Chekhov technique in inclusive dance practice, With Grace Wranosky
This is a practice sharing workshop, which will explore questions around Chekhov and inclusivity, namely “Are applications of Chekhov methodology/ technique fundamentally inclusive in their approach?”. Grace will be sharing her research thus far, including a brief overview of her findings working in both mainstream and SEN school settings, as well as working in professional settings with artists with learning disabilities.
The session will have an informal and relaxed feeling, using Grace’s findings and curiosities to discuss how Chekhov is being applied inclusively – where it has success and where it needs to be supported – and will encourage reflection on how our individual approaches could be more inclusive. It hopes to be of interest for people working in community, schools and professional settings, particularly those who are exploring Chekhov through a dance or movement lens.
Grace Wranosky is a professional performer, theatre-maker, producer and facilitator, with a background in Psychophysical Actor training. Since graduating from University of Kent with an MA in Physical Acting, Grace founded and co-directed GOLKK Theatre, a physical theatre company who used Chekhov approaches to devise curious movement languages and imaginative worlds. Through GOLKK’s outreach programme, and as part of Grace’s MA dissertation, she explored how the open-hearted and playful nature of a Chekhov approach allows participants to build confidence, take risks and be creative. This work then met a new context, when Grace began working as facilitator and creative producer at Confidance, an inclusive dance company working with dancers with learning disabilities. This meeting, of inclusive dance and Chekhov training, has inspired Grace to pursue further practical research, of which this session marks a formal beginning.
