Call for Proposals Now Open
Are you interested in presenting at the 2020 DSA National Conference: Dynamic Performance, which will take place January 17-19, 2020 in Miami, FL? The Call for Proposals is now open, and the submission deadline is August 1. We encourage you to apply!
Read MoreWhat Moves You?
How do you fit a symphony orchestra onto a playground swing? Stephen Neely argues that it happens every time its musicians play together. In 2012, Stephen Neely presented at TEDxCMU a talk titled “What moves you?” It’s an overview of what Dalcroze Eurhythmics means to him and why it is important to teach in his…
Read MoreA Conversation With Anne Farber, Lisa Parker and Michael Joviala
Anne Farber and Lisa Parker have been close colleagues in the classroom and on the concert stage for over 30 years. In January of 2014, I sat down to talk with Anne and Lisa on the eve of a weekend of TriState DSA workshops. The series included a presentation to New York area Kodaly, Orff…
Read MoreKeep the Beat: Music and Language
A study published in the Journal of Neuroscience reveals evidence that links music, rhythm, and language. Dr. Nina Kraus, from Northwestern University, demonstrates how accurate beat-keeping relies on parts of the brain responsible for hearing and movement. Her findings suggest that the connection between auditory and motor functions is deeper than previously thought. Rhythm is…
Read MoreHeart to Heart: Music and Movement for Seniors with Dementia
How curious, poignant, and profound that when all is taken from us: our professions, our routines, our sense of ourselves, perhaps even knowledge of our own names, we still possess our deep capacity to respond to music: melody, rhythm, harmony, song. Why is this? Perhaps it is because our very being is music. Music is…
Read MoreDiving into Dalcroze at the Longy Dalcroze Institute
My experience attending the first week of the Longy Dalcroze Institute surpassed all of my expectations! Each day was a “deep dive” into not only the practice of Dalcroze Education, but a chance to workshop ideas, observe and discuss Dalcroze methods and overall become immersed in the world of Dalcroze. I am grateful for the…
Read MoreDalcroze Eurhythmics with Lisa Parker
As one of the first posts on the new Dalcroze USA website, we’re returning to one of our favorite videos, featuring Lisa Parker. Watch as she discusses Dalcroze goals and benefits through a lesson on measure shape.
Read More“Listen, Move, Improvise, Discover”
On January 20, 2019, the Dalcroze Leadership Initiative co-sponsored a workshop with the Colburn School. Over 30 people participated in “Listen, Move, Improvise, Discover,” with Bill Bauer, Dalcroze License. “What a fun workshop! Three hours flew away with fun but challenging interactive musical activities. I loved moving to Bill’s lively improvisations. Plus, bringing in neuroscience…
Read MoreBook Review: Kids, Music ‘n’ Autism: Bringing Out the Music in Your Child
AUTHOR: DR. DORITA S. BERGER PUBLISHER: JESSICA KINGSLEY PUBLISHERS YEAR: 2015PAGES: 261 Before I begin, I must confess: I discovered Dr. Dorita S. Berger’s work by accident — but a great accident nonetheless. While working towards my Dalcroze Certificate, I had the good luck to also be working with a group of occupational, physical, and…
Read MoreConversation with Fabian Bautz
In March of 2017, Fabian Bautz was the featured presenter at the annual Tri-Chapter Workshop for the Dalcroze, Kodaly, and Orff societies of the New York City area. I first met Fabian at the Longy School of Music’s Dalcroze Summer Intensive in 2007. Based in Zurich, Fabian teaches both Dalcroze Eurhythmics and TaKeTiNa, a movement-based…
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