IPA

Application season is on! If you have been waiting for the chance to apply for intimacy coordinator training with IPA then now is your moment to do so! We are currently accepting applications for our Class of 2026 cohort until Monday, April 20th at 11:59pm Pacific Time. Online Sunday classes will start in May 2026 and the program will wrap up in September 2026 with an in-person workshop in Amsterdam. A detailed info sheet on the program is available on our website, as well as the link to the application. We look forward to reading your application! #intimacycoordinator #intimacycoordination #ictraining #intimacyprofessionalsassociation

If you work in the live performance space -- whether that's theatre, circus, dance, musicals, etc. -- and you've been interested in upskilling and adding intimacy choreography to your work, now is the time to do it! Applications for our Intimacy Choreography for Live Performance (ICLP) program are closing in just a few days and this is your last chance to start training to be an intimacy choreographer with IPA this year. Since completing their training just a few months ago, students in last year's ICLP Class of 2024 have already: ✨Worked as the intimacy director/choreographer for local theatres in the US and the UK 🎼Lead workshops at several national European opera houses 🎭Assisted as the intimacy director on a major regional stage in Canada 💫Continued to expand consent-forward practices in their own dance communities There are still MANY frontiers in the live performance space where intimacy work is completely brand new and is waiting for folks to introduce it. If you are excited by the prospect of helping to found and shape the evolution of a field, then now’s the time to get involved. Our ICLP program consists of 15 weeks of online classes once a week for four hours each and culminates in a five day in-person choreography workshop. This year the workshop will be held in Mexico City! More information about the program and applications for the training can be found on the IPA website. Click the link in our bio to learn more. #intimacychoreographer #liveperformance #theatre #circuslife #intimacycoordination #intimacyprofessional #intimacydirector

What a journey our five day intimacy coordination workshop in Glasgow, Scotland turned out to be. Things seemed to go wrong at every turn and yet it was perfect in its imperfection. An excellent taste of exactly what to expect on a film set--you make plans so the universe can laugh at them and then you scramble to adjust. Glasgow threw us all sorts of curve balls (including three venue changes in five days!), but it also gave us the opportunity to experience community together in a deep and meaningful way -- to ask for support and receive it when it was needed, to cry together, to laugh so much and so loud we nearly lost our voices. This workshop was an initiation. Not just into the world of intimacy coordination, but into a deeper, more authentic version of ourselves. An invitation to show up more fully and more boldly in all aspects of our lives. I am so proud of the work that was done both in the classroom/rehearsal room and outside of it during the long dinners and late night chats. Forever friendships were forged, memories were made, and Glasgow will never be forgotten. XO, Amanda Blumenthal Founder of IPA #intimacycoordination #intimacycoordinator #intimacychoreography #filmandtv #pride #glasgow

Don't miss your last chance in 2025 to begin training with IPA to become a certified intimacy coordinator! Our IC program is SAG-AFTRA accredited and recognized all over the world. No other training organization has as much international training experience or expertise as IPA. With alumni in over 25 different countries in regions ranging from Asia to South America to Europe to North America, training with IPA means aligning yourself with one of the best IC's networks in the world. Applications for this year's training are due August 31st and training starts on October 5th. A detailed info sheet about the training program, as well as application information, is available on the IPA website. We look forward to reading your application💫 #intimacycoordinator #intimacycoordination #SAGAFTRA #intimacychoreography #film #filmandtv

We are excited to be offering another year of our Intimacy Choreography for Live Performance Program that covers ALL forms of live performance that can involve intimate touch or moments, including opera, circus, dance, theater, and more. The program is taught by Rebecca Johannsen, who is an IPA-certified intimacy coordinator and holds a PhD in Theatre from UC Irvine. The program consists of 15 consecutive weeks of online classes that will be delivered over the course of approximately 4 months and culminates in a five day in-person choreography workshop in Mexico City in March 2026. Online classes are held every Sunday on Zoom and are approximately four hours long and start in October 2025. Like our flagship IC program that we are known for, this program is jam-packed with content and actionable information that will equip you with the knowledge you need to hit the ground running on any live performance project as an intimacy professional as soon as you finish the program. You can find more info about the program (including an info sheet that will answer any questions you may have) on our website under the Training tab and at the link in our bio. Feel free to reach out to us at [email protected] if you have any questions about the program or the application process! #intimacyprofessional #intimacyprofessionals #choreographer #intimacychoreographer #intimacycoordinator #theatre #circus #opera #intimacyprofessionalsassociation #dance

IPA Class of 2025 My heart melts when I think of these people. :: This was a journey of a lifetime. We came from many different places, with different backgrounds, countries, and points of view, and they all came together in this wonderful workshop. Thank you, Amanda and Rebeca, for all the knowledge you have shared with us, for your guidance, and for teaching by example. :: During these days, we had a great time, learned, challenged ourselves, were very generous, and received a lot of love. I am very happy to have this new family. I love you all very much and carry you in my heart. @intimacycoordination @lucidbodyfay @saskiaoidtmann @julia_maria_plawgo @lorraineandersonrowlands @realsinnsage @luna_lunerica @pantherafemina @ariela.goldmann @castrenemma @jonnathecoach @sophiekey @christopher.marino @frankie.moonz @judithcostume @thominedepins @tanishq_a_reddy @cuentacuentos_con_mucho_teatro

People with disabilities experience the same romantic and sexual desires as people without disabilities, yet until recently, mainstream media has largely ignored, misrepresented, or made fun of those sexual desires. Since much of the general population is only exposed to disabled people through film and television, how can we, as industry professionals working to create their stories, tell them with nuance, insight, and respect? This course seeks to examine the ways in which film and television perpetuate stereotypes and what we can do as industry professionals to combat those stereotypes. During this workshop we will: *Trace the history and impact of disability representation in film and media *Understand the nuances and intersections within the disability community *Explore systemic challenges and inequalities *Establish best practices for working with performers with disabilities on set *Learn more about disability justice and the fight for disability rights Workshop is on May 24th from 10am to 11:30am PT and will be taught by Emily Goodson and Sawyer VanVactor-Lee. Tickets are $49 (reduced price tickets are available for BIPOC and/or disabled participants with financial need and can be requested via email to [email protected]). Tickets available on the IPA website. #intimacycoordinator #intimacycoordination #disabilityawareness #disabilityinclusion #disabilityjustice

TODAY at the Minneapolis St. Paul International Film Festival at 4pm there will be a panel of IPA IC's discussing intimacy coordination and mental health coordination. If you're in Minneapolis don't miss out on this opportunity to hear from some of the industry's leading experts in these fields! #intimacycoordinator #intimacycoordination #filmfestival #mspiff #mentalhealthcoordinator

THE BODY IS THE SUBCONSCIOUS. Last week this fantastic group of people got to spend five days together in the mountains of the French Alps working on IC choreography and movement coaching while holding present within them the theme of "The body is the subconscious". And boy, did we get to work through a lot together. It was a space of joy, discovery, discomfort, tears, and breakthroughs. It was raw, it was tender, it was courageous, and it was real. Together we navigated the peaks and troughs that come with learning and discovering together, and it was well rewarded with lots of hugs, love, dancing, fondue, and s'mores at the end. IC work can be a lonely profession as a department of one, but it doesn't have to be. Community is essential, you have to find your people. If the above resonates with you, I encourage you to apply to train with IPA. Applications for our next session end on December 20, 2024 and can be found on the website. Lots of love, Amanda Blumenthal Founder of IPA #intimacycoordinator #intimacycoordination #intimacyprofessional

Just a few more days to go! 🎥 Behind every great intimate scene is a crew that values collaboration and respect. This virtual workshop by @IntimacyCoordination is crafted specifically for crew members—costume designers, grips, and more. 🎭 Learn to work seamlessly with intimacy coordinators and help create a safe, respectful environment on set. Don’t miss this chance to sharpen your skills and elevate your craft. 📅 Reserve your spot now at the link in our bio! #FilmCrew #IntimacyCoordination #SafeSets #FilmProduction #BehindTheScenes

At Intimacy Professionals Association, we believe in the power of education to make us all stronger and more capable members of any team and set we’re on. That’s why we’re excited to offer a Black Friday Bundle designed to help you grow professionally and stand out in your field (and you might learn a couple things that help you grow in your personal life as well along the way!). For a limited time, we’re bundling together three of our brand new instant-access courses: ➡️Intro to Kink & BDSM: Approach kink and BDSM scenes professionally and safely with a solid foundation of knowledge. ➡️Working with Minors: Equip yourself with essential best practices and guidelines for working with minors responsibly and ethically. ➡️Embodied Consent: Master the art of embodied consent to create a clear, affirming environment in all of your interactions on set. Normally priced at $99 each ($297 total), you can now get all three courses for just $247. That’s $50 saved and lifetime access to some of the best continuing education on the market for IC's! Link in bio for more info. #intimacycoordinator #intimacyprofessionals #filmandtv #safesets #blackfridaysale

We are very happy to be partnering with the Hollywood Commission to put on a free workshop for crew members on December 5th on how to collaborate successfully with IC's! 🎥 Behind every successful intimate scene is a crew that understands the importance of collaboration and respect. This virtual workshop by @Intimacycoordination is just for crew members—costume designers, grips, and beyond. Learn how to work effectively with intimacy coordinators and contribute to a safe, respectful environment on set. 🎭 Don’t miss this opportunity to gain essential tools and knowledge to elevate your craft and create better working conditions for everyone. 📅 Reserve your spot now at the link in bio! #FilmCrew #IntimacyCoordination #SafeSets #FilmProduction #BehindTheScenes #IntimacyCoordinator