approach to add depth to the technique. It can be adapted for absolute beginners as well as advanced practitioners, and is an excellent resource for team building workshops.
Grounded in simple movement, the method builds on walking, basic gestures, and spatial awareness and uses a layering approach to add depth to the technique. It can be adapted for absolute beginners as well as advanced practitioners, and is an excellent resource for team building workshops.
For Individuals & Students
For Individuals & StudentsStorytelling in Motion is excellent for students of acting as well as dance, allowing them to access a deeper side of performance. It is more accessible than method acting and other techniques, allowing for a very grounded approach. I’ve taught a 10 week acting course that only focused on the non verbal side of performance, including gesture, posture, breath, and listening as well as more traditional mime and clowning.
For Practitioners
For PractitionersFrom universities to dedicated workshops for theatre groups, I’ve used this method to teach acting, performance art, and stage presence. For actors, it provides a strong alternative to method acting, approaching the emotional arc from a physical perspective, and for dancers, it provides depth and meaning to their work. I’ve conducted sessions for character performers in Dubai, using the method to help identify movement that matches the overall brand and storytelling of the venue.
For Companies
For CompaniesStorytelling in Motion emphasizes the dynamic of the group and uses simple movement exercises to improve listening skills, communication skills, and overall awareness of others. Creativity, empathy, and collaboration are built into the technique through the emphasis on listening, responding, and presence, and is a great tool for team building, leadership courses, and innovation.
For Beginners
For BeginnersStorytelling in Motion works excellent with pure beginners, including people with absolutely no movement experience. The method starts with walking and daily gestures, making it easily accessible. The layering approach lets people get deep quickly, so even in short sessions, they make progress both in their understanding and their own expression.