MONDAYS
18 - 20
Starting 30th March
Final class 15th June
No classes (holidays):
13th April & 1st June
SOMATISCHE AKADEMIE
BERLIN
Paul-Lincke-Ufer 30, 10999 Berlin-Kreuzberg
Enter via first backyard
EXPLORING NEW DIMENSIONS OF CHOIR
“The Moving Voices” is a course of 10 classes focused on exploring the interweaving between Voice and Body. The aim is to unfold the potential of our individual and collective soundscape and connect with the essential power of the human voice.
This is an invitation to any kind of singer, voicer, performer or mover curious about embodied
( choir ) singing. Movement, breath and body-work will support collective improvisation and the singing of polyphonic music – from traditional Georgian songs to contemporary pieces.
We will enhance our capacity to resonate with each other, while staying present in our bodies, applying different methods such as Conscious Vibration, Deep Listening, Instant Composition, Breath Work and Body-Mind Centering® .
For this choir series, a basic ability to match pitch/sing in tune and to hold your own part while singing in harmony with others is helpful. Most important is your willingness to listen and learn, and a sincere interest in working with body-awareness, movement and voice.
FACILITATORS
Maria Coma (Berlin) is a Musician – Singer, Performer, Composer and Pianist – and Somatic Movement Educator (BMC®). Her musical and artistic career combines a significant amount of solo work and collaborations with a broad type of artists, performers and musicians. The focus of her artistic and pedagogic interest is to blur frontiers specially between tradition and avant-garde.
Raffaela Then (Berlin), is a Singer, Mover and Body Therapist with a background in Sociology. She has been working with individuals and groups on Personal Development through Embodiment and Voice practices. With a strong interest in Community Music, she found her musical home in Georgia, where she travelled frequently to study the unique polyphonic singing tradition.
