ABOUT ME
I am a queer Intimacy Coordinator and Intimacy Director based in Tio'tia: ke, colonially known as Montreal. My training comes from an evolution of my experience as an actor. Having my BFA in theatre performance form Concordia University (2016) has given me embodied knowledge in the dramaturgy of movement and expression of the human body. Having worked as an actor in film, TV, voice and theatre for 10+ years I understand the range of personal creative processes actors use to approach their craft and how to work within those processes and work mindfully with impulses. I believe that story-telling should be sensorial and I enjoy creating from a place of curiosity and collaboration.
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My personal and professional curiosities about the intersection of sexuality and mental health brought me to the Institute of Somatic Sexology where in 2020 I completed my Embodied Counselling Certificate. Intimacy Coordination and Direction is the culmination of my passion for sensorial storytelling , movement based approaches to performance and advocacy for wellness.
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I am in my final review for certification by Principal Intimacy Professionals one of Canada's leading industry groups of Intimacy Coordinators and hold over 200hrs of training from institutions such as IDC, TIE, NSIP and PIP.
EXPERIENCE
INTIMACY COORDINATION
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Plan B (Intimacy Coordinator) - CBC
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Thanks To The Hard Work of the Elephants (Intimacy Coordinator - CouKuma Productions
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What Comes Next (Assistant Intimacy Coordinator) - Next Moon Media Inc.
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Old Guys In Bed (Intimacy Coordinator)- Old Guys Productions
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Gwen Shamblin: Starving for Salvation- Muse Entertainment INC
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A Night with Luca and Sylvia (Intimacy Coordinator) - Glass Man Pictures
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Fat Lady Sriracha (Intimacy Coordinator) - Sriracha Productions
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PromPact (Assistant Intimacy Coordinator) - Bear Claw Productions / Disney +
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Silent Disco (Intimacy Coordinator) - HafCaf Prodcutions
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Before We Were Told (Intimacy Coordinator) - SK Enlightenment Films Canada
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Pulmerian Babushkas (Intimacy Coordinator) -8 Bit Media
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BDE (Assistant Intimacy Coordinator) - BDE Productions
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The ReBrand (Intimacy Coordinator) - True Sweetheart Films
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INTIMACY DIRECTION
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Be More Chill (Intimacy Director) - Penumbra Theatre
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Meet Me (Intimacy Director) - Teesri Duniya Theatre
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Rocky Horror Picture Show (Intimacy Director) - Mainline Theatre
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Reefer Madness (Intimacy Director) - Contact Theatre
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The Girl Next Door (Assistant Intimacy Director) - Painted Fern Productions
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Loosing it All at the End of the World (Assistant Intimacy Director) - Up in the Air Theatre
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Sages of Chelm (Intimacy Consultant) - Segal Centre for Performing Arts
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WORKSHOP/ FACILITATION
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Consent in Creative Spaces - Concordia University Department of Theatre (2022, 2023)
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Workshop Leader - Introduction to Acting, ACTT 201- Concordia University (2017 - present)
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Consent + Boundaries - Concordia Association of Students in Theatre (2022)*
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Introduction to Intimacy for the Stage - ATUS McGill (2022) *
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Consent in Creation Spaces - Ensemble 1- Concordia University (2022)*
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Embodying Your 'No' - Ensemble I - Concordia University (2021)*
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Where Are You Teaching From - 2 day intensive (2020)
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Embodiment Coaching - in person/virtually (2020- present)
PIP Pilot Program Introduction to Intimacy Coordination (16 weeks)- Principal Intimacy Professionals
PIP Pilot Program Choreography Intensive (3 day in person) - Principal Intimacy Professionals
PIP Mentorship Program (6 months) - Principal Intimacy Professionals
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IDC Level Two - Rocio Mendez + Charlie Baker
IDC Let’s Talk About Intimacy: Approaching Communication - Yarit Dor
IDC Artistic Directors: Considerations for Intimacy- Maya Herbsman
IDC Supporting Transgender and Non-Binary Artists, Part 2 - Maybe Burke
IDC BDSM for Theater, TV and Film - Dr. Timaree Schmitt
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TIE Intimacy Coordination - Chelsea Pace
TIE Intimacy Choreography - Chelsea Pace
TIE Modesty Garments and Barriers - Chelsea Pace
TIE Best Practice - Chelsea Pace and Laura Rikard
TIE Staging Sex: Outercourse - Chelsea Pace
TIE Foundations in Race Intimacy and Consent - Kaja Dunn
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ACTRA MONTREAL Introduction to Intimacy (2-day in person) - Siobhan Richardson
NSIP Leadership and Compassionate Communication - Jennifer Baroll
NSIP Kiss Masking Choreography - Rachel Lee Flesher
NSIP Boundaries and Consent in Performance Creation - Mia Schachter
NSIP Representation in Intimacy: Sex and Gender in Performance - Megan Gilron
NSIP Representation in Intimacy: Sex and Gender in Performance, Part 2 - Megan Gilron
NSIP Choreographing Kink - Chelsea Morgan
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ICOC Justice, Equity, Diversity and Inclusion for Intimacy Professionals - Chelsea Morgan
Right To Be - Bystander Intervention Training
Right To Be - Bystander Intervention 2.0: Conflict De-Escalation
Transgender Training Insititute Supporting Transgender and Non-Binary Artists - Maybe Burke
Slow Sweat Sexological Bodywork: The New Ethics Of Pleasure - Alejandro Karasik
Mental Health Commission of Canada - Mental Health First Aid
Mental Health Commission of Canada- Mental Health First Aid Supporting Youth
ACTSAFE Motion Picture Industry Orientation
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CONCORDIA UNIVERSITY BFA Theatre Performance Specialization, with Honors, 2016 (training included: Anne Bogart’s Viewpoints, Meyerhold's Biomechanics, Corporeal Mime, Laban, Clown and Stage Combat - Level One)
SITI Suzuki & Viewpoints - Ellen Lauren
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THE INSTITUTE OF SOMATIC SEXOLOGY Embodied Counseling Certification
THE INSTITUTE OF SOMATIC SEXOLOGY Embodied Counseling Supervision Program - Deej Juventin
Here is a small excerpt of what this certification program taught:
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Engaged in regular self-practice of body awareness exercises
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Created practices that support increased awareness in the body
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Studied the development of somatic psychology and BodyMind therapy
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Studied and developed qualities that support practitioners in working effectively with clients
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Studied the connection of the body’s systems and consciousness
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Developed basic skills for working with strong emotion and trauma
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Facilitated supervised embodied counselling sessions