Storytelling Through Movement Performance
Location:
Online
Program Duration:
12 days / 60 training hours
Date and Time:
22nd Nov to 7th Dec (11am - 4pm)
Program Language:
Arabic
Number of Seats:
20
About the course
A specialized training program that explores storytelling through movement performance, focusing on how stories and meaning are constructed and communicated through the body, movement, rhythm, singing, and various performance elements.
The program covers key concepts of narrative and meaning-making, narrative analysis methodologies, narrative structures, dramaturgy, and the role of the audience in interpreting performance. It also examines storytelling within traditional arts, rituals, and performing arts heritage.
It incorporates practical applications and case studies that enable participants to analyze selected performance examples and develop performance-based narratives using movement and other performance elements.
Outcomes
By the end of the course participants will be able to:
- Define fundamental concepts of narrative and meaning-making, alongside their analytical methodologies in performing arts.
- Interpret the roles of the audience and dramaturgy in constructing narrative and shaping meaning in performance.
- Analyze elements of narrative and meaning in selected examples of movement performance.
- Utilize movement, body, rhythm, and performance elements to construct and design an integrated performance narrative.
Entry Requirements
- This course is open to all community members aged 18 years and above, who have a high school diploma or higher accreditation.
- Provide proof of experience in one of the following fields: performing arts, cultural heritage, field documentation, archiving, cultural research, event and performance organization and production, or tour guiding.