Body and Movement: Theoretical Perspectives on Somatic Practices

This examination investigates the theoretical perspectives on somatic practices in performance, focusing on how physical embodiment influences expressive capacities. Emphasis will be placed on body awareness and movement techniques.

Somatic practices offer significant insights into the relationship between the performer’s body and the creative process, as they enhance the performer’s ability to convey meaning through movement. This approach has implications for various performance traditions and training methods.

The exam will assess candidates' ability to articulate key somatic theories and analyze their application within various performance contexts. Candidates should illustrate their understanding through examples of somatic techniques.

Candidates are encouraged to engage with both historical and contemporary somatic practices, supporting their analysis with relevant case studies and theoretical texts.