This masterclass is delivered by David Calvert, Paula Clarke, and SoSo Ní Cheallaigh. It is open to d/Deaf, disabled and neurodivergent participants who are interested in pursuing a career in professional theatre.
The masterclass will involve 5 hours of dynamic physicality. It will involve Qi Gong muscle and tendon stretching, which is a system of coordinated body-posture and movement, breathing, and meditation; ‘Yoga Nidra’ exercises that challenge mind and body awareness; contact improvisation, and the creation of physical imagery.
You can also request other accommodations. You can see some examples below.
You can request these in different ways:
We require two weeks’ notice to organise a British or Irish Sign Language interpreter for an event. Our funds are limited, and some accommodations take time to organise. Please give us as much notice as possible so we can do our best to meet your requests.
‘University of Atypical for Arts and Disability’ operates under the legal name of ‘Arts and Disability Forum’. Registered office address is Ground Floor, 109-113 Royal Avenue, Belfast, Co Antrim, BT1 1FF. Company Registration Number is NI051776. Charity number 101588.