Artist Residency in Ameglia, Italy

Dennis received a grant from the IUGTE (International University Global Theatre Experience) and funding from the University Center for International Studies at the University of Pittsburgh to attend the week long Artist Oasis residency in June in Ameglia, Italy at the Monastero Santa Croce.  This creative residency is open to dancers, choreographers, actors and multidisciplinary artists passionate and inspired by movement, dance and Physical Theatre, interested in practical research of contemporary performance practice together with colleagues from all over the world. Arts Oasis provides an international epicenter for meeting artists of several countries, a safe environment for exploring new ideas and an exchange network for collaborations and creative partnerships.
 
At this residency, Dennis will study with theatre artist Sergei Ostrenko (Russian Theatre School) and be trained in various physical theatre techniques including Vysevold Meyerhold’s Biomechanics, Michael Chekhov’s gesture work, and the ensemble exercises of Jerzy Grotowski. 

After his week long residency in Italy, Dennis will then travel to London to participate in workshops and watch several productions of Shakespeare at The Globe Theatre and the RSC.

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