Silent Present-The Art Of Non Verbal Improvisation

Biblioteca de Alcântara, Lisboa.

Silent Present-The Art Of Non Verbal Improvisation

This event is for 16 and over - No refunds will be issued for under 16s.

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NORMAL €69.55 (€65.00)
24 July 2026 from 2:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.

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SILENT PRESENT Workshop - THE ART OF NON-VERBAL IMPROVISATION
 
Before words, there was the body. Non-verbal communication is the most direct and truthful form of expression. In non-verbal improvisation, the performer cannot rely on dialogue or verbal explanation. Everything is constructed through presence, intention, rhythm, and physical clarity. This workshop invites participants to reconnect with the body as the primary tool for storytelling. Through silence and movement, performers explore how emotions, relationships, and narratives can emerge without spoken language. Silence is not empty. It is a space of heightened attention—where the body listens, reacts, and creates meaning. Participants will explore: Physical presence and body awareness; Clarity of gestures and intentions; Use of space and imaginary environments; Emotional expression without words; Rhythm, timing, and physical narrative; Nonverbal interaction in solo, duo, and group improvisations. The workshop draws inspiration from pantomime, physical theater, and improvisation, offering practical tools applicable to stage performance, improvisation formats, and visual theater.
 
Language: English
 
Date/Time: July 24 (Friday) from 2:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. 
Duration: 3 hours
Location: José Dias Coelho Library in Alcântara
(R. José Dias Coelho 27 - 29, 1300-327 - Lisbon)

About DAN CODREANU:

Dan Codreanu is a Romanian actor, puppeteer, improviser, and improvisation coach with a strong background in visual and nonverbal performance.
He graduated from the National University of Theater and Film “I.L. Caragiale” (UNATC) in Bucharest, specializing in puppetry. For 13 years, he was a core member of the “Tandarica Animation Theatre,” Romania's largest and most prestigious puppet theater, where he performed in a wide variety of productions and developed a deep understanding of object theater, movement, and visual storytelling.

Since 2016, he has been actively involved in the international improvisation scene. He has performed at major improvisation festivals in Europe, including Leuven, Uppsala, Amsterdam, Sofia, and Athens, collaborating with artists from diverse cultural and performative backgrounds.
In addition to his work as an artist, he is an experienced trainer, teaching workshops on nonverbal improvisation and puppetry. He has taught internationally, including in Amsterdam and Leuven, focusing on physical expression, presence, playfulness, and the intersection between puppetry and improvisation.

His artistic work lies at the crossroads between theater, improvisation, and visual performance, with a strong emphasis on embodiment, imagination, and live creation.