Areas of Study

INTENSIVE WORKSHOPS

1, 2, or 4-week programs

June 22-July 18, 2025

DePauw University
Greencastle, Indiana

The Intensive Workshops are Lessac Kinesensic training programs in bodyvoice exploration for actors, teachers, performers, directors, broadcasters, presenters, therapists, and somatic educators covering Arthur Lessac’s texts, The Use and Training of the Human Voice, and Body Wisdom: The Use and Training of the Human Body as well as the on-going evolution of the training to reflect current research in bodyvoice knowledge.

Individual and Small Group Instruction
180 hours of Intensive Training (4-Week)
Certification Opportunities
Lessac Kinesensics is an ISMETA Approved Program

IS THIS TRAINING FOR YOU…?

Yes, if you are:

In Theatre Education: College and Secondary Educators, Advanced Students (MFA)
A Performance Professional: Actors, Directors, Musical Performers, Voice actors, Voiceover artists
In Communications: Broadcasters, Presenters, Podcasters
A Voice and Speech Therapist or Speech-Language Pathologist

TUITION & HOUSING RATES

☞ Early Bird rates end December 15, 2024

DISCOVER: Introduction to Kinesensics and application to life and creative contexts.
Experience and explore introductory Lessac Kinesensic concepts, such as, body pain relievers, relaxer-energizers, Body NRG’s, Vocalizations, and Vocal NRG’s, as applicable to well-being.
Price includes housing.
Early Bird price expires December 15, 2024
DIVE DEEPER: In-depth exploration of bodyvoice awareness for performance and personal growth.
Building on introductory concepts, week two will deepen your embodied understanding and navigation of Lessac concepts towards an effective performance of self.
Price includes housing.
Early Bird price expires December 15, 2024
ADVANCED APPLICATION: Applying Kinesensics bodyvoice awareness to specific performance and communication contexts and bridging Kinesensics with all areas of life, performance, communication, and self.
Price includes housing.
Early Bird price expires December 15, 2024

HOUSING

Tuition covers all instruction and activities, facilities use, and housing in a single occupancy room. Housing is in a community of apartment suites with kitchens and shared baths. Basic kitchen cookware and linens provided.

Meal options in the DePauw dining facility may be offered at an additional rate.

HOW TO APPLY

An application and interview are required for all of our programs.
Enrollment is limited and based on acceptance. Early application is advised.
Applicants must be 20+
Deposits are required at the time of acceptance*

Financial Assistance and currency rate adjustments are available. Options for financial aid are considered once your deposit is received. Priority is given to those attending the 4-week program.

We acknowledge and address systemic barriers that prevent access and opportunities for those who have been historically and economically excluded.

We are committed to creating affordable solutions to provide equal access wherein our participants can thrive without being constrained by historical and economic inequities. While we list our fees in US Dollars, our teams work with every individual and strive ensure that neither socioeconomic status nor currency conversion rates create insurmountable barriers to those who want this work.

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FOR MORE INFORMATION

Have questions? Please email us at Intensives@LessacInstitute.org

MEET THE FACILITATORS

**Crystal Robbins**
Master Teacher
Santa Monica College, Owner TheaterPLAY, LA-based coaching,
Los Angeles, CA, United States

**Nancy Krebs**
Master Teacher
Voiceworks Studio, Performer, Singer Songwriter, Baltimore, MD
United States

**Deb Kinghorn**
Master Teacher
Professor Emeritus
University of New Hampshire
FL, United States

MEET OUR COORDINATOR

**Tim Good, PhD**
On-Site Coordinator
Lessac Certified Trainer
Professor of Communication and Theatre, DePauw University, Greencastle, IN, United States

ABOUT DEPAUW UNIVERSITY

DePauw University, located in the historic town of Greencastle, Indiana, just 45 minutes from Indianapolis, is a fully residential liberal arts college. The close-knit community thrives on personal interaction and a shared dedication to academic and campus excellence.

Greencastle, with a population of around 10,000, is a lively hub that attracts students, visiting artists, and thought leaders from around the world. The downtown area, seamlessly connected to DePauw’s campus, offers a great space to meet friends, enjoy local dining, watch a movie, and experience a variety of community events and performing arts.

Situated in Putnam County, which boasts the most protected nature preserves in Indiana, DePauw is surrounded by natural beauty. Just steps from campus, the university’s 520-acre nature park features over nine miles of trails winding through forests, fields, and an old limestone quarry. The area offers a perfect setting for hiking, running, or conducting biological research, with one of Indiana’s largest waterfalls located just a few miles away.

To learn more visit: https://www.depauw.edu/

And: https://www.cityofgreencastle.com/

SAMPLE DAILY SCHEDULE

8:00am-12:30pm
Large Group bodyvoice/breath/movement classes

12:30-2:00pm - Break

2:00-3:30pm
Small Group - vocal focus

3:30-4:30pm
”Buddy” session and/or one-on-one session with Master Teacher

Evenings - Asynchronous reading/homework

*REFUNDS AND PAYMENT DEADLINES

To reserve your space, we require the following deposits for each workshop. Deposits are payable upon acceptance into the program and must be received prior to submitting an application for tuition assistance.

4 week Intensive $250 deposit

2 week Intensive $150 deposit

1 week intensive $100 deposit

Full payment for all workshops due May 15th, 2025.

We understand that in some cases plans must change. If you are no longer able to attend, please inform crystal.robbins@lessacinstute.org as soon as possible. Refunds are issued per the schedule below. Please plan accordingly.

Refund Schedule

90-Day Cancellation (by March 21, 2025), Full Refund of monies paid, less administrative fee of $50 (for all programs).

60-Day Cancellation (by April 21 2025): Refund of all monies paid minus your original deposit amount above.

30-Day Cancellation (by May 21, 2025) Refund of 50% minus your original deposit. Non-refunded amounts (minus the deposit) can be used toward future events.

1-29 Day Cancellation (anything after May 21, 2025) No refunds are given after May 21. A credit will be issued that can be put toward further events, minus your original deposit amount which is not refundable.