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Have questions?
What is intimacy?
Most union guidlines define intimacy as intimate interaction involving bodily contact between performers whether sexual or otherwise, whether sexually violent or not and whether involving nudity or not. It also includes intimate interaction of a performer in a sexual or exposing manner. Any forms of nudity (partial, scantily clad, underwear) is also considered intimate.
When should I consider engaging an Intimacy Professional?
Anytime the scene depicts nudity or semi-nudity.
If there is sexual activity depicted on stage, on camera or in audio.
If there are any other sensitive or exposing factors of the scene; those specific to the creative
approach (eg. a graphic or violent nature).
Power dynamics that would make a performer feel pressure to consent.
Cultural considerations.
Young performers.
'Make out' scenes.
Do I have to use an Intimacy Professional?
Currently, in Australia, MEAA has provided a framework for the stage and screen industries when creating, performing or recording performances of Intimate Scenes. The aim is to encourage the inclusion of Intimacy Professionals where beneficial or requested and to highlight the importance of consent. There have been recent changes to SAG-AFTRA contract and requirements for Intimacy Coordinators.
ABOUT ME
Meet Your Productions
Intimacy Professional
Cindy is a qualified and certified Intimacy Coordinator and Director, trained by Principal Intimacy Professionals (SAG-AFTRA accredited)—an organisation recognised for its robust and rigorous certification process. She is actively working across a wide range of mediums, including features, television commercials, music videos, short films, musicals, and theatre, gaining valuable experience within this emerging industry role.
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Her commitment to professional development far exceeds certification requirements. Cindy has undertaken extensive additional masterclass training with leading organisations including Intimacy Directors and Coordinators (IDC), Theatrical Intimacy Educators, Key Intimate Scenes, the Intimacy Professionals Association, the Intimacy Professionals Education Collective, and the National Society for Intimacy Professionals. An experienced and qualified teacher, one of her key specialties is working with minors.
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A seasoned international professional dancer and innovative performing arts educator, Cindy brings over three decades of experience to her practice. She holds bachelor’s degrees in Psychology, Education, and Creative Industries, is a certified yoga teacher, and a Mental Health First Aider. This unique combination of qualifications enables her to support both cast and crew with sensitivity, insight, and professionalism.
Cindy regularly shares her expertise at state dance and drama conferences throughout Australia and has recently travelled to Europe, assisting with intimacy choreography workshops.
As a former professional dancer and Performing Arts educator, I am now an internationally certified Intimacy Coordinator. My extensive training, is leveraged with aligned tertiary qualifications and diverse transferable skills to attentively support productions. I take a collaborative approach to enhance intimate storytelling, while contributing to a dynamic, unforgettable on set experience.
Creative Consent is the working name for my consent offerings. All services are delivered under my registered business Class for the Heart, which holds the relevant ABN and insurance coverage.