A pure deep dive into the coordination training as inspired by Grotowski’s and further

will be a pure deep dive into coordination training, as inspired by Grotowski and further developed by companies such as Song of the Goat and Bred in the Bone.

 

Coordination and its contributing elements have always been a solid part of the Via Negativa! training. This will hit the reset button and go back to the beginning, engaging in a thorough and deeper exploration.

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What is Coordination?

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Coordination has been the cornerstone of Andrew's practice for 15 years. It is a structured physical and vocal methodology that develops the actor’s ability to unify movement, voice, emotion, and awareness into one responsive system.

 

It explores and strengthens the actor’s fundamental capacity to relate to themselves, to others, and to their environment. Coordination helps actors find a genuine launch into text and connection—free from unnecessary judgement. It trains them to remain in a state of readiness and preparation, allowing scenes and text to emerge anytime, anywhere. Emotion is approached as a physical event, informed by a deep link between listening and connection.

 

It’s a process of self-discovery and knowing yourself as an actor. It is only recommended for actors with a strong foundation of technical craft—those who trust the techniques they've learned over time, knowing they’ll manifest naturally in the space without conscious effort. We’ll continuously pursue spontaneous reactions rather than rehearsed or externally imposed actions.

 

Rooted in listening—to oneself, to others, and to the space—it trains and deepens the actors ability to respond with immediacy and clarity, aligning intention with action. Developed from ensemble-based and music-informed traditions, coordination strengthens the actor’s ability to remain present, adaptable, and expressive in performance - regardless of environment.

 

If you enter a set or stage knowing that you're just entering into coordination—you’ll be amazed by the results.

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What Will It Look Like?

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Over 12 weekly sessions, the Coordination Deep Dive will provide a structured training that builds the actor’s ability to connect breath, movement, voice, and emotion into a continuous, responsive flow.

 

Through repeated practice, actors will develop a deeper capacity for dynamic listening: to their own body, to scene partners, and to the surrounding space. As this listening deepens, movement, voice, and emotion will begin to emerge together—action becomes emotionally charged, and emotion takes physical form.

 

Ultimately, coordination enhances the actor’s ability to respond instinctively and precisely, with presence, openness, and clarity in every moment of performance—without judgement and regardless of environment.