TIPP Courses for SpotLight Musical Theatre Members
Inner Technology - Workshop: An Inside-Out Approach to Overcoming Performance Anxiety
A two-hour overview of the TIPP approach which includes an orientation to the Principles of Health
Realization and a hands-on demonstration of techniques to eliminate performance anxiety.
Instructors: Cindi Claypatch and Richard Grossman.
“This workshop really exceeded my expectations! Thank you so much for the opportunity to participate! I left feeling great and still am looking back on what I learned.”
Inner Technology - Part 1: An Inside-Out Approach to Overcoming Performance Anxiety
A one-hour orientation to the Principles of Health Realization. Particpants will gain a practical understanding
of the concept of core health, its importance and the role that a calm mind plays in connecting with it. With this understanding, participants can reduce their anxiety, get out of their own way and allow their common sense, intuition and creativity to optimize their gifts.
Instructor: Cindi Claypatch
“I value Health Realization and Cindi’s teaching style above and beyond ANY academic, personal or professional development that I have experienced. It has given me insights into my innate core and has made me a more grounded, patient, and insightful person. If you are open to making yourself the best you can be, take the plunge; you won’t be sorry.”
– Ann Coates, Health Realized, Eden Prairie Schools
Inner Technology - Part 2: An Inside-Out Approach to Overcoming Performance Anxiety
A one-hour hands-on session covering specific techniques to overcome performance anxiety. Participants will gain an understanding of the root cause of performance anxiety and will learn how to become fearless and confident performers.
Instructor: Richard Grossman
“I want to recommend this workshop. It has helped me tremendously in being able to let go and just play... a great tool to have in helping you get past the point of worry and self-judgment, and to just go out and play--in all areas of life. You will not regret taking this class.”
– Alex Walker - ComedySportz, Stevie Ray’s, CustomAct, and Mystery Cafe.
Guided Meditation for Stage Performers
A 75-minute hands-on session demonstrating how specific meditation, guided imagery and other techniques
can clear the mind and allow the artist’s innate gifts and talent to flow naturally. The instructor will lead the students on a guided meditation to help them experience, first-hand, how it feels to be grounded and focused.
Instructor: Cindi Claypatch
“I expected the class to be good, but I never thought I would get as much as I did. It was far beyond what I imagined. I felt so much energy and gained confidence in my own abilities. I’m ready for the next class!“
– Ann Lear
Just Beat it: Drumming for Multi-taskers
A 75-minute session that demonstrates how group drumming effectively programs the mind to remain clear and calm in order to facilitate simultaneous rhythmical expression from the body and artistic expression from the spirit — especially helpful for musical theater performers. This class requires each participant to bring something small such as a tupperware container and wooden spatula to beat on.
Instructor: Richard Grossman