Finding Your Movement Language
With Clara Chemtov — September 11, 18, 25 & October 2, 2026
In this workshop, we will explore different ways of crafting narrative and evocative movement languages. Each session will include a warmup for the body and the imagination, followed by a combination of text-based exercises, storytelling activities, rapid creation prompts, and group improvisation.
Movers will leave with concrete methods to create a personalized vocabulary that they can use to create their own work or communicate with others through movement.
Participants from all movement backgrounds are welcome!
Sliding Scale $10-$30 +HST.
Clara Chemtov
Finding Your Movement Language
Clara Chemtov is a Montreal-raised and Toronto-based dance artist and sound designer with a passion for spunky and theatrical creation. Since completing their BFA in Dance at York University, they have been exploring themes of queerness, humanity, and relationships through an absurdist lens. Their most recent works have been centred around “otherness”, researching dehumanization through movement and character work. Clara has been fortunate to work with notable choreographers including Alyssa Martin, Syreeta Hector, Jane-Alison McKinney, and Kyra Jean Green. When they aren’t busy creating, they can be found reading fantasy novels, drinking bubble tea, and inventing new soups.
Connect with Clara online at clarachemtov.com and on Instagram at @clarachemtov!
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