Chapter 3.4

Plastique Animée is an artistic realization based on analysis of a piece of music through the body as an outgrowth of Eurhythmics or Solfège. It is an artistic interface between music and movement, which deepens the students understanding of both. This can take on many forms, from informal classroom experiences to formal staged presentations. Generally, Plastique Animée requires the movers to:

1. Improvise
2. Analyze, interpret, and demonstrate specific formal and aesthetic elements in the musical score and its relationship to movement in an artistic way
3. Create, rehearse, and present

Plastique Animée Level 1
The Introductory Credential

• At least 2 Classroom Eurhythmics Plastique Animée experiences-students will participate in a Plastique Animée as a process that results from a Eurhythmics class
• Special Topics Course or Workshop in Plastique Animée with faculty mentorship
• Some programs do not require exams for Levels 1 and 2; please contact the program director for
  details.

Plastique Animée Level 2
The Applied Credential

• At least 2 Classroom Eurhythmics Plastique Animée experiences-students will participate in a Plastique Animée as a process that results from a Eurhythmics class
• Special Topics Course or Workshop in Plastique Animée with faculty mentorship
• Some programs do not require exams for Levels 1 and 2; please contact the program director for
  details.

Plastique Animée Level 3
The Dalcroze Professional Certificate

• A student(s) must guide and participate in a Plastique Animée of approximately 2-4 minutes.*
• The music for the Plastique Animée may be live or recorded; the director of the program must approve the musical selection.*
• The Plastique Animée may be presented or directed by solos, duos, or groups.*
• The Plastique Animée may or may not include materials, equipment, or costumes.*
• The Plastique Animée must demonstrate an internalization of the music in accordance with the definitions above.

Plastique Animée Levels 4 & 5
The Dalcroze License

• At least 2 Classroom Eurhythmics Plastique Animée experiences-students will participate in a
  Plastique Animée as a process that results from a Eurhythmics class
• Special Topics Course or Workshop in Plastique Animée with faculty mentorship
• The candidate must lead and participate in a least one Plastique Animée performance of approximately 2-4 minutes.*
• The music for the Plastique Animée may be live or recorded; the director of the program must approve the musical selection. The musical/movement content of the performance should reflect a higher level than the certificate.*
• The Plastique Animée may be presented or directed by solos, duos, or groups.*
• The Plastique Animée may or may not include materials, equipment, or costumes.*
• The Plastique Animée must demonstrate an internalization of the music in accordance with the
  definitions above.

*Please note: each training center has its own requirements for the Plastique Animée exam. See program director for more information.