Synopsis:
“How can I combine a cartwheel in an improv scene without it looking ridiculous? And how can I improve my physical skills to become more versatile on the stage?”
Using the body in the most extreme way can be risk full, but with some simple techniques it can be safe – even in improv! Jacintha Damström’s 'Acrobatics in Improv' will show you different techniques of how to strengthen your body and how to interact with other improvisers in a safe way through the world of acrobatics.
We will focus on both solo and group workouts, stretching, and (of course) on some scenes!
No acrobatic skills are needed from before, just an eagerness to challenge your own body is required for this workshop.
Important information:
Please take note that this workshop will take place at a separate gym venue: Sandbox Training Ground (10 Raeburn Park, #03-10, Block A, Singapore 088702)
Nearest MRT: Maxwell, Outram Park, Tanjong Pagar
No acrobatic skills are necessary; just bring a willingness to challenge your body. All levels of improv are welcome.
Requirements: Wear comfortable clothing. Participants to arrive at the venue at least 15 minutes before the workshop begins to register.
About the Teacher - Jacintha Damström (Finland)
Jacintha Damström, who has been performing as a circus artist since 1996, started with improv in 2012. In 2016 she was invited to perform in the wordless Decibel!-show besides the French comedians Morgan Mansouri and Frédéric Pont, with whom she integrated acrobatics into improv besides mime and comedy. Since then she has been invited to perform and to teach in improv festivals around the world, both as a solo player and in a group. In 2022 she became one of the leading members of the professional improvisation group “Stjärnfall” in Helsinki.
Beside improv, Jacintha works also as a classical musician, physical actress and clown.
Jacintha has been teaching in the following festivals:
Amsterdam international improv festival (2018, 2020,2022, 2023,2024)
Canberra international improv festival (2023)
WISE festival, France (2021)
Dog and fish festival, Austria (2019)
Bengaluru improv festival, India (2019)
Subito!- festival, France (2017, 2018)
St Petersburg international improv festival (2018)