June 26-28, 2024 Instructors: Lauren Hodgson and Mary Dobrea-Grindahl  Credits: 1 (EDU-565-PM7) This three-day workshop provides a complete introduction to the Dalcroze Method. Participants will have daily classes in Dalcroze Eurhythmics, solfège, improvisation, and pedagogy. This immersion into the method provides participants with skills to apply the principles of the method to their classroom teaching…

Dalcroze Society of America National Conference Rhythmic FrontiersJune 6-8, 2024Oberlin, OH Rhythmic Frontiers” beckons participants to explore new territories in sound and motion. As frontiers symbolize the unknown and untapped, this theme invites us to innovate, experiment, and push beyond traditional boundaries. Embrace the voyage and journey along the intertwined pathways of rhythm, movement, and…

Jean Marc Aeschimann, diplôme supérieur, professor emeritus from the Institut Jaques Dalcroze in Geneva: Singing with the Body. April 6, 1-4pm.

A special opportunity to learn about a movement based, primitive (infant or neo-natal) reflex integration program that uses developmental movements, gentle isometric pressure and self-awareness to rebuild the foundations necessary to help overcome learning, sensory, emotional and behavioral challenges for children and adults.

Join us for an exciting workshop lead by Eiko Ishizuka (Diplôme Supérieur) and get ready to dive into the world of rhythm, as we explore beats and meter exchanges. This event will bring together music enthusiasts to learn, improvise, move, and explore this fascinating topic. Whether you’re a seasoned musician or just starting your musical…

This workshop is designed to help educators navigate conversations about race with children and build a healthy foundation for positive racial attitudes. Sponsored by the Dalcroze Society of America Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion Committee. Isabel CruzIsabel Cruz is an Amsterdam-based early childhood educator and diversity and inclusion consultant. She works with parents, caregivers, teachers, and…

Explore the rhythmic revolution that shaped Jaques-Dalcroze’s musical journey. Renowned pianist Adalberto Maria Riva invites you to a lecture recital uncovering the fascinating evolution of Émile Jaques-Dalcroze’s piano compositions. Arranged chronologically, this program reveals the profound influence of eurhythmics on his distinctive piano style. Experience a musical voyage through shifting meters, daring irregularities, and vibrant…

Kick off the season on October 29 with a Dalcroze workshop dedicated to Time Signature with Arthur Simões! Explore how the fundamental principles of the Dalcroze method can be applied to rhythm concepts with Arthur Simões, Diplôme Supérieur.The workshop will focus on how complex time signatures can be experienced, understood, and internalized though movement and physical sensations…

For over a decade, Mimi Hsu has taught classroom music at two New York City schools. She’s eager to help you bring the power of Dalcroze education into your own teaching. Says Mimi, “Dalcroze can be applied to any music class in the K-12 school. It takes time, courage, willingness and effort. I’ve done many…