Contemporary clown is an art of living, connection, and the present moment. It gives a stage form to our raw humanity – awkward, tender, funny, and moving. It offers a gift to the audience: they themselves become part of the tableau.

Without masks or makeup, it teaches us to stop “pretending to act” and simply be present, letting ourselves be traversed by the moment. It is not an end in itself but a catalyst for presence, creativity, letting go, and freedom of expression. It invites us to transform our limits, emotions, failures, and impulses into something poetic, absurd, or touching. Through play, the ordinary becomes extraordinary, full of surprises, mischief, and imagination.

Short international workshop – 2 days or introductory “Being on Stage”: exclusive clown focus or a mix of clown and stage presence.

A quick and effective immersion to discover or deepen a practice

The workshop addresses two complementary goals:

– Explore the clown, a naive, poetic, and unconventional character.

– Develop stage presence, the art of being yourself on stage with impact and authenticity.

Stage presence differs from clowning, as it is aimed at anyone who wants to perform on stage or speak publicly. It focuses on mutual listening, creativity, spontaneity, letting go, audience interaction, and using vulnerability to serve your performance.

Clowning adds another layer: the performer shares their inner life and emotions with the audience, aiming to communicate what they experience in the moment and touch spectators through every possible means.

These workshops help participants become aware of their body and emotions, step back, dare to show vulnerability, and transform personal experiences into artistic expression. The goal is to connect joyfully with the audience, allowing them to feel what the performer feels and, ultimately, create an immersive and fully engaging experience.

Dare to be a clown and explore the essence of clowning. Training and connection exercises include physical, vocal, and emotional clowning practices, followed by improvisation. Define your clown’s objectives, identify obstacles, and learn to embrace them. Work on energy, interaction, and create the framework for your clown performance. Strengthen your desires, pleasure, conviction, and the challenges of stepping on stage. Refine your characters and clown—voice, body, costume. Expand your range of clowning skills and tools, dare to express authentically and vulnerably, and develop your imagination and creativity. Play with failure, innocence, and limits. End with a relaxation session and/or reflection.

Expand your range of acting, creativity, and communication tools to deepen your clowning skills and become the creator of your own performance, story, and artistic universe. Build, clarify, and refine your clown’s world. Nurture your clowning creativity, self-confidence, and self-realization. Dare to express vulnerability, be authentic, and create meaningful interaction. Discover your clown, develop your clowning performance, share your vulnerability, and engage the audience through genuine connection.

Pre-registration required by email at theatremoderne@yahoo.fr or by phone at +33 6 82 35 79 69

No prerequisites.

Pre-registration required by email at compagnielesclowns@yahoo.com or by phone at +33 6 82 35 79 69

No prerequisites.

International tensive workshop – Clown: exclusive clown focus or combined with stage presence.

To build a solid foundation and make rapid progress

The workshop addresses two complementary goals:

– Explore the clown, a naive, poetic, and unconventional character.

– Develop stage presence, the art of being yourself on stage with impact and authenticity.

Stage presence differs from clowning, as it is for anyone who wants to perform or speak on stage. It focuses on mutual listening, creativity, spontaneity, letting go, audience interaction, and using vulnerability to enhance your performance.

Clowning adds another dimension: the performer shares their inner life and emotions with the audience, aiming to convey what they feel in the moment and touch spectators in every way possible.

These workshops help participants become aware of their body and emotions, step back, dare to show vulnerability, and transform personal experiences into artistic expression. The goal is to connect joyfully with the audience, allowing them to feel what the performer experiences and create an immersive, fully engaging experience.

Dare to be a clown and explore the essence of clowning. Training and connection exercises include physical, vocal, and emotional clowning practices, followed by improvisation. Define your clown’s objectives, identify obstacles, and learn to embrace them. Work on energy, interaction, and create the framework for your clown performance. Strengthen your desires, pleasure, conviction, and the challenges of stepping on stage. Refine your characters and clown—voice, body, costume. Expand your range of clowning skills and tools, dare to express authentically and vulnerably, and develop your imagination and creativity. Play with failure, innocence, and limits. End with a relaxation session and/or reflection.

Expand your range of acting, creativity, and communication tools to deepen your clowning skills and become the creator of your own performance, story, and artistic universe. Build, clarify, and refine your clown’s world. Nurture your clowning creativity, self-confidence, and self-realization. Dare to express vulnerability, be authentic, and create meaningful interaction. Discover your clown, develop your clowning performance, share your vulnerability, and engage the audience through genuine connection.

Pre-registration required by email at theatremoderne@yahoo.fr or by phone at +33 6 82 35 79 69

No prerequisites.

Pre-registration required by email at compagnielesclowns@yahoo.com or by phone at +33 6 82 35 79 69

No prerequisites.

International intensive workshop: Artistic Project « Creation »

From idea to stage: create a unique artistic performance

Here you come, whether you have a vague or clear project, and we’ll move forward together! For more information, call me and we’ll see if the workshop is right for you!

Circus artists, dancers, actors, puppeteers, singers…

carrying a writing or clowning project, or amateurs with clowning experience.

– Define the clown’s objective, identify obstacles, and learn to embrace them

– Dramaturgy and writing a framework from improvisation to creating a performance

– Build and structure the foundations of a number or show

– Deepen the basics of improvisation

– Use props, costumes, and space to support your writing

– Differentiate the intentions and goals of the clown and the clown-writer

– Write the text, emotional states, obstacles, and your intention

– Refine successful improvisations while maintaining pleasure

– Write for the body

– Create your universe: costume, makeup, space, props, music, and body

Pre-registration is required by email at theatremoderne@yahoo.fr or by phone at +33 6 82 35 79 69.

No prior experience required.

Pre-registration is required by email at compagnielesclowns@yahoo.com or by phone at +33 6 82 35 79 69.

an idea of artistic or social project

International Clown Coaching & Artistic Support

Individualized work on expression, confidence, and showcasing your artistic universe

Three Options for Artistic Support

1. Show Creation – External Perspective or Staging

Dramaturgical construction: clarify and refine the creative process

Define the purpose of the show

Create the show’s framework (canvas)

Embody the work: from idea to incorporation in clown performance

Develop a clown-writing method

Identify and overcome creative blocks together

2. Clown Direction, Clown Coaching, and Actor & Clown Writing Work

Develop a sensitive, authentic, and vulnerable performer

Enhance interaction with the audience

Expand creative potential

Deepen character research

Move from reflection to action

Boost your clown creativity and personal potential

3. Develop Your Clown and Improvisation Skills for Personal Growth

Discover freedom through clown play

Create interaction with the audience

Engage emotionally and transform it into strength

Learn the basics of clowning

Speak and perform with ease

Gain confidence

– Develop your identity and creativity as a performer

– Assert your personality and uniqueness in a stage setting

– Integrate an engaged presence in relation to the audience and other group members

– Strengthen group energy and team cohesion

– Shape and stage your ideas

– Clarify your artistic message and define your artistic approach

Pre-registration is required by email at theatremoderne@yahoo.fr or by phone at +33 6 82 35 79 69.

No prior experience required.

Pre-registration is required by email at compagnielesclowns@yahoo.com or by phone at +33 6 82 35 79 69.

No prior experience required.

Our Approaches and Tools in Clowning and Stage Presence

Our clown workshops are based on a supportive, encouraging pedagogy, allowing each participant to explore their imagination and spontaneity at their own pace.

We work through:

Body play and improvisation: physical and stage exercises that free creativity, encourage letting go, and develop responsiveness on stage.

Listening and interaction: learning to connect with the audience and scene partners while cultivating authenticity and openness.

Emotions: transforming vulnerabilities, clumsiness, or shyness into sources of artistic expression and shared joy.

Theater and movement tools: techniques from acting, dance, and breathwork to strengthen presence, expressiveness, and self-confidence.

Our goal is to provide a space where everyone can discover themselves differently, dare to be authentic, and reconnect with the simple joy of play.

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From Stage Presence to Clown: Creative Awakening and Deep Connection with the Audience

Stage presence differs from clown work because it is aimed at anyone who wants to perform on stage or speak in public. In stage presence, participants develop mutual listening, creativity, spontaneity, letting go, interaction with the audience, and vulnerability in the service of their art.

In clown, an additional layer is added: the performer shares their inner life and emotions with the audience, aiming to convey in real time what they are experiencing on stage and touch the spectators in every possible way.

These workshops help participants develop body and emotional awareness, gain perspective, dare to show vulnerability, and transform personal experiences into art. The goal is to connect with the audience in a way that allows them to feel what the performer feels, creating empathy and offering a fully immersive experience.

Here are some testimonials from our clown workshops.

 
 

“I discovered the art of clowning in the 1990s, and since then, it has become the guiding thread of my artistic and human journey. What I love most about clowning is its ability to reveal our authenticity, vulnerability, and joy. Today, I am committed to helping each person explore their stage presence and dare to embrace their uniqueness through this art that I am so passionate about.”

Istvan Van Heuverzwyn – Clown & Stage Presence Workshop Coach

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Stage clown : Bon cadeau ou organisation d’un stage chez vous

Vous avez également la possibilité d’organiser un stage dans votre région et je viens avec plaisir.

Vous pouvez offrir un stage à vos proches avec les bons cadeaux.

Coaching clown et accompagnement artistique à la création

Captiver et convaincre son auditoire grâce à la présence scènique

1. Vous êtes un artiste, chanteur, one man/woman, danseur, troupe de théâtre, conférencier qui souhaite être accompagné dans son projet artistique, dans l’écriture de votre numéro ou spectacle ? Vous souhaitez travailler sur votre présence, votre interactivité et augmenter votre charisme?

2.Vous êtes clown et vous souhaitez de l’aide pour votre création ?

Je propose des accompagnements individuels ou en petit groupe pour :

• Développer votre présence scénique • Créer ou affiner un numéro ou une performance

• Clarifier et incarner votre langage artistique singulier • Préparer une prise de parole scénique ou publique

Je peux vous aider à articuler votre histoire et vous donner des clefs pour l’écriture et le jeu clownesque à partir de votre personnalité et votre clown. Je vous accompagne en direction de jeu dans votre solo, duo, trio ou en collectif.

La prise en charge par un OPCO comme Afdas, Fifpl est possible.

Au plaisir de vous rencontrer !

stage clown Paris

Du théâtre d’impro au clown : Éveil créatif et connexion profonde avec le public

Le théâtre d’improvisation se différencie du théâtre car on n’apprend pas un texte, mais on improvise à partir de ce qui se passe dans le présent sur scène, des mots donnés par le public ou le présentateur au début du jeu, voire d’un canevas. On peut aider en définissant un lieu, une profession, un temps. On va donc interpréter et rentrer dans la peau des personnages, voire des objets.

Dans le théâtre d’impro on développe l’écoute mutuelle, la créativité, la spontanéité, le lâcher prise. En clown, on rajoute une couche de plus, c’est à dire l’acteur-improvisateur va partager son vécu interne, ses émotions avec le public dans le but de partager ce qu’il vit à l’instant où il joue afin de toucher le spectateur par tous les moyens.

Le clown permet de développer la conscience de son corps, de ses émotions, de prendre recul, de jouer avec ses limites et ses échecs, d’oser montrer sa vulnérabilité, de ce qu’on vit et de le partager pour s’en libérer. L’idée c’est de se connecter avec plaisir au public afin qu’il puisse ressentir ce que l’acteur vit, voire créer de l’empathie pour lui. Grâce à cela le public va vivre une expérience immersive et totale !