IDC Training & Workshop Facilitation 4

Question 1

Which statement most accurately describes the relationship between play and safety in IDC workshop facilitation?

Accepted Answer

Structured play and low-stakes games early in a workshop actively build the psychological safety needed for intimate work

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Play should be delayed until full trust is established, typically after several sessions

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Play is appropriate only during warm-up and should not intersect with consent discussions

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Play-based exercises are optional enrichment for advanced practitioners only

Question 2

When facilitating a workshop that includes simulated romantic or sexual content, the IDC's 'outside-in' technique refers to:

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Establishing physical choreography first, then layering emotional intention over precise movement

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Building emotional truth before establishing physical choreography

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Starting with text analysis before any physical exploration

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Working from the audience's perspective inward toward the actors' experience

Question 3

A facilitator notices one participant is consistently self-isolating during partnered exercises, appearing withdrawn but not requesting a formal opt-out. The best response is to:

Accepted Answer

Approach them privately during a break to check in and clarify their needs without pressure

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Publicly acknowledge their participation level and encourage fuller engagement

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Assign them a role that removes them from partnered exercises for the remainder of the session

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Wait until the debrief to address it so you don't single anyone out

Question 4

In IDC training, the 'intimacy continuum' concept is used primarily to:

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Help practitioners understand that intimacy in performance exists on a spectrum from non-contact emotional work to explicit physical choreography

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Rank the severity of consent violations on a legal scale

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Categorize which types of intimacy require union representation

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Establish standardized pricing tiers for IDC services by scene complexity

Question 5

Which facilitation practice best models consent culture for participants during a workshop on intimacy coordination techniques?

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Asking for permission before demonstrating a touch on a volunteer's body during instruction

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Having participants sign a blanket consent form at workshop registration

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Relying on non-verbal cues to gauge participant comfort during demonstrations

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Demonstrating all techniques on a trained assistant rather than workshop participants

Question 6

When an IDC practitioner facilitates a workshop for a company that has never used intimacy coordination before, which early session element has the highest strategic value?

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A clear explanation of what intimacy coordination is, why it matters, and how it protects everyone in the room

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A case study of a well-known production that used intimacy coordination successfully

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A demonstration of complex choreography to establish the facilitator's credibility

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An anonymous survey to gauge how much participants already know before proceeding

Question 7

What is the primary reason IDC training emphasizes that facilitators should avoid using the word 'comfortable' when checking in with participants?

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'Comfortable' sets too high a bar; a participant may consent while feeling nervous, and discomfort is not automatically a boundary violation

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The word is legally ambiguous and could affect liability if a claim is later filed

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The word may be misunderstood by non-native English speakers in diverse casts

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'Comfortable' implies the facilitator is prioritizing participant feelings over the director's creative vision