The Biodynamic method

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The biodynamic method is based on the principles of “minimal action’’ and body dynamics in order to achieve the organicity of a body that is released from any form of unwilling tension. Performers practice applying and controlling appropriate tension in the body, with forms of action called bio-pressures and bio-spins. Through these actions, the performer learns to reduce strain on their muscles. Gradually, the spine becomes the medium through which the body moves. Every move of the body becomes smoother and body parts are linked, whilst the back of the body supports every form of physical action. A new, organic plasticity is revealed in the performer. Biodynamics is closely linked on the study of the great masters of dance and theatre (Meyerhold, Stanislavski, Graham, Bejart, Bausch). The main influence of the laboratory research is the final stage of investigation in Grotowski’s program, “Art as a Vehicle”. It is also based around Meyerhold’s work on pressures. This was gradually developed further by Ioannis Mitrou in the “principle of minimal action”, that was mentioned previously.

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Within this frame, the art of singing becomes an act of performing. In other words, body and voice work together as a unit, which results in the uniqueness of each one when these are connected.  Voice technique is achieved through the constant exploration of the abilities of the "singing body", that is, the vocal resonators existing in it.