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Join us to stay up to date with a wide range of classes and workshops on the dramatic art of Corporeal Mime. Known as "the art of the thinking body" Corporeal Mime is an artform which enables the actor to produce and sustain drama through the body alone. Even though Corporeal Mime has influenced much of the "physical theatre" movement, it's rare to get a chance to study the real thing. Kentaro Suyama and Tania Coke spent many years in London immersed in the art of Corporeal Mime and are now busy spreading the art here in Japan. Our workshops are open to all - no prior experience is necessary.
Upcoming events
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Corporeal Mime Online Training - Taster Session
·OnlineOnline“Transforming Action into Art”
This is a 2-hour taster session for my online classes.
The class is ideal for anyone interested in theatre, physical expression or creativity. Performing arts practitioners, teachers, students and enthusiasts are all welcome.
During the session you will experience the basics of Corporeal Mime including:
- how to articulate the parts of the body with geometric precision;
- how to breathe life into action through rhythm and dynamic texture;
- how to vary the degree of weight and resistance within an action;
- the study of a figure from the repertoire of Corporeal Mime, as an example of stylised dramatic action.The session will also include a short talk about Corporeal Mime, its history, technique, repertoire and creative processes.
If you enjoy the class you’ll be able to go deeper with the 6-week course which starts on May 2nd (classes every Saturday from 7-8:30pm JST until 6th June, plus mid-week technical training sessions - timing to be decided).
All our online classes are available to anyone who subscribes to our Patreon page www.patreon.com/tarinainanika.
Patreon is a crowdfunding platform where patrons pay a monthly contribution of their choice, which they can change or cancel at any time.ABOUT CORPOREAL MIME
Corporeal Mime is a dramatic art based on the expressive power of the body. First conceived by Etienne Decroux in France in the early 20th century it is an independent art with its own distinctive technique, repertoire and creative processes. Studying Corporeal Mime builds physical self-awareness, control and creativity, enabling you to express your thoughts, ideas and emotions more dramatically and beautifully.ABOUT THE TEACHER
Tania Coke is the co-director of tarinainanika, an international theatre company specialising in Corporeal Mime which she set up in 2011 with Kentaro Suyama. Together they also run the Corporeal Mime School of Performing Arts in Osaka. tarinainanika’s original works include Rey Camoy, Tokyo Fugue and Coffee & I which the company has performed across Japan and internationally, attracting 5 star reviews and funding from the likes of Japan Foundation, Great Britain Sasakawa Foundation and Daiwa Anglo-Japanese Foundation. Tania trained with the legendary Steven Wasson and Corinne Soum (last assistants of Etienne Decroux) and was a long-time member of their company, Theatre de l’Ange Fou.LANGUAGE
These online classes are led in English but people of all cultures and languages are actively welcomed. Written instructions will be provided wherever possible for ease of translation, and support can be given in 日本語 and français within the time constraints.To register for a taster class you will need to fill out a registration form and subscribe to our Patreon page with an amount of your choice.
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Corporeal Mime Taster Class and Short Performance
Flying Carpet Factory, 2-17-8 Tamatsu, Higashi-nari Ward, Osaka, JPOn Saturday 28th March we will be holding an end-of-term event aimed at raising awareness of Corporeal Mime - a theatrical artform as yet little known in Japan. The event will include a 90 minute trial lesson and a short performance by participants of our full time course. You are welcome to attend either or both parts of the event. Both are free but booking is essential.
## Registration
To book your place please fill out the registration form (Japanese only) or RSVP to this event and we will follow up with you.
## Free Trial Lesson
In this 90 minute class you will experience the basics of Corporeal Mime and acquire practical tools to help you express drama through your body. By studying the distinctive technique of Corporeal Mime you will gain physical awareness, expand your expressive vocabulary and learn to make more creative choices. The class will be taught by Kentaro Suyama and Tania Coke, directors of tarinainanika theatre company. Anyone interested in physical expression is welcome. No prior experience necessary.
## End of Term Performance
A short performance by our full-time course students, featuring solos, duets, and ensemble scenes devised during the term.
The material we are developing this term is in preparation for the end of year performance which will take place in July 2026. Starting from scratch - with no predetermined theme or written story - each student will give physical form to their ideas, relying on the knowledge and technique gained in class. Enjoy this glimpse into the unique creative process of Corporeal Mime.## Schedule
- 2-4pm: trial lesson and short talk about our school
- 4:30-5:15pm: end of term performance
More information on our website here.
1 attendee- $1.00
Corporeal Mime Online Training - Taster Session
·OnlineOnline“Transforming Action into Art”
This is a 2-hour taster session for my online classes.
The class is ideal for anyone interested in theatre, physical expression or creativity. Performing arts practitioners, teachers, students and enthusiasts are all welcome.
During the session you will experience the basics of Corporeal Mime including:
- how to articulate the parts of the body with geometric precision;
- how to breathe life into action through rhythm and dynamic texture;
- how to vary the degree of weight and resistance within an action;
- the study of a figure from the repertoire of Corporeal Mime, as an example of stylised dramatic action.The session will also include a short talk about Corporeal Mime, its history, technique, repertoire and creative processes.
If you enjoy the class you’ll be able to go deeper with the 6-week course which starts on May 2nd (classes every Saturday from 7-8:30pm JST until 6th June, plus mid-week technical training sessions - timing to be decided).
All our online classes are available to anyone who subscribes to our Patreon page www.patreon.com/tarinainanika.
Patreon is a crowdfunding platform where patrons pay a monthly contribution of their choice, which they can change or cancel at any time.ABOUT CORPOREAL MIME
Corporeal Mime is a dramatic art based on the expressive power of the body. First conceived by Etienne Decroux in France in the early 20th century it is an independent art with its own distinctive technique, repertoire and creative processes. Studying Corporeal Mime builds physical self-awareness, control and creativity, enabling you to express your thoughts, ideas and emotions more dramatically and beautifully.ABOUT THE TEACHER
Tania Coke is the co-director of tarinainanika, an international theatre company specialising in Corporeal Mime which she set up in 2011 with Kentaro Suyama. Together they also run the Corporeal Mime School of Performing Arts in Osaka. tarinainanika’s original works include Rey Camoy, Tokyo Fugue and Coffee & I which the company has performed across Japan and internationally, attracting 5 star reviews and funding from the likes of Japan Foundation, Great Britain Sasakawa Foundation and Daiwa Anglo-Japanese Foundation. Tania trained with the legendary Steven Wasson and Corinne Soum (last assistants of Etienne Decroux) and was a long-time member of their company, Theatre de l’Ange Fou.LANGUAGE
These online classes are led in English but people of all cultures and languages are actively welcomed. Written instructions will be provided wherever possible for ease of translation, and support can be given in 日本語 and français within the time constraints.To register for a taster class you will need to fill out a registration form and subscribe to our Patreon page with an amount of your choice.
https://www.patreon.com/posts/1518440631 attendee
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