The American dancer Allan Wayne (1907-1978) created an experiential alignment and movement technique fusing elements of European ballet, classical Javanese dance, and bioenergetics that he taught to students for over 40 years before his death. His former student Paul Langland, a performer and teacher in his own right, organized what he learned from Allan during the last years of his life with principles and ideas from other forms of dance and somatic research, developing a distinct body of work which he named “Allan Wayne Work.”
Allan Wayne Workshop
This series of intensive workshops will be an opportunity for students to physically and energetically experience some of the key principles of Allan Wayne Work. Students will also be invited to explore how the physical and emotional flow of this work can contribute to more released and authentic vocal production.
Course Overview
What You’ll Learn
This series of intensive workshops will be an opportunity for students to physically and energetically experience some of the key principles of Allan Wayne Work, including: connecting to layers of muscular support, closer to the skeleton; utilizing these structures for more efficient uses of energy, expression, and fuller range of movement; increasing strength and flexibility; exploring individual and group improvisations rooted in Allan Wayne Work principles; and more. Students will also be invited to explore how the physical and emotional flow of this work can contribute to more released and authentic vocal production.
This workshop will be taught by the co-founders of the Allan Wayne Work Alliance, Brendan McCall and Brenna Palughi who trained under Paul Langland. Collectively, these three bring over 75 years´ worth of experience teaching this work to actors, dancers, and singers all over the world.
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What is the Meisner Technique?
The Meisner Technique is a highly regarded acting method developed by Sanford Meisner. It focuses on truthful and spontaneous acting, emphasizing the actor’s connection with their scene partner.
Do you offer acting classes for beginners?
We do—in fact, most of our classes can be taken without any prior experience. Our Conservatory and Intensive programs each offer foundational training which can be equally suitable for someone just starting out and for the seasoned actor, as can most of our Special Topicsclasses (unless prerequisites are otherwise noted). At our studio, how much or how little experience a student has is much less important than the student’s sincere desire for and commitment to becoming the best actor they can be.
Do you offer virtual classes?
Most of our offerings are in-person, because we believe that face-to-face instruction allows us to develop a more nuanced understanding of our student’s strengths, current challenges, and progress. It also allows both teacher and student to be fully present, and for students to connect with their peers. That said, we occasionally offer virtual Special Topics classes. Please refer to the Programs and Classes page for more information.
Do you offer Scene Study classes?
TK Studio offers an Advanced Scene Study class taught by Nathan Flower for students who have already completed foundational training. On occasion, Terry teaches a Scene Study Master Class at the Studio, online, and outside of New York City. He has taught at studios in Los Angeles, Atlanta, and Berlin. Please contact Christopher Booth to inquire further.
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