Biomecanical Etudes

One of the core physical training practices I work with are Myerhold’s Biomechanical Etudes. Simply put, I have never encountered an actor who has mastered these etudes and has not had an excellent command over their physical faculties. Here you will find versions of Myerhold’s 5 main Etudes:

1) Throwing the Stone

2) Shooting the Bow

3) The Slap

4) Stab with the Dagger

5) Leap to Chest

(the version of “Leap to Chest” here is a reimagined version of the original)

1) Throwing the Stone (Solo)

2) Shooting the Bow (Solo)

3) The Slap

4) Stab with the Dagger

5) Leap to Chest

1) Throwing the Stone (Group)

2) Shooting the Bow (Group)

Acrobatics

Much can be said about the world of acrobatics and shared weighed exercises and how they may contribute to to the well rounded and reliable actor. Here you will find a video playlist of 23 acrobatic and shared weight exercises I find useful in training.