Kiki (Vasiliki) Selioni

Abstract

The focus of the research is an investigation into the links between Laban and Aristotle with the view to propose a new approach to movement training for the actor. The research will re-examine their concepts in order to establish similarities between their understanding of human praxis (in theatre).

I will propose how Laban develops the conceptual framework of Aristotle, providing not only a theoretical approach, but also a practical one, establishing the art of movement as science. The critical discussion will serve as a framework from which to propose a new way of applying Laban’s movement concepts to the movement training for actors.

The research will develop and present a syllabus of practical classes addressing actors’ movement training. The ultimate goal is to contribute an approach that can inform the way Laban’s concepts are taught and provide suggestions for the structuring of technical movement classes for actors.

Profile

Kiki has spent thirteen years teaching movement in Drama Schools (validated by the Ministry of Culture in Athens, Greece), as well as being a choreographer and movement consultant in Theatrical Productions in Athens.

She established Laban Studies in the curriculum of Drama Schools in Greece since 1997. All the Drama Schools that she has been working for are fully accredited by the Greek Ministry of Culture.

She currently acts as Personal and Academic Tutor in BA (Hons) Dance Performance at Metropolitan College / Roehampton University.

She is a Visiting Lecturer in Laban Studies at the MA programme of the Education Department of the University of Thessalias.

Productions

2009 choreographer, Yesterday, Today, Forever, musical director Elli Vosikiadou Thimeli, Theatre Athens

2007 movement consultant, Perasmata, written by G.Rousos, directed by M. Seibel, Anixto Theatro