Online Masterclasses

Introducing Demidov Association's Online Masterclasses

 

Available on a rotating schedule year-round, these sessions offer a unique opportunity to gain hands-on experience with the leading expert in the Demidov school of acting, Andrew Malaev-Babel. Andrei teaches each class, dedicating himself to transforming your performance through the rediscovered genius of Demidov’s technique. Elevate your craft to new levels of authenticity and spontaneity.

Explore the Demidov Association Masterclass Schedule and request an audition with ANDREI MALAEV-BABEL

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AUDITION AS PERFORMANCE:

Conquering Anxiety with the Demidov Culture of Calm

WEEKDAY CLASS 

 

FEBRUARY 25-26, 2025

 

BY ANDREI MALAEV - BABEL

 

Class Times:

1pm to 4pm (New York)

10am to 1pm (Los Angeles)

6pm to 9pm (London)

Discover how to approach auditions with authenticity, ease, and confidence in this transformative workshop inspired by Nikolai Demidov’s groundbreaking School of Acting. The "Auditioning & Culture of Calm" workshop will teach you to cultivate a state of inner calm and openness, helping you access your instincts and creativity under the pressures of audition environments.

Price: $300

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Demidov’s Organic Technique emphasizes the power of the subconscious mind, guiding actors to perform with spontaneous truth rather than forced effort. In this workshop, you will learn to:

  • Develop a calm, centered mindset to handle audition stress, allowing your natural creativity to emerge effortlessly
  • Trust your instincts and deepen your emotional connection to the material, ensuring a more authentic and memorable performance.
  • Let go of overthinking and self-criticism, breaking free from rigid preparation and embracing fluidity and presence in the moment.
  • Use Demidov’s exercises to access emotional truth on demand, creating lasting impressions without sacrificing your sense of peace.

Through practical exercises and audition scenarios, participants will explore how to bring emotional depth and spontaneity into any role, all while maintaining a "culture of calm" that enhances both performance and personal well-being.

  • Training conducted in English over Zoom; spaces are limited
  • For actors of all levels who wish to improve their audition techniques, manage audition nerves, and cultivate a calm, instinctual approach to performing under pressure.
  • Taught by the Head of the Demidov Association, Professor Andrei Malaev-Babel

EMBODYING THE TEXT OF THE ROLE: 

 

Planting Lines into the Subconscious

3- DAY MIDWEEK CLASS (TUES/WED/THURS)

 

MARCH 18-20, 2025

 

BY ANDREI MALAEV - BABEL

 

Class Times:

1pm to 4pm (New York)

10am to 1pm (Los Angeles)

6pm to 9pm (London)

Price: $400

Unlock a deeper connection to your lines and characters with the Demidov School of Acting’s
unique blend of emotional exploration and internalizing text. In this
masterclass—“EMBODYING THE TEXT OF THE ROLE: Planting Lines into the
Subconscious”—you’ll discover how to let your subconscious absorb and handle the text,
resulting in a performance that is more organic, emotionally truthful, and instinctive.
Focusing on Nikolai Demidov’s intuitive approach to line repetition and retention, we’ll move
beyond traditional memorization techniques, allowing your subconscious to do the heavy lifting.

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Demidov’s Organic Technique stresses perception, spontaneity, and emotional
authenticity—qualities essential to truly living the text, rather than just recalling it by rote.

 

In this masterclass, you’ll learn to:

  • Embrace organic line absorption through Demidov’s “assigning” technique, immersing yourself in the scene and character so that lines flow naturally from your emotional engagement.
  • Move from the deeper, essential aspect of your lines rather than mechanical memorization, making line retention a byproduct of genuine organic process.
  • Access your subconscious mind to avoid overthinking, letting lines become second nature and enabling you to respond authentically in the moment.
  • Use Demidov’s signature etudes to internalize text without tension, cultivating a fluid, relaxed relationship with your material.

Ideal for actors seeking a more intuitive way to learn lines while enhancing their connection to
character and text, this workshop nurtures spontaneity and emotional truth.

  • Training conducted in English via Zoom; spaces are limited
  • For actors of all levels who want to create a stronger link between text, imaginary circumstances, and character—without relying on mechanical memorization.
  • Taught by the Head of the Demidov Association, Professor Andrei Malaev-Babel

NEW ONE DAY INTRODUCTORY CLASS

 

Discover the Demidov School of Acting

Unlock the Culture of Creative Freedom 

with Andrei Malaev-Babel

CLASS DATE

SATURDAY, MARCH 22, 2025

 

BY ANDREI MALAEV - BABEL

 

Class Times:

12pm to 4pm (New York)
9am to 1pm (Los Angeles)
5pm to 9pm (London)

Unlock the Culture of Creative Freedom at the heart of the Demidov Organic Acting Technique. This one-day online intensive introduces participants to the groundbreaking methods that stimulate unpredictability, emotional depth, and a free flow of subconscious creativity.

Price: $200

Highlights of the Intensive:

 

Demidov Etudes: Explore improvisational exercises with given text that evoke spontaneous circumstances, character, and relationships.

 

The Art of Living Onstage: Master techniques for creating truthful, vibrant performances, including:

  • The intimate process of character inception.
  • The art of inexact (creative) repetition.
  • Demidov’s unique method of evoking circumstances in the space.
  • Techniques of Creative Passivity (surrender) and Perception (truly seeing and hearing).

Key Details:

  • For: Actors, directors, and acting teachers seeking to enhance their craft.
  • Format: Conducted online via Zoom.
  • Language: Training in English.
  • Limited Enrollment: Only 12 participants per session to ensure personalized attention.

 

Don’t miss this opportunity to experience the transformative power of the Demidov Organic Technique. Reserve your spot today!

BREAKING FREE FROM TYPECASTING:

Transformation with the Demidov Organic Technique

3- DAY MIDWEEK CLASS (TUES/WED/THURS)

 

APRIL 22-24, 2025

 

BY ANDREI MALAEV - BABEL

 

Class Times:

1pm to 4pm (New York)

10am to 1pm (Los Angeles)

6pm to 9pm (London)

Unlock your full creative potential in this immersive masterclass that combines Nikolai Demidov’s revolutionary School of Acting with a focus on overcoming typecasting and embracing true transformation. Drawing from Demidov’s Organic Technique, participants will explore how to embrace their type, but also how to break free from the limitations of typecasting by accessing deeper, instinctual layers of creativity and emotional truth.

Price: $400

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Through a series of dynamic exercises rooted in Demidov’s approach (known as Demidov Etudes), actors will learn to:

  • Cultivate spontaneity and openness, allowing their subconscious instincts to guide their life onstage, or in front of the camera.
  • Dissolve rigid character "types" and engage in fluid, transformative acting that reveals new dimensions of their talent.
  • Foster emotional and psychological authenticity, stepping beyond intellectual character analysis and embracing the natural flow of creativity.

By focusing on perception as the gateway to action and emotion, this workshop offers actors a profound alternative to conventional techniques. Whether you’re looking to break out of typecast roles or push the boundaries of your character work, this experience will provide you with the tools to connect deeply with any role and transform your artistic expression.

  • Training conducted in English via Zoom; spaces are limited
  • For actors of all levels seeking to expand their creative range, overcome typecasting, and embrace the power of spontaneous, organic transformation.
  • Taught by the Head of the Demidov Association, Professor Andrei Malaev-Babel

Private Coaching

If you are interested in booking a private coaching session with Professor Malaev-Babel or one of our teachers, please contact us using the form below. Be sure to specify which teacher you’d like to work with and the type of coaching you are seeking. We will respond within 28 hours.