Creative Journey

Meet Kat Wasiel

Behind every memorable performance lies purposeful movement. Kat Wasiel is a Brisbane-based stage movement coach, actor, and filmmaker building a movement direction practice for screen and stage productions.

The Story Behind the Movement

About Kat Wasiel

Movement has always been my way of understanding people, stories, and creative expression. Through creative movement direction in Queensland, I bring together performance, screen storytelling, education, and strategic thinking to explore physical narratives.

My screen experience includes professional acting on set, alongside writing and directing independent films. It gives me an understanding of performance from both sides of the camera.
Whether guiding performers, supporting productions, or developing creative concepts, every project begins with understanding its unique story.

My Approach

Movement with Purpose & Intention

Every creative journey with me begins with listening deeply, moving intentionally, and honouring the story waiting to be expressed.

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Understanding the Story

Every performance begins by listening to the story beneath the script. Before any choreography is developed, I explore the physical world your character inhabits. As a dedicated creative movement consultant in Queensland, I consider the character’s psychology, historical context, and emotional world before developing movement.

This foundational research ensures the physical vocabulary I eventually build is profoundly rooted in truth, helping the body express the story naturally.

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Building Authentic Performance

Stage presence requires physical confidence. The repetition of stylised gestures doesn’t work well. Through my specialised artist coaching in Queensland, I guide vocalists and actors to discover their unique physical signatures.

I work on technique, breath, and musicality, helping performers develop greater confidence and control. By stripping away artificial habits, I help performers recognise habitual patterns and develop movement that feels natural to them.

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Collaborative Process

Working alongside directors, designers, and performers, I ensure movement supports the wider creative vision. Being a passionate theatre movement coach in Queensland, I create a safe, inclusive environment where performers can explore physicality with confidence.

Whether we are crafting a captivating stage musical or designing an evocative brand activation, I remain closely engaged throughout the entire creative process.

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Movement for Camera & Stage

The camera and stage require different approaches to physical performance. My experience as a film movement coach in Queensland informs how I approach movement for screen.

Drawing gracefully from Butoh and diverse Asian traditions, I design physical languages that photograph beautifully and resonate deeply on screen. For the stage, I amplify these nuanced expressions to command large theatrical spaces.

Creative Practice

Multidisciplinary Creative Services

Three disciplines, one creative language – movement expressed through stage, sound, and style.

Movement Direction

I am building my movement direction practice in Brisbane, working with actors, productions, and creative teams to develop physical language for characterisation across stage and screen. Working with actors and productions, I curate movement vocabulary based on Butoh, Afro-Latin, and Pan-Asian traditions.

Private Lessons

As a stage movement coach in Queensland, I deliver one-to-one sessions for singers and actors through Music Roof Music School. The focus is helping performers move beyond technical accuracy towards a more connected performance.

Creative Consultation

I aspire to bring fashion storytelling to stage and screen, exploring how movement and costume design transform garments into expressive performance on film sets, runways, and future brand campaigns. This emerging area of my practice explores how physical expression can add depth, energy, and storytelling to visual concepts.

Featured Showcase

Movement Across Creative Industries

From screen to stage, Kat brings intentional movement across every creative discipline.

01 Film

Translating scripts into cinematic body language, I collaborate with actors to anchor emotional journeys physically. Every gesture can reveal character and emotion through the camera.

02 Music

I deliver personalised movement coaching for singers and actors through Music Roof Music School. Through movement, I help performers develop stage presence, musicality, and physical confidence.

03 Fashion

I apply movement strategy to fashion, brand, and product campaigns, from runway choreography to editorial concept. My aim is to explore how movement can give greater physical expression and visual storytelling.

04 Performing Arts

Rooting theatrical characters in rich global traditions, I develop specialised movement sequences for stage productions. Performers can explore physicality while supporting the wider theatrical story.

05 Education

Through workshops, coaching, and practical training, I help performers, students, and creative professionals build confidence, refine technique, and develop a deeper understanding of movement.

06 Advertising

Through workshops, coaching, and practical training, I help performers, students, and creative professionals build confidence, refine technique, and develop a deeper understanding of movement.

Creative Portfolio

Selected Performances & Projects

My selected works reveal how movement transforms ideas into authentic performances, compelling visuals, and memorable creative experiences.

Questions & Answers

Frequently Asked Questions

Who is Kat Wasiel?

I am a creative and stage movement coach based in Meanjin. My practice brings together dance, acting, filmmaking, music, and storytelling across creative projects.

What inspired you to pursue movement direction?

I became interested in movement as an unspoken form of storytelling. My street and contemporary dance background led me towards physical characterisation rather than choreography for its own sake.

What is your background in performing arts?

My core foundation lies in street and contemporary dance, deeply refined through dedicated stage study. I gracefully merge this physical artistry alongside my strong commercial marketing and financial background skills.

What movement styles influence your creative approach?

I integrate Butoh, the Japanese dance of grief, alongside Afro-Latin and Pan Asian forms. These influences help me explore physical vocabularies that reflect character, context, and cultural specificity.

What types of projects do you work on?

My current practice includes stage movement coaching, with movement direction for musical theatre and screen as an area I am developing. I also provide private coaching through Music Roof and explore movement-led work for fashion and brand campaigns.

Who do you collaborate with?

I passionately collaborate with actors, vocalists, directors, and fashion creatives. Every partnership centres on thoughtful movement, authentic storytelling, and shared creative exploration tailored to each project’s unique vision.

Do you work with film, theatre, and brand productions?

I currently work as a stage movement coach and have professional experience working on set as an actor. I am developing my movement direction practice across stage, screen, and creative projects.

Can Kat Wasiel travel for projects and creative collaborations?

I’m currently based in Brisbane, close to Queensland Theatre and QPAC, developing my practice towards movement direction for musical theatre, film, and future international stage and brand work.

What makes Kat Wasiel's approach to physical storytelling unique?

I approach movement as physical storytelling rather than choreography for its own sake. My influences include Butoh, Afro-Latin, and Pan-Asian traditions, alongside my street and contemporary dance background.

How can I work with Kat Wasiel?

Reach out through the Contact page to start a conversation about movement direction, Creative Consultation, or brand collaboration. For Private Lessons, bookings run directly through Music Roof Music School today.

Work With Kat

Let's Create Something Meaningful Together

Have a story, a performance, or an idea in motion? I would love to hear where it could go.