Anna Karpuhina
Movement Coach and Choreographer
My Education
Moscow Regional College of Arts
Moscow State University of Culture – Master of Arts
Professional Experience
22 years in the field of theater and physical movement
35 + successful productions as a movement director and choreographer
Professional Dream
In 2020, I founded the PROposition Festival of physical drama, celebrating movement as the core expressive language for actors.
Bodily Intelligence: Enhancing body awareness and preparing the body for artistic tasks
Improvisation: Developing skills in spontaneous and creative self-expression through movement
Partnering: Teaching partner interaction, creating a cohesive team of actors working in a unified flow
Collaboration: Experienced in co-authoring works with directors
Professional Experience
Resonance Studio (Seattle)
2024: Early Stories of A.P. Chekhov
Choreographed and directed movement sequences for the production.
Conducted workshops to improve actors' physical performance.
Collaborated with the director to integrate movement with the narrative.
Theater 33 (Seattle)
2022: Roni the Robber's Daughter
2023: The Blue Bird
Created and directed choreography for multiple productions.
Provided actors with intensive training in contemporary dance and physical theater.
Worked closely with the production team to ensure cohesive visual and physical storytelling.
Theater of Possibility (Seattle)
2023: Love Letters
Designed movement and choreographic elements to enhance the storytelling.
Led rehearsals focused on physicality and movement improvisation.
Assisted actors in developing a deeper connection to their characters through movement.
Theater for Young Spectators (Moscow)
Period of Service: 15 years
Directed and choreographed
over 35 productions
Developed and implemented choreography for a wide range of theatrical productions.
Collaborated with directors and production teams to create dynamic and engaging performances.
Conducted regular movement classes and workshops for actors.
Improved the technical skills and stage presence of actors through targeted training.
