Upcoming Labs

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Yorgos in a studio, demonstrating with his arms stretched wide
PAR IS

Presence in Acting | Paris

12 Sep – 12 Sep 2026
Le Tapis Volant

An immersive three-day workshop dedicated to cultivating presence and authenticity in performance. This work is a journey toward uncovering one’s most authentic self and embodying a free, uninhibited artistic spirit. Through embodiment practices, participants explore how the body can serve as a gateway to deeper awareness, expression, and connection on stage. We will also work directly with the text, treating it as a living partner that invites curiosity and personal discovery. Guided by the tasting principle, artists are encouraged to experiment and stay open to what emerges in the moment.

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Par is

Back to the Body

25 Sep – 27 Sep 2026
Le Tapis Volant

A three-day explorative Lab dedicated to deconditioning, unfolding, and freeing the mind and body to feel your grounded presence. Open to performers and non-performers alike, this workshop creates space to slow down, build awareness, and listen to the impulses shaping how we move and connect. Through guided embodiment practices and grounding exercises, participants loosen habitual patterns to uncover a more spontaneous, authentic presence—whether you're an actor deepening your craft or simply curious about reconnecting with your body and instincts.

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2025 Physical Lab retreat participants posing for a group photo at the ancient theatre of Aptera
Cre te

Physical Lab Retreat | Crete

28 Sep – 5 Oct 2026
Armonia Retreat Center

The Physical Lab Retreat is our flagship annual event for actors—a six-day immersive experience on the beautiful island of Crete where performers from around the world come together to deepen their craft. Participants receive in-depth one-to-one coaching on a chosen piece of text while developing a professional performance reel. Each day blends embodiment practices, reflection, and creative exploration to strengthen presence and expressive range. The retreat fosters a vibrant artistic community, with shared meals, time by the sea, and the inspiring landscape of Crete.

Instructors Yorgos Karamalegos and Tatiana Spivakova standing side-by-side in a studio overseeing a workshop, hands by their sides and a relaxed yet focused expression on their faces.
Marse ille

Presence in Acting | Marseille

19 Oct – 22 Oct 2026
La Réplique

Join Yorgos and Tatiana for an immersive four-day workshop exploring presence, authenticity, and truthful performance. Through embodiment practices and deconditioning work, participants are invited to shed ingrained habits and cultural conditioning, allowing something more essential to emerge—a state in which body, mind, emotion, voice, and instinct move together as one. A rare opportunity to work alongside two passionate practitioners and discover new dimensions of yourself, both as an artist and as a human being.

Yorgos in a studio, demonstrating with his arms stretched wide
Vien na

Presence in Acting | Vienna

26 Oct – 29 Oct 2026
Studio Barada
4 Places Remaining

An immersive four-day workshop dedicated to cultivating presence and authenticity in performance. This work is a journey toward uncovering one’s most authentic self and embodying a free, uninhibited artistic spirit. Through embodiment practices, participants explore how the body can serve as a gateway to deeper awareness, expression, and connection on stage. We will also work directly with the text, treating it as a living partner that invites curiosity and personal discovery. Guided by the tasting principle, artists are encouraged to experiment and stay open to what emerges in the moment.

Cre te

Fitness & Embodiment Retreat | June 2027

29 May – 5 Jun 2027
Armonia Retreat Center

Return to the core principles of Fitness and Embodiment with Alex & Yorgos for our first-ever June retreat. This special edition returns to the roots of the programme, focusing on connection, presence, and personal growth. Through fitness workshops and embodiment practices, participants deepen awareness and explore more intentional ways of relating to themselves and others. Each day blends movement, reflection, and shared experience in a supportive environment. Meals and accommodation are included, with time for excursions to the beach and nearby local hotspots.