Slam and improvisation
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“The act of improvising, thanks to its randomness, affords acknowledgment of proceeding blindly, causing things, voices, words, sounds (from the mouth or from instruments) to come forth, which would not otherwise be suspected but is sometimes more in our likeness than previously-acquired skill: in acquiring a foreign language words are often learned whose sound comes closer to their meaning than those in one’s own native language.”
This text by Fantazio amounting to a manifesto epitomizes the attitude of Dgiz and Fantazio for the leading of this workshop. Verbal invention gushing forth from slam as practiced by Dgiz blends with writing and a broad variety of sound objects, including double bass, to offer a workship which—as will have become obvious—does not first presuppose the learning of techniques but offers situations to be created/ poetic, musical situations based or not on texts. Reproducing, no, unleashing a flow, yes.
Hence this true group workshop in artistic research, at the point where slam, poetry, music and theater come together; and running through it all, the idea of risk, without a safety net.
With Dgiz and Fantazio, a custom-tailored experience.
Theoretical instruction
Relationships between slam and vocal and instrumental improvisations, texts and free improvisation.
Practical instruction
Creation of practical situations of verbal and musical improvisation, alone or in ensemble. Practice of verbal improvisation, study of metrics indiginous to slam and to “free” vocal improvisation.
Method
Group workshops, subgroups, individual work
Faculty
Dgiz, slam and improvisation
Fantazio, verbal and musical improvisation
Calendar
Selection
by portfolio by 28 February 2010
Session
Monday 19 through Sunday 25 April 2010
for a total of 7 days of instruction
Public presentation
Fenêtre sur cour[s] Sunday 25 April 2010
Places available for
8 slammers, musician-improvisors, composers, dancers and high-level actors
Fee information
The cost-sharing fee is made up of a compulsory registration fee, a compulsory membership in the Association des amis de Royaumont, tuition, and boarding expenses.
For this session a scholarship arrangement with the AFDAS is pending.
Financial aid for tuition
› for casual entertainment workers (intermittents du spectacle): through the AFDAS under the following conditions: 2 years in activity, 48 fee units (days) within France, as attested by payslips and Congés Spectacles certificates.
› for salaried employes (full or part time): via their employers’ continuing education programs.
› for the unemployed: instructions available from the local ANPE and/or ASSEDIC offices.
› for RMI beneficiaries: via authorities in each département (Conseil Général) – contact the appropriate services for further information.
If you are eligible for such financial assistance, a total amount of 150 € remains at your expense.
Scholarships
Every year L’Association des amis de Royaumont grants scholarships to artists under 29 years of age who do not yet have a regular professional activity.
This grant is made by a commission on the basis of a portfolio (resume, photo, letter of motivation).
If you are eligible for this scholarship from the Association des amis de Royaumont, a total amount of 150 € remains at your expense.
For participants who are not in a position to qualify for any other financial aid, the Foundation grants scholarship stipends on request and based on a portfolio.
If you are eligible for such financial assistance, a total amount of 290 € remains at your expense.