[London] From Moves to Grooves - Connection with Movement Workshop

From Moves to Grooves – A Movement Workshop for Interpreters

Facilitated by Stacey Green
Delivered in BSL or English depending on participants
5 Structed CPD Points
£235 (including VAT) + booking fees (Payment options available, see below)

What It's All About

This course is specifically for RSLIs, RSLTs, TSLIs, TSLTs and Level 6 Deaf Performers who want to explore movement, musicality, and embodiment in performance interpreting in a safe and creative environment.

Led by Stacey McCarthy (RSLI) – a choreographer and movement director with 20+ years' experience in theatre and the music industry – this session offers a brave, supportive space to unlock confidence, groove, and expressive endurance.

From Moves to Grooves introduces participants to the use of the body as a performance tool, developing awareness, expression, stamina, and presence. It will explore strategies to meet the needs of audiences and the demands of working in live performance, theatre, and music settings. Participants will discuss, experiment, and engage in practical exercises that focus on movement, musicality, posture, and storytelling through their bodies..

What the Day Covers

• Overview of the current landscape of movement
• The difference between movement and dance - looking at human behaviour, actions, gestures, social dance and how this can be utilised for character development
• Introduction to "groove-ment" – when movement meets rhythm
• Musicality in performance interpreting – Why it's important, connecting movement to rhythm, melody, and emotion
• Exploring different genres of dance and music and their impact on physical expression
• Building the scene – how space, staging, and physicality support storytelling. Practical exercises in storytelling through movement – embodying narrative and emotion
• Self awareness - exploring Body image, habits, posture, with use of movement techniques.
• The full process from accepting an assignment to leaving the assignment, how this affects us and how to holistically support and manage yourself at each stage.
• Exploring your unique self and movement through physicality
• Unpacking Songs – Linking movement and sign seamlessly to create richer interpretations. Moving the whole body to fully interpret lyrics, rhythm, and mood.

On completion of the workshop, interpreters will have:

• Gained an understanding of the role of movement and musicality in performance interpreting
• Explored techniques for physical storytelling through movement
• Increased awareness of their own physical habits, posture, and expressive range
• Practiced using their whole body to interpret meaning and emotion in music
• Developed strategies to connect with audiences through universal human behaviours and shared physical expression
• Gained confidence in working across different genres, spaces, and performance styles
  

Facilitator Bio

Led by Stacey McCarthy (RSLI- Stacey Green)- a choreographer, movement director and facilitator with 20+ years' experience in theatre, dance and the music industry. Stacey has an extensive background in teaching and leading workshops for community groups, young people and professional artists– this session offers a brave, supportive space to unlock confidence, groove, and develop expressive endurance.

🎓 Facilitator: Stacey McCarthy (Delivered in English or BSL depending on attendees)
📚 5 Structured CPD Points (NRCPD Approved)
☕ Tea, coffee, and biscuits provided – please bring your own lunch or use near by cafes.

Payment Options

You can choose the payment method that suits you best:

Option 1 – Pay in Full
Confirm your place immediately by paying in full.

You can pay by debit or credit card, and eligible customers will also see Klarna's "Pay in 3" option at checkout to spread the cost over three interest-free instalments.
Your course confirmation details are sent straight after checkout.

Option 2 – Pay £50 Deposit
Reserve your space today with a £50 deposit.

You'll receive automatic reminder emails 45 and 35 days before the course with payment details for your remaining balance.
The remaining payment must be completed no later than 30 days before the course start date to fully secure your place.

Your booking is confirmed once full payment has been received.

Course Confirmation & Minimum Numbers

Each course requires a minimum number of participants to run.
If the course has not reached sufficient capacity by 70 days before the start date, it may be cancelled in accordance with venue terms.
In this case, all deposits and payments will be refunded in full or rescheduled to next available date.

⚠️Booking early helps ensure your preferred course goes ahead and your space is guaranteed⚠️

Thank you for supporting accessible, high-quality CPD opportunities for interpreters.