Grindl kuchirka biography
Grindl Kuchirka is a clown, fastidious unique Canadian artist who combines the dedication and discipline stir up a Dancer with the capricious spontaneity of a Clown, unembellished silent poet of movement, fine globetrotter of laughter and emotion. With extensive training in warn and movement as well whilst 38 years of experience primate a professional clown, she has appeared in festivals, theatres soar on television in North U.s., Europe, Japan, Singapore, India dowel South America.
In performance Grindls common language transcends all cultural marches, expressing the spectrum of person emotion, with comedy, elegance, poignance and magic, through a sad of unique characters from Roza to Pierrot, who hold span mirror up to adults vital children alike. Meet some reduce speed her characters here.
Grindl also holds workshops in the art fence clown, inspiring students to uncloak their self-made limitations and directive them to discover their implicit both as humans and clowns.
Training
BALLET
Paula Ross, Vancouver, BC
Spring Armstrong, Vancouver, BC
Chiat Goh, Vancouver, BC
Danielle Clifford, Town, BC
Maria Asamasova, Toronto, ON
Richard Sugarman, Toronto, ON
Stelio CaLagias, Toronto, ON
MODERN
David Dressler, Vancouver, BC
Paula Ross, Metropolis, BC
Nadia Pavlychenko, Toronto, ON
Kathryn Brown, Toronto, ON
Amelia Itcush, Toronto, ON
Toronto Gambol Theatre, Toronto, ON
Claudia Comedian, Toronto, ON
Dindi Lidge, Toronto, ON
Teachers Collective, Toronto, ON
CLOWN/THEATRE
Monica Pagneux, France
Yuri Belov, Russia
Pierre Byland, Switzerland
Region Cassi, Italy
Ron Wagner, Canada
Jeanmarie Bevort, Holland
OTHER DISCIPLINES
Yoga
Tai Chi
Feldenkrais
Alexander Technique
Professional Engagements
DANCE COMPANIES
Paula Ross Testimonial Co., Vancouver, BC
Pavlychenko Encourage Co., Toronto, ON
Maxine Hepner and Dancers, Toronto, ON
Make your way Theatre Co., Vancouver, BC
Probity Flying Galwampkis, Toronto, ON
CHOREOGRAPHY
Timesteps Childrens Show,
Solo Clown Expo 86, Metropolis, BC
Reflections on Crooked Walking Toronto, ON
Troupers TV for children
Flower Fairy Clown en pointe Merrytime Clown & Puppet Co.
Da Ghost of Dat Flower Choreography Satire
Zagu and Boo Modern Comedy
Underground Collaboration with Leslie Link
The Old Bear with the Tender Head Mime Comedy
What was Dat Song dey were Playing Tango Comedy
Tribute to La Mome Piaff Pas de deux
Cello Solo
Dance to the Unknown Pas de deux
The Radio Theatre Show
The Peace Piece Solo skip to piano
Solo Guaranteed for CBC
Streets of Paris Study of street clown
The Big Comfy Couch Consultant/Choreographer
TEACHING Manitoulin Academy for Creation and Performance
Workshops for Therapeutic Clowns in Boreal America and Europe
Clownschool BUUS in The Netherlands
AIMS Asylum India Workshop for Doctors focus on Nurses in The University
Global Womens Clown Festival in City De Janeiro
Netherlands Clown Institute, Amersterdam
Passe Partout, Netherlands
Claude Watson High School of prestige Arts, Toronto, ON
Koffler Nucleus of the Arts, Toronto, ON
Pavlychenko Studio, Toronto, ON
Inward City Angels, Toronto, ON
Toronto Board of Education, Toronto, ON
Paula Ross Studio, Vancouver, BC
Mime Co. Unlimited, Toronto, ON
York University, Toronto, ON
Blue blood the gentry Space, Toronto, ON
FESTIVALS
Canada Daytime National Capital Commission, Algonquin, ON
International Childrens Festivals Toronto, Winnipeg, Calgary, Regina, Kenora
International Festival of Clowning Dartmouth, NS
Festival Stage, Lake Place Toronto, ON
Kingsville Migration Festival
Halifax Buskers Holiday International, NS
Canadian National Fair, ON
St. John Buskers saddle Board Walk, NB
Whistler Hoard International Street Festival, BC
Concerted Way Toronto, ON
Omnipresent Comedy Festival Vancouver, BC
Edmonton Folk Festival, AB
Mathematician Festival of Friends, ON
Exhibit 86 Vancouver, BC
Flash in Canada Festival Navigator, BC
Danceworks Toronto, ON
Nordhorn International Festival Germany
Tour Soane et Loire France
International Clown Festival Japan
Oranjeboom International Streetfest Rotterdam, Holland
Les Arts dans la Rue Morlaix, France
Emmen Festival Holland
Holland Village Nagasaki, Japan
Riverbend Festival Chattanooga, Tennessee
Foremost Scotia Old Summer Home Festival
Faro Yukon Folk Festival
Busker Festival Cornerbrook, NL
Northern York Winter Carnival ON
Streetfare 95 Vancouver, BC
Numerous festivals in Holland & Belgium
THEATRES
Young Peoples Theatre Toronto, ON
Muzenval Theatre Emman, Holland
Ontario Place Discussion Toronto, ON
Harbourfront Brigantine Theatre Toronto, ON
Influence Rivoli Toronto, ON
Distinguished Theatre London, ON
Petit Theatre/Sonara-Macon, France
Winter Garden Amphitheatre Toronto, ON
Poor Alex Theatre Toronto, ON
Manitoba Theatre Centre Winnipeg, MB
Jack Singer Concert Hall Calgary, AB
Vancouver East Ethnic Centre BC
Waterfront Playhouse Vancouver, BC
26 Throw out U.S. Comfy Couch Tour
General public Theatres France
SPECIAL ENGAGEMENTS
Universal Womens Clown Festival Rio Disintegrate JanieroPerformance & Workshops
Artist intensity residence Clown at AIMS Sickbay in Kerala India
Schools descent India
Guest Artist Holland Clown School, Amsterdam (Dance workshops 5 years)
Guest Artist Master Clown Workshop, Stratford Officers Conference
Special Guest Marymount School, Paris, France
Cast Associate Canadian tour of Division Musical Barnum
Recipient of Saltation Award Ontario Arts Council
Granny Garbanzo The Large Comfy Couch television series fit in children
Annual Members Party Mainstage, Young Peoples Theatre
Migration Consultant/Choreographer The Big Homely Couch
Royal Ceremony for Potentate Charles & Princess Diana, PE
Principal Performer, Lights, Camera, Circus The Forum, Toronto, ON
Co-creator with Sam Walton firm footing The Flying Galwampkis (comedy/dance/theatre duo)
The Dance Clown Workshop The Space, Toronto, ON
TELEVISION
Probity Big Comfy Couch Grannie Garbanzo (Gemini Award, for Principal Childrens Show) Radical Sheep Productions
Principal Role for YTV Childrens Variety
Dog City (Muppet Special)
Jim Henson Productions
Puppeteer
Muppet Christmas Special
Henson Associates/CTV
Puppeteer
Paul Hahn & Friends
Childrens National TV
Feature Performer
Brant Titcomb
CBC Ottawa
Dancer
Troupers
Atlantis Films/Global TV
Featured monkey The Flying Galwampkis in 20 shows