With over 40 years of experience in the field TOM STROUD is a choreographer and director known for his integrated approach to theater and dance.  A graduate of the Simon Fraser University School for the Performing Arts, he has performed and toured with companies across the country and his works have been commissioned and presented by companies, festivals, and presenters coast to coast.   

 

In 1991 Tom was appointed as the Artistic Director of Winnipeg’s Contemporary Dancers (WCD) where, during his 14-year tenure, Stroud created numerous works for the company and spearheaded national and international collaborations that resulted in residencies and performances in Canada, the United States and Mexico.  In 2002, he was awarded the prestigious Choo San Goh Award for choreography.   

 

In 2005 Stroud joined the faculty of the Department of Theatre and Film at the University of Winnipeg teaching compliment included movement, embodiment for actors, image-based theatre, acting, as well as directing productions for the department.  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.  He is a founding member of the Emotional Fluency Project and currently leads workshops in Emotional Fluency Training for Actors.