Living Art in a cultural Desert
Katie Duck is a renowned multidisciplinary artist, performer, teacher and pioneer with a career spanning several decades. Originally from the United States, she has lived in Italy, England and is now based Netherlands. Duck is celebrated for her innovative multidisciplinary approach to performance art, blending dance, theater, music, and text in her work.
Duck uses a microscopic view of improvisation as both a creative tool and a performance strategy. Her work often blurs the line between composition and spontaneity, challenging traditional notions of performance by incorporating elements of sound, voice, movement, and visual design into her practice. Her performances are often characterised by their spontaneity and interaction with the audience, as well as their exploration of themes such as vulnerability, identity, and the human experience.
Duck is also known for her dedication to teaching and mentoring young artists, leading workshops and residencies around the world. As a teacher, she has developed a distinctive teaching style that integrates multi disciplines into a holistic approach. She encourages performers to embrace their individual artistry while exploring the dynamics of collaboration. Her workshops focus on developing a heightened awareness of time, space, and presence in a sound driven performance platform. She has been involved in educational programs worldwide, influencing generations of artists.
A key figure in experimental performance, Katie Duck’s contributions have significantly influenced contemporary processes towards real time performances. She has collaborated with musicians, dancers, and visual artists throughout her career, with performances that are often described as dynamic, raw, and deeply engaging.
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Local work Amsterdam
Body Body Body Classes. Lessons lead towards improvisation. Thursday and Fridays, 16:00-18:00 / 10€
June – Thursdays 19, 26 / Fridays 20, 27
Attic Studio. Wilhelminastraat 139-3, 1054 WC, Amsterdam
Go here for more information about Body Body Body classes
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Multidisciplinary Workshop for musicians, actors, dancers, singers and performance artists. June 29 Sunday 11:00-18:00 / 50€
Attic Studio. Wilhelminastraat 139-3, 1054 WC, Amsterdam
Go here for more information about multidisciplinary workshop
Register in advance with your dates for classes and the workshops: katieduckmail@gmial.com
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A course program, 11:00 to 18:00 daily, that leads towards performances at the Ventilator Cinema and Bar on the 22nd and 23rd of August.
We are also offering, in the first week of the course, August 18-19, a Multidisciplinary workshop with Katie Duck, 14:00-18:00 in the Ventilator Cinema. This workshop does not include the full program towards performance. It is offered for those who wish to do Katie’s intensive workshop on it’s own.
To register for the summer course program towards performances go to:
If you want to register for the two day day Multidisciplinary workshop with Katie Duck go to:
Performances Summer course 2025
Work Abroad
July 5 and 6 WAINSGATE DANCES, England
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July 12 Caddaford Barn Studio Devon, England
Multidisciplinary workshop with Katie Duck. For dancers, actors, musicians and performance artists
Saturday 14:00 to 18:00 / £40
Caddaford Farm Buckfastleigh Devon TQ11 0JT
Register by email: katieduckmail@gmail.com
“Sky” is a film with an improvisation setting for multidisciplinary live art interactions.
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July 13 Sunday Ashburton Arts Centre Devon England
Performers: movement and text
Andy Williamson: saxophones, bass clarinet, piano. Ben Roberts: cello
Ashburton Arts Centre 15 West Street, Ashburton, Devon, TQ13 7DT
Doors and bar open at 7pm / Book at: boxoffice@ashburtonarts.org.uk
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Attic Studio Performances
The Attic Studio is a domestic space on the fourth floor of my apartment. I support casual performances by local artists, usually on a Sunday evening. Events are scheduled spontaneously. Go here for updates
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Mailing list
If you want to stay updated about my classes, workshops and performances in the Attic Studio Amsterdam, join my mailing list: katieduckmail@gmail.com
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Work Abroad
Go to Agenda to find further workshops and performances abroad 2025