FALL 2026 WORKSHOPS
Based primarily on the methodologies of Kristin Linklater and Judith Koltai’s Embodied Practice, you will explore sensory awareness, freeing the breath/voice connection, resonance, and articulation through physical practice.
Sept 23 - Oct 21
4 Week Embodied Voice Study (For Performers)
Identify habitual patterns that are inhibiting a fully embodied experience and discover the power of your voice. This course is designed to build a personal voice practice. Over four weeks we will explore key elements such as breath awareness, postural alignment,sensory awareness, resonance, and emotional connection. You will leave with tools that you can continue to practice on your own, and help you gain confidence in your scene work and auditions. Time will be given in each session to integrate vocal discoveries into text and acting work. Please bring either a memorized monologue or poetry text (2 mins max)
Age 19+.
Wednesday Evenings 6:30-8:30pm
Sept 23-Oct 21 (no class Oct 7)
Carousel Theatre, Vancouver, BC
$125 per person
$35 drop in fee (limited spots available)
Oct 3
The Performer’s Voice & Movement Intensive
Join Erin Ormond and Cindy Block for a dynamic day of body/voice integration for the actor.
Through movement, breath practice, centering and sound we will explore physical, emotional and intellectual presence into resonance. This day-long intensive offers a supportive, playful and restorative atmosphere in which to expand your awareness, align your intentions and embrace your whole self in performance. Performers at any level will leave feeling more grounded, empowered and confident. Bring a short (no more than 1 minute) piece of memorized text (monologue or poetry)
Age 19+.
Saturday , Oct 3
10-4pm
Carousel Theatre, Vancouver, BC
$110 per person
Cindy Block, theatre performer, educator and coach has taught Voice, Movement, Storytelling and Shakespeare for over 25 years in theatre schools and professional institutions across the country including George Brown Theatre School, University of Toronto, Centre for Indigenous Theatre in Toronto and Yellowknife, York University Toronto, University of Victoria, the Humber College Comedy School, The Pro Actor’s Lab in Toronto, Soul Pepper Theatre, VanArts Acting for Film to name a few, and currently remains as a primary faculty member of the Moving Voice Institute (formerly Canada’s National Voice Intensive). Her research is centered in the integration of body, voice and text encouraging the performer to be fully present in the delicacy of the human condition. Her extensive study and application of Authentic Movement to the actor’s process of writing, performance and creation has been presented at the International Festival of Making Theatre in Athens, Greece and at the Roy Hart Center in France. She is currently Director of Qualicum Playback Theatre and End of the Road Productions located on Vancouver Island.
Workshops will take place at:
Carousel Theatre
1411 Cartwright Street, Vancouver, BC
(on Granville Island)