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Thank you for visiting my page! Hi, I’m Kaoru, an Intimacy director(ID), a new profession in our industry here. I’m working with the director and choreographing intimate scenes like a ‘spicy scene’. In the past, scenes of an intimate nature have been left to the performers’ improvisation or the director’s discretion. Including the safety of the actors and crew, just like Stage Combat or Period Dance, ID provides choreography and preparation. I would like to respect each individual’s unique sensibilities, fitness level and director’s vision more. At the same time, I aim to enrich and enhance the whole experience of storytelling.
Also, I have been teaching and coaching actors, singers, and dancers as a movement teacher/acting coach for over 20 years, so please feel free to discuss and ask questions. Having been trained first as an actor/dancer, I know that spicy scenes can be awkward. Strangely, we sometimes had to improvise or make suggestions based on our personal experiences and imaginations, which never happened with SC or PD! ( I’ve never been asked how I punch and kick my ex’s buttocks; the same applies with Period Dance; I’ve never met anyone who was asked to show their ‘personally experienced’ Viennese Waltz in a courtroom! in front of everyone in rehearsals unless you are an expert! ) That is partially why I trained myself to further my knowledge and equip myself with expertise to serve our fantastic team here. Most of my pupils and students often had issues or worries concerning the scenes of intimacy, just like we sometimes do for Stage Combat or Period Dance. I have extensive knowledge and experience in Actor Movement, so you don’t have to worry about improvising without consent or being pressured to do something outside your boundaries. I have my specialist training and am happy to tackle any problems or concerns together. I usually outline the scenes and choreograph movements and gestures to create the effect we want to achieve in the story. If you have any questions or want more clarification, please do so; I am happy to explain or walk you through the process step by step so that we are all on the same page. Sometimes, we have to express our feelings or concerns in words and say the sentences even if they are considered already solved tasks because we are not telepathic! I make notes as we go, but if I miss something or forget something, please do not hesitate to let me know. I appreciate your help.
1. Empowering Actors and Singers to Deliver Their Best Performances By integrating an Intimacy Director into your production, actors and singers clearly understand the visual impact of their movements, boosting their confidence on set. With precise, repeatable choreography, we eliminate uncertainties and misunderstandings, streamlining rehearsal time and enhancing overall efficiency. As this emerging profession gains recognition worldwide, production quality has markedly improved. Unlocking Creativity Through Reassurance Through the organisation of movements and meticulous choreography, actors and singers can focus on the scene’s content without anxiety. This enables a natural performance that resonates deeply with the audience, enhancing the production’s overall impact.
2. Adding Magic to Your Scenes: The Additional Choreographer An Intimacy Director provides a safe environment for actors and staff to focus entirely on their performance, particularly during intimate scenes or those involving sensual expressions. Through professional choreography and clear communication, we demonstrate the essence of the theme, effectively realising the director’s vision. Enhancing Production Quality Through Professional Care By respecting the intentions of both actors and directors and by choreographing and organising movements with precision, we eliminate ambiguity and maximise each scene’s expressive power. This allows performers and staff to concentrate on their areas of expertise, ensuring they deliver their best.
3. A Collaborator to Bring the Director’s Vision to Life An Intimacy Director offers robust support in actualising the director’s vision and deepening the production’s thematic elements. By organising and clearly articulating each scene’s movements, we foster harmony across the production team, ensuring the creative vision is realised in its most potent form. Creating a Creative Environment While Reducing Stress With the inclusion of an Intimacy Director, actors and staff can focus on their roles with peace of mind, reducing stress while maximising their creative potential. Additionally, we offer choreography that considers the demands of repeated performances and changes in venue, tailored to each performer’s stamina and physical characteristics.

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