Guildhall School of Music & Drama Movement for Actors Summer Course
Guildhall School of Music & Drama

Guildhall School of Music & Drama

Movement for Actors Summer Course

London, United Kingdom

Summer Course

2 days

English

Full time

GBP 285

On-Campus

* bookings close at 5pm on Friday 3 July 2026 / when the course reaches full capacity

Key Summary

About: This two-day course at Guildhall School of Music & Drama introduces a practical approach to actor movement. Participants build body awareness, alignment, strength, flexibility and flow, and learn to create theatrical expression through movement solo, in pairs and as an ensemble. Rooted in body-based principles, the course emphasizes play, curiosity and embodied intelligence, helping participants move with clarity, confidence and connection. Bring comfortable clothing, thick socks (you'll also work barefoot), a change of t-shirt and paper and pen.

Career Outcomes: Graduates can pursue roles as actors, movement directors, movement coaches, physical theater performers, choreographers for stage and screen work.

About Movement for Actors 

This new, practical, and energising two-day course introduces a dynamic approach to actor movement. Participants will build body awareness, develop alignment, strength, flexibility, and flow, and learn to create theatrical expression through movement - individually, in pairs, and as an ensemble. Rooted in body-based principles, the course emphasises play, curiosity and embodied intelligence, helping participants move with greater clarity, confidence and connection.  

Do I need anything for the course?  

  • Comfortable clothing
  • Thick socks (but you will also work barefoot)
  • Change of t-shirt
  • Paper and pen 

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