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ADULT SPRING COURSES 2024
autumn classes coming soon!
ACT SING DANCE IMPROVISE
Close Encounters classes will draw from the unique and extensive international expertise of the leaders, covering acting, improvisation, physical comedy, dance, musical theatre, voice, and script writing. Expect challenging, novel and inspiring task-based activities to enhance and expand your performance skills and confidence. We offer courses for both novice and professional artists ages 18+. All our courses are offered in English.
"A fantastic place for both newbies and experienced actors! I have been in other theatre classes in the past, but CET is beyond anything I've ever experienced!"
Andrada Racoare
IMPROVISATION
- Mon, 06 MayCET Studio, Zürich06 May 2024, 19:30 – 21 Jun 2024, 21:30CET Studio, Zürich, Pfingstweidstrasse 101, 8005 Zürich, Switzerland06 May 2024, 19:30 – 21 Jun 2024, 21:30CET Studio, Zürich, Pfingstweidstrasse 101, 8005 Zürich, SwitzerlandParticipants will engage in exercises designed to develop listening skills, characterisation, narrative, spontaneity, and teamwork. The focus will be on scene structure and long form. We will also target acting skills to elevate your game play! Former improvisation training is a requirement.
- Wed, 15 MayCET Studio, Zürich15 May 2024, 19:30 – 21 Jun 2024, 21:30CET Studio, Zürich, Pfingstweidstrasse 101, 8005 Zürich, Switzerland15 May 2024, 19:30 – 21 Jun 2024, 21:30CET Studio, Zürich, Pfingstweidstrasse 101, 8005 Zürich, SwitzerlandParticipants will engage in exercises designed to develop listening skills, characterisation, narrative, spontaneity, and teamwork. The focus will be on short form games and scene structure. No experience necessary just a willingness to play!
- Fri, 31 MayCET Studio, Zürich31 May 2024, 18:00 – 21:00CET Studio, Zürich, Pfingstweidstrasse 101, 8005 Zürich, Switzerland
- Sat, 01 JunCET Studio, Zürich01 Jun 2024, 11:00 – 17:00CET Studio, Zürich, Pfingstweidstrasse 101, 8005 Zürich, Switzerland
ACTING
- Tue, 07 MayCET Studio, Zürich07 May 2024, 19:00 – 30 Jun 2024, 21:00CET Studio, Zürich, Pfingstweidstrasse 101, 8005 Zürich, Switzerland07 May 2024, 19:00 – 30 Jun 2024, 21:00CET Studio, Zürich, Pfingstweidstrasse 101, 8005 Zürich, SwitzerlandHave you ever wanted to act? Want to harness the power of your voice? Learn how to communicate with your body? Learn the craft of acting in our Spring 2024 Acting for Beginners course! The course culminates in a performance of a play! No experience necessary, just a willingness to play.
- Thu, 16 MayCET Studio, Zürich16 May 2024, 19:30 – 27 Jun 2024, 21:30CET Studio, Zürich, Pfingstweidstrasse 101, 8005 Zürich, Switzerland16 May 2024, 19:30 – 27 Jun 2024, 21:30CET Studio, Zürich, Pfingstweidstrasse 101, 8005 Zürich, SwitzerlandIn this exciting course, we will focus on unpacking scenes and monologues. You will learn how to be fully present in a scene and to act with honesty and authenticity. We will explore the methods of Stanislavski, Grotowski and Meiser to elevate your acting. Former acting training is a requirement.
- Multiple DatesSat, 27 JulCET Studio, Zürich27 Jul 2024, 10:30 – 28 Jul 2024, 18:30CET Studio, Zürich, Pfingstweidstrasse 101, 8005 Zürich, Switzerland27 Jul 2024, 10:30 – 28 Jul 2024, 18:30CET Studio, Zürich, Pfingstweidstrasse 101, 8005 Zürich, SwitzerlandJoin Federico Marsicano's 2 day "Acting for film" workshop! Learn the fundamental aspects of understanding the text and what is hidden in it within the scene. This workshops is designed for all levels.
DANCING
- Thu, 16 MayCET Studio, Zürich16 May 2024, 18:00 – 27 Jun 2024, 19:15CET Studio, Zürich, Pfingstweidstrasse 101, 8005 Zürich, Switzerland16 May 2024, 18:00 – 27 Jun 2024, 19:15CET Studio, Zürich, Pfingstweidstrasse 101, 8005 Zürich, SwitzerlandBob Fosse’s choreographic style is often recognized for its turned-in knees, arched backs, tucked arms, articulated fingers, and was always infused with rich character subtext. Come discover the great dance numbers from Fosse’s CHICAGO, SWEET CHARITY, CABARET, and more! No experience necessary!
- Fri, 17 MayCET Studio, Zürich17 May 2024, 09:30 – 28 Jun 2024, 10:45CET Studio, Zürich, Pfingstweidstrasse 101, 8005 Zürich, Switzerland
- Fri, 17 MayCET Studio, Zürich17 May 2024, 11:00 – 28 Jun 2024, 12:30CET Studio, Zürich, Pfingstweidstrasse 101, 8005 Zürich, Switzerland17 May 2024, 11:00 – 28 Jun 2024, 12:30CET Studio, Zürich, Pfingstweidstrasse 101, 8005 Zürich, SwitzerlandEmbark on a transformative journey of self-discovery and expression with our Body Harmony & Expression class. This class is designed to help you reconnect with your body, explore movement, and express yourself freely in a supportive and non-judgmental environment.
- Sat, 25 MayCET Studio, Zürich25 May 2024, 10:30 – 29 Jun 2024, 12:15CET Studio, Zürich, Pfingstweidstrasse 101, 8005 Zürich, Switzerland25 May 2024, 10:30 – 29 Jun 2024, 12:15CET Studio, Zürich, Pfingstweidstrasse 101, 8005 Zürich, SwitzerlandIn this exciting course, students will be introduced to the art of physical theatre. We will create original pieces of theatre by using our body as an expressive instrument to communicate meaning. No former training required - just a willingness to play!
SINGING
- Sat, 25 MayCET Studio, Zürich25 May 2024, 15:45 – 29 Jun 2024, 17:30CET Studio, Zürich, Pfingstweidstrasse 101, 8005 Zürich, Switzerland25 May 2024, 15:45 – 29 Jun 2024, 17:30CET Studio, Zürich, Pfingstweidstrasse 101, 8005 Zürich, SwitzerlandIn this fun vocal intensive for beginners, we will focus on learning the music from hit Broadway shows! This class is designed for passionate and novice singers. You will learn how to unleash your voice and to perform with presence.
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