Dramaturgy In the Flesh Course

Dramaturgy_Course_PolymenakosFor whom: Creators, Researchers, Performing/Live Art and Visual Art Editors and Publicists, Performing/Live Art and Visual Art Teachers and Students searching for ways to identify and constructively respond to the “what” and “how” of a project.

For what: Obtaining solid knowledge on a key creative notion and forging your own sustainable take on it.

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Courses, short courses and masterclasses are designed and adopted for each individual, small or large group of participants between the ages of 10 and 90+, creating a safe and inspiring environment thriving on respectfully welcoming different backgrounds. Different age and experience groups are created, according to the group needs.

Have a look at past educational projects,or get in touch so we can design your own, bespoke course.

All courses employ the body/word method and are offered in English and Greek collaboration with other international experts whenever required. You can have a look at past collaborating professionals, institutes and individuals in the collaborations/other bodies section.

All courses are offered fully complying with international and local health and safety regulations.

Looking forward to sharing an inspiring experience with you * ~

Do You Speak Dance? In the Flesh Course

Christos-Polymenakos-Education-SliderFor whom: Professional Practitioners, Researchers, Dance Editors and Publicists, Dance Field Students searching for ways to successfully translate your physical work into words for colleagues, artistic directors, subsidies, wider audience.

For what: Making your work accessible to different audiences and opening up to potentials.

 Book Now→

 

Courses, short courses and masterclasses are designed and adopted for each individual, small or large group of participants between the ages of 10 and 90+, creating a safe and inspiring environment thriving on respectfully welcoming different backgrounds. Different age and experience groups are created, according to the group needs.

Have a look at past educational projects,or get in touch so we can design your own, bespoke course.

All courses employ the body/word method and are offered in English and Greek collaboration with other international experts whenever required. You can have a look at past collaborating professionals, institutes and individuals in the collaborations/other bodies section.

All courses are offered fully complying with international and local health and safety regulations.

Looking forward to sharing an inspiring experience with you * ~

Dramaturgy Online Course

Dramaturgy_Course_PolymenakosFor whom: Creators, Researchers, Performing/Live Art and Visual Art Editors and Publicists, Performing/Live Art and Visual Art Teachers and Students searching for ways to identify and constructively respond to the “what” and “how” of a project.

For what: Obtaining solid knowledge on a key creative notion and forging your own sustainable take on it.

 Book Now→

 

Courses, short courses and masterclasses are designed and adopted for each individual, small or large group of participants between the ages of 10 and 90+, creating a safe and inspiring environment thriving on respectfully welcoming different backgrounds. Different age and experience groups are created, according to the group needs.

Have a look at past educational projects,or get in touch so we can design your own, bespoke course.

All courses employ the body/word method and are offered in English and Greek collaboration with other international experts whenever required. You can have a look at past collaborating professionals, institutes and individuals in the collaborations/other bodies section.

All courses are offered fully complying with international and local health and safety regulations.

Looking forward to sharing an inspiring experience with you * ~

Do You Speak Dance? Online Course

Christos-Polymenakos-Education-SliderFor whom: Professional Practitioners, Researchers, Dance Editors and Publicists, Dance Field Students searching for ways to successfully translate your physical work into words for colleagues, artistic directors, subsidies, wider audience.

For what: Making your work accessible to different audiences and opening up to potentials.

 Book Now→

 

Courses, short courses and masterclasses are designed and adopted for each individual, small or large group of participants between the ages of 10 and 90+, creating a safe and inspiring environment thriving on respectfully welcoming different backgrounds. Different age and experience groups are created, according to the group needs.

Have a look at past educational projects,or get in touch so we can design your own, bespoke course.

All courses employ the body/word method and are offered in English and Greek collaboration with other international experts whenever required. You can have a look at past collaborating professionals, institutes and individuals in the collaborations/other bodies section.

All courses are offered fully complying with international and local health and safety regulations.

Looking forward to sharing an inspiring experience with you * ~

Unsuspected Time

Anypoptos_Hronos_Kinitiras_PolymenakosPublic Space Dance Performance  

   

“In time unsuspected, enters the unexpected” A public space dance performance by Kinitiras based on my poem, “In Time Unsuspected”. It traveled in different squares in Athens, before it appeared at the central square of Kalamata in the frame of the Kalamata International Dance Festival.

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“Performance Writing as practiced in Dartington College of Arts and the body/word method: interdisciplinary approaches to writing as tools for research, creation and education. A starting point.»

CPOLYMENAKOS KEY NOTE PRESENTATION PATRAS test ImageKeynote Presentation on body/word and Performance Writing – March 2018

body/word CPOLYMENAKOSSo, what is this multimodal approach to writing, called body/word and how has it been useful in research, creation and education since 2009? An overview of it’s history and relation to DCA’s Performance Writing.

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PERFORMANCE WRITING -2nd Congress Performing Arts in Education, University of Patras, Archaelogical Museum of Patras, Funded by the University of Patras, Research Committee.

Performance_Writing_body_word_Polymenakos_Patras PW Patras test imageA panel dedicated to Performance Writing as practiced in Dartington College of Arts – March 2018

A unique combination of Performance Writing Academics and Practitioners share their take on Performance Writing and it’s applications in contemporary education. In the frame of 2nd Congress Performing Arts in Education, University of Patras, Archaelogical Museum of Patras, Funded by the University of Patras, Research Committee, for the 1st time in Greece.

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Do you Speak Dance? Masterclass on Verbal Communication of Choreographic Research and Creation

Christos-Polymenakos-Education-SliderA  Christos Polymenakos Masterclass employing his body/word method 

Can one translate movement into word? How can I communicate my choreographic research or creation to the audience, my collaborators, my sponsors? How can I use words towards the development of my creative identity in choreography? How does dance “open up” to people from different fields and backgrounds? Continue reading “Do you Speak Dance? Masterclass on Verbal Communication of Choreographic Research and Creation”

Horizons, Reflections And More Lies * ~

Horizons_Reflections_And_More_Lies_CPolymenakosSite(s) Specific Performance Writing Installation in Virtual and Physical Space

What constitutes a horizon? Why do some promises have decisive importance, even when we know from the outset that they will (probably) go down in history as unfulfilled? Do limitations divide or unite, do they hinder or do they incite meetings? Randomness, study, passion, art and responsibility, dreams and sea.

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body/word & Performance Writing As Visual Art And Curatorial Dramaturgy

Online_Projects_Christos_PolymenakosA body/word Course originally designed for MFA Students 

How may body/word offer a contemporary way into curatorial practice? What does dramaturgy mean in the context of Visual Arts? Do you need to write with words? How does Performance Writing allow personal practices and updated theories to blend  in a unique methodology?

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