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Join ISTA for a two-day immersive professional development studio designed for theatre educators eager to deepen their physical theatre practice and ignite student creativity through movement.In this high-impact, hands-on workshop, participants will collaborate with Highly Sprung—the UK’s leading physical theatre company for young people—exploring their unique approach to physical storytelling and ensemble work.

Over two dynamic days, you’ll build technical skills in movement dynamics, contact work, lifts, and shifts, all taught with a focus on safety, trust, and emotional connection. Through devising exercises and collaborative composition techniques, you'll discover practical strategies for guiding students in creating original, movement-driven performance work. The workshop also emphasises inclusive practice, offering tools to cultivate a supportive environment where all students feel empowered to take creative risks, express themselves physically, and take ownership of the theatre-making process.

Ideal for educators seeking fresh inspiration, practical tools, and a deeper understanding of how to harness the power of the body in performance.