Initiation to Clown
Initiation to Clown is for anyone who has an interest in the art of clown and who wants to be introduced to Francine Côté’s method, but who has little to no training or professional experience in theatre, circus or dance.
Initiation to Clown Class
Through a series of basic physical theatre exercises, participants will develop a better awareness of their bodies, openness, enjoyment of play, creativity, and emotional listening to themselves and the audience, all while learning to use specific techniques related to clowning: public gaze, fixed point, rhythm, emotion/movement/text, etc. These exercises will allow them to begin exploring a clown character starting from themselves. The instructor adapts to the needs and level of each participant. The workshop takes place in an atmosphere of trust and lightness.
Other Workshops
Explore larval, full, and expressive mask work through physical preparation, character creation, improvisation, gesture, rhythm, and wordless theatrical play with Johanne Benoit.
The 2026 - 2027 Program is NOW AUDITIONING! (Auditions are FREE)
***Scholarships are available!**
A $500 deposit is required to secure your place in the program. The balance of the tuition fee will be paid over 2 installments*. (*Additional payment plans are available.)
In therapeutic and health care clowning, the art of clowning is adapted to the specific conditions and needs of individuals in hospital, rehabilitation, palliative or hospice care.
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