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24.04. - 28.04.2017 (20 lessons)
at Iceland Academy of the Arts
The workshop will be co-directed by choreographer/singer Melkorka Sigríður Magnúsdóttir and pop/electronic musician Árni Rúnar Hlöðversson (FM Belfast) that together form the band Milkywhale. In the workshop participants as a group will explore movement and performance in relation to the concept of a singing body.
What does it mean to be a part of a group and how does it affect the embodiment of sound and movement? Instead of individuals, together we'll find which rhythm fits us the best, which voice is unanimous for us all and which sound describes the whole. After an initial introduction and presentation of theme and methods the participants will be divided into groups where they'll work on tasks such as text generating, sound and voice choirs, movement and music related to trance dance and "one body" ideas.
Can we make feelings and sound travel horizontally between bodies instead of within oneself? Can a one person’s sound become another one's movement? Can a video be an extension of a singing body?
Through the workshop, a series of lectures will be presented where different "muses" will give us inspiration talks about their relationship to the singing body.
Practicalities
Period
April 24-28.
The course will take place Monday to Friday, from 13.00 – 17.00 each day.
Optional
Dance students can additionally attend technical courses in the morning.
Number of participants
10 incoming students.
Requirements
min 2nd year BA level. Dance background is not necessary as the course can include both dancers as well as media and/or music students.
Location
Department of Performing Arts, Iceland Academy of the Arts. Address: Sölvhólsgata 13, 101 Reykjavík
The course will take place in Tunglid campus, address: Laekjargata 2a (access from Austurstraeti).
Pre-course task
Please bring an instrument that you can't play. What is an instrument is open to interpretation in this case.
Students' application procedure
Students should send a short letter of motivation/ a small portfolio of few selected works to:
Henri Hütt, DAMA network henri@mimproject.org
Deadline for motivation letters/portfolios
January 30th, 2017
Teacher’s application procedure (max 2 teachers)
Teachers interested in the subject should send their bio’s and a short description on how they would like to contribute, e.g. to give inspirational lectures influenced by the description of the workshop. Note, that it is also an option to attend as an observer.
Send by Email to Sveinbjorg Thorhallsdottir, sveinbjorg@lhi.is no later than 10 March, 2017
Grant sum
Students participating in workshop will get Nordplus travel grant 660 EUR (from/to Iceland) and board 70 eur/week.
Accommodation options
Kexhostel (10 min walk to IAA Performing Arts dpt)
bushostelreykjavik (next to BSI bus terminal (flybus))
Reykjavík Downtown hostel (close to harbour area)
Credit points
2 ECTS
Please bring with you
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More information
Living expenses in Iceland:
Flybus ticktet: ca. 4500 ISK return ticket, 2500 ISK one way.
Bus ticket (city): 440 ISK
Coffee in a café: 500 ISK
Luch in a café: 1500 – 2000 ISK
Dinner at a restaurant: 3500 ISK
A pint of beer: 1000 ISK
Access to swimming pool: 900 ISK
Overnight stay at a hostel 5000 – 12000 ISK
Information/contacts
Vigdís Másdóttir, Department Coordinator IAA: vigdismas@lhi.is
Sveinbjorg Thorhallsdóttir, Programme Director IAA: sveinbjorg@lhi.is
Motivation letters/portfolios: henri@mimproject.org
Grant info: Irene.hytsi@ut.ee
The Singing Body
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