Conference Welcome and Keynote Address
With Mary Dobrea-Grindahl, Diplôme Supérieur
Recorded January 13, 2023
Émile Jaques-Dalcroze said, “We cannot teach what we wish; we cannot teach what we know; we can only teach who we are.”
Together, let’s explore the idea of who we are, and, perhaps more importantly, who we—the present and future members of the Dalcroze Society of America—want to be. Let’s be together, work together, and play together!
Featured Videos
Children's Demonstration Class
With Lauren Hodgson (2023)
Duration: 1:05:40
Free Resource
During this demonstration class, Dalcroze students from the BW Community Arts School demonstrate a variety of activities from their studies. Students range in age from 6–12.
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Children's Demo Class: Moving to Learn
With Ruth Alperson (2024)
Duration: 48:14
Members Only Resource
In this children's demo class, Ruth Alperson teaches musical concepts through movement and singing. Students learn musical phrases by moving and singing them, and then they notate them.
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Beginning Solfège
With Cynthia Lilley (2010)
Duration: 1:02:08
Members Only Resource
Experience a Dalcroze education class from the 2010 National Conference.
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Keynote and Lifetime Achievement Award
With Ruth Alperson (2024)
Duration: 1:01:37
Free Resource
Recorded at the 2024 National Conference.
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Dalcroze 101: Introduction to Eurhythmics
With Gregory Ristow (2024)
Duration: 1:00:29
Members Only Resource
Discover how eurhythmics fosters a deep connection between music and movement, enhancing both teaching and learning. In this introductory session, we’ll explore the foundational Dalcroze concept of time, space, and energy—developing kinesthetic awareness and musical expression through purposeful movement.
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Dalcroze 103: Compound Meter and the Duplet
With Lauren Hodgson (2024)
Duration: 57:17
Members Only Resource
Immerse yourself in the physical experience of compound meter as we explore its rhythmic flow and expressive potential. Through movement and interactive exercises, participants investigate the sensation of compound meter within the body, revealing new layers of rhythmic understanding.
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