Our Guest today is AWFC member, Tom Stroud

https://emotionalfluencyproject.com/home

Tom is an award-winning  choreographer with over 40 years of experience in the field. He has performed and toured with companies across Canada and his works have been commissioned and presented by companies, festivals, and presenters coast to coast. For 14 years he was Artistic Director of Winnipeg’s Contemporary Dancers (WCD) where he spearheaded national and international collaborations that resulted in residencies and performances in Canada, the United States and Mexico. 

In 2005 Tom joined the faculty of the Department of Theatre and Film at the University of Winnipeg.  He currently holds the position of Senior Scholar at the Department of Theatre and Film. His research examines emotion science, embodiment, and the actor’s creative process in contemporary performance practice.

In 2012 Tom began training in the Emotional Effector Patterns under the guidance of master teacher Laura Bond. He is currently an Emotional Body Lead Instructor and a certified Alba teacher. 

Tom shared his journey from restless youth to discovering where he belongs, and how teaching the science and practice of Emotional Fluency Training for Actors keeps him in a joyful place he calls home.