Workshop TBPM
BODY AWARENESS
Body Awareness is the foundation of the Total Body Performance Method. It is the practice of tuning into the body’s sensations, posture, and alignment, as well as understanding the mechanics and possibilities of movement. By cultivating sensitivity and precision in every gesture—no matter how small—performers learn to occupy the stage with an undeniable presence and full control over their physical expression.
In TBPM training, Body Awareness is developed through a series of exercises that sharpen proprioception, heighten sensory perception, and encourage conscious decision-making in movement. This process not only prevents unnecessary tension and injury, but also opens pathways for more nuanced, authentic, and emotionally resonant performances.
When a performer masters Body Awareness, the stage becomes an extension of their body, and every movement—whether stillness or dynamic action—communicates intention and meaning to the audience.
BREATH & ENERGY FLOW
Breath is the life force of performance. In the Total Body Performance Method, it is treated not only as a physiological necessity but as the primary source of strength, rhythm, and emotional depth. By learning to harness and regulate breath, performers can channel energy through the body with intention, connecting internal impulses to outward expression in a seamless flow.
Breath training in TBPM explores the relationship between inhalation, exhalation, and the dynamic shifts of performance energy. It helps performers sustain physical endurance, manage stage presence under pressure, and access deeper layers of emotional authenticity. Whether in moments of explosive movement or complete stillness, the breath guides timing, supports voice projection, and anchors the performer in the present moment.
When breath and energy flow are aligned, the performer’s body becomes a conduit—transmitting vitality, emotion, and rhythm that the audience can both see and feel.
CREATIVE PHYSICALITY
Creative Physicality in the Total Body Performance Method is the art of pushing the body beyond its familiar limits—transforming it into a versatile instrument of storytelling. It involves exploring dynamic, unconventional, and multi-dimensional movement vocabularies that break away from habitual patterns and open new possibilities for expression.
Through guided improvisations, structured drills, and experimental tasks, performers learn to discover new ways of moving, shifting weight, and relating to space, objects, and other bodies on stage. This process nurtures a physical intelligence that is adaptive, bold, and imaginative. The goal is not to impose a fixed style, but to unlock a performer’s unique kinetic identity and expand their expressive range.
In Creative Physicality, movement is not merely functional—it becomes poetic, abstract, humorous, or even unsettling when needed. It allows performers to embody characters, emotions, and concepts in ways that transcend verbal language, creating moments of performance that are both visually striking and deeply resonant.
MIND – BODY INTEGRATION
Mind–Body Integration in the Total Body Performance Method is the practice of uniting thought, emotion, and physical action into one seamless flow. It is about dissolving the gap between what the performer thinks, what they feel, and what they do—so that every gesture, every movement, and every pause emerges from a place of authenticity.
This pillar trains performers to listen inwardly to their mental and emotional states, while simultaneously staying attuned to the physical signals of their body. Through focused exercises, meditative awareness, and improvisational tasks, performers learn to channel intention into action without unnecessary tension or hesitation.
Mind–Body Integration also deepens presence on stage: it allows the performer to be fully “in the moment,” responding truthfully to impulses, partners, and the surrounding environment. The result is a performance that feels alive, grounded, and compelling—not because it is perfectly rehearsed, but because it is deeply embodied.
When thought and feeling are synchronized with physical expression, the performance becomes more than a display of skill—it becomes an act of genuine human connection that resonates profoundly with audiences.