About this three-day intensive
An intensive for performers who wish to deepen their physical practice and explore the possibilities of parkour within a domestic and theatrical context.
This intensive is a period of exploration within the creation of ROOM, a new performance in which Kasper Vandenberghe and Matt McCreary physically explore the tension between chaos and structure, control and letting go. It is precisely this tension that will be at the heart of the performance. Parkour has its roots in public space and urban architecture. For ROOM, this language is transposed into an intimate, domestic setting.
During this intensive course, we will explore how we can make that transition. Through parkour, slapstick, domino effects and playful tensions between chaos and structure, we will explore the relationship between the body and matter.
Chairs, tables, lamps and other everyday objects shift from being passive props to active counterparts on stage. The focus is on physical exploration, risk, timing, falling, getting back up and developing material through the direct interaction between body and object.
Research questions to be addressed
- How can we use objects in a domestic setting to encourage movement?
- How are we moved by matter?
- How do objects prompt our bodies to take action?
- What happens when pieces of furniture start to move?
- How does the interplay between chaos and structure arise?
Who is it for?
The intensive is aimed at professional parkour performers, acrobats and dancers with a strong physical practice. Participants must not be afraid of falling and must be prepared to undertake an intensive physical programme. Artists interested in the relationship between movement, objects and the stage space are also welcome to apply.
The number of places available is limited. To take part, please send us a short statement of interest (5 lines) and your CV to info@ecdf.be by 24 September 2026. You will be notified by 28 September at the latest as to whether you can take part in the workshop.
