Physical Theatre: Exploring the Slap
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Physical Theatre: Exploring the Slap
at
University of Leeds
Overview

Learn about Meyerhold’s form of physical theatre, biomechanics, and understand and perform ‘The Slap’

Duration	2 weeks
Total fee	₹6,584
Mode of learning	Online
Difficulty level	Beginner
Official Website	Go to Website
Course Level	UG Certificate

Physical Theatre: Exploring the Slap
at
University of Leeds
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Physical Theatre: Exploring the Slap
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University of Leeds
Course details

Skills you will learn

Animation

Who should do this course?

This course is part of the Going to University collection which has been specifically designed for students at schools and colleges

What are the course deliverables?

Explore and discuss events in Russia during the first half of the 20th century to help understand the development of Russian theatre, and the lives of Meyerhold and his contemporaries
Assess your understanding of biomechanics and the études
Reflect on the week’s learning by contributing to the discussion regarding moving in a biomechanical manner
Perform the biomechanics and études warm up activities
Explore the three components of ‘the Slap’

More about this course

This course introduces you to world-renowned Russian director Meyerhold’s technique of biomechanics. It invites you to study and experience first-hand his revolutionary biomechanical étude, ‘The Slap’
Through a mixture of video, animation, discussion forums and practical exercises you will begin to understand Meyerhold’s Russian actor training technique – a two-minute repeatable exercise used to develop balance, awareness and expression. You will be invited to explore your own response to this unique approach to training and will share these responses with your fellow learners

Physical Theatre: Exploring the Slap
at
University of Leeds
Curriculum

Meyerhold and the Russian Revolution: why biomechanics was invented and why he felt it was necessary

Exploring ‘the Slap’ through biomechanical training exercises known as études

Meyerhold in action: working safely by preparing using warm up techniques

‘The Slap’ in action: techniques for the ‘shake and shake’, ‘slap and taking aim’, and ‘the slap and return to neutral’

Physical Theatre: Exploring the Slap
at
University of Leeds
Faculty details

Jonathan Pitches

I'm an academic and a Professor of Theatre and Performance at the University of Leeds in the UK. I am lead educator for the Physical Theatre online course.