IDC Choreography for Stage & Screen 3

Question 1

The term 'intimacy choreography' differs from 'blocking' primarily because it:

Accepted Answer

Specifically addresses the consensual negotiation and precise movement design of vulnerable physical contact

Answer

Intimacy choreography encompasses the consent process, collaborative movement design, and performer safety protocols that standard blocking does not address.

Question 2

Which document should an intimacy coordinator review before designing choreography for a screen production?

Accepted Answer

The nudity rider or personal appearance rider attached to each performer's contract

Answer

Nudity riders and personal appearance riders legally define what each performer has consented to, forming the non-negotiable baseline for all choreography decisions.

Question 3

A director requests that an intimacy scene be 'spontaneous' and unrehearsed to capture authentic emotion. The intimacy coordinator's response should be to:

Accepted Answer

Explain that choreographed intimacy can still appear organic, and that unrehearsed contact violates performer consent protocols

Answer

Spontaneity in intimate contact without prior choreography and consent is a safety violation; skilled coordinators help achieve organic-looking results through thorough preparation.

Question 4

When working with minors on productions that include scenes of simulated affection (non-sexual), the intimacy coordinator must additionally:

Accepted Answer

Ensure a parent or guardian is present, follow child labor laws, and apply stricter movement limitations

Answer

Minors require additional safeguards including parental/guardian presence, adherence to child labor protections, and even more conservative choreography standards.

Question 5

The 'check-in, check-out' protocol in intimacy work refers to:

Accepted Answer

Brief conversations before and after each intimate scene rehearsal to assess performer wellbeing

Answer

Check-in and check-out conversations bookend each intimate work session, giving performers a structured opportunity to voice concerns or debrief.

(IDC) Intimacy Directors and Coordinators Certification Practice Test

(IDC) Intimacy Directors and Coordinators Certification Practice Test

IDC Choreography for Stage & Screen 3