Transforme, Perception (2009-2010)
Transforme: la perception (2009-2010)
The second edition of Transforme offers 12 composer- performers an examination of the question of perception.
The 2009 edition of Transforme looks at choreographic composition from the standpoint of what it is at root, that is perception. To more properly sense things it is sometimes necessary to refocus oneself, to retreat into oneself as it were. The course proposes deepening the work of the
senses by questioning the form of the solo. The month of July opens the reflection by inviting Yann Marussich, Swiss choreographer, who has explored the technologies related to biomedical research. He will set forth the process of creation of his solos and will direct a composition workshop
accompanied by an engineer. To place his endeavor into perspective Jens Hauser, contemporary art critic, curator of exhibitions and Franco-German writer, has been invited to describe the approaches of artists using (bio)technologies; he
will set about analysing the mechanisms that modify our perception. A subsequent endeavor is to comprehend the proximity of body and thought via the intermediary of the senses. Richard Shusterman, PhD and
professor, recipient of the “Dorothy F. Schmidt Eminent Scholar chair in the humanities,” will reveal a discipline rooted in his experience as a Feldenkrais practician: “somaesthetics.” Ananda Caballos, lecturer and Indian dance performer (bharatanâtyam, odissi), will introduce us to Indian
dance, an art whose primary goal is to arouse the pleasures of the palate: the artist transmits savor. Then, to push back the perceptual limits inherent in each person, Myriam Gourfink will combine lectures and workshops based on the sensory experiences
of her numerous solos. At the end she will be joined by Andy Emler, composer, improvisor and director of MégaOctet. The latter will propose a “soundpainting” workshop. With the complicity of two or three musicians coming from the ensembles in residence, they will together direct a
composition workshop that will carry out a synthesis of the subjects taken up from the beginning of the cycle. The twelve composer-performers will
be joined by six composer trainees chosen by the artistic directors of the Royaumont Foundation musical departments. This final stage will extend over three sessions,from October 2009 through March 2010, inviting composer-performers to more freely formulate
a project for a solo of some twenty minutes. But before this, to follow up on the instruction of the first session, Dominique Brun, in a workshop
blending theory and practice, will teach Effort/Shape, a form of writing developed by Rudolf Laban and based on the discernment of various qualities of movement. And Claire Rousier will present her research revolving around the book La danse en solo, une figure singulière de la
modernité. Each research residence will conclude with a public presentation giving account of the work’s state of advancement. At the close of the final
session of March 2010, certain projects will be chosen to be programed in the 2010 Royaumont musical season and will be given the opportuntiy of performance in partner theaters of the CRCC. During the August 2009 and March 2010 residencies each day will begin with a yoga class led
by Gianna Dupot, Ananda Ceballos or Myriam Gourfink. The practice will involve “indriyas” which are the refinement and extension of our five usual senses.
Calendar
Candidature
To be sent by 19 January, including a letter of motivation and an excerpt from a video recording or DVD of a choeographic work
Auditions
Between 16 and 20 February 2009.Studio of the ANPE, 50 rue de Malte 75011 Paris
Sessions
Session 1 : perception - Sunday 26 July through Sunday 16 August 2009
" Solo dance: perception and new technologies "
Faculty : Gianna Dupont, practician: yoga techniques /Yann Marussich, choreographer / Jens Hauser, art critic: creation et biotechnology
"Perceiving and the art of thinking"
Faculty : Richard Shusterman, philosopher: somaesthetics / Ananda Ceballos, practician, lecturer and performer: yoga techniques and Indian Dance / Myriam Gourfink, choreographer: yoga techniques and workshops revolving around the conception of her solos
"Extreme refinement of perception in dance and music”
Faculty : Myriam Gourfink, choreographer: yoga techniques / Andy Emler, composer: workshop Signs and Sounds (soundpainting), workshop for choreographic and musical ompositions
Three composer participants and three
musicians will be available to the composerperformer trainees
Public Presentation Fenêtre sur cour[s] Saturday 15 August 2009
Session 2 : Feeling- Sunday 25 October through Wednesday 4 November 2009
Faculty Myriam Gourfink, choreographer: supervision of the projects / Dominique Brun, choreographer: the “effort shape” / Claire Rousier, lecturer: dance as a solo.
Public Presentation Fenêtre sur cour[s] Tuesday 3 November 2009
Session 3: Structuring - Sunday 6 through Tuesday 15 December 2009
Faculty Myriam Gourfink, choreographer / Andy Emler, consulting composer
Three composer participants and three musicians will be available to the composerperformer trainees
Public Presentation Fenêtre sur cour[s] - Monday 14 December 2009
Session 4 : Achieving - Tuesday 23 February through Sunday 7 March 2010
Faculty: Myriam Gourfink, choreographer |Andy Emler, consulting composer
Three composer participants and three musicians will be available to the composerperformer trainees.
Public Presentation Fenêtre sur cour[s] Saturday 6 March 2010
Places available for
12 composer-performers who have realized several choreographic programs. The participants expressly agree to attend the course in its entirety for a total of 52 days of instruction
Fee information
The cost-sharing fee is made up of a compulsory registration fee (which includes 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
› available for casual workers in entertainment (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 employees (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 financial assistance, a total amount of 150 € remains at your expense.
Scholarships
Every year the Association 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, letter of motivation).
If you are eligible for this financial assistance from the Association des amis
de Royaumont, a total amount of 150 € remains at your expense.
For participants who do not qualify for any other financial aid, the Foundation grants scholarship stipends on request and based on a portfolio.
If you are eligible for this scholarship, a total amount of 1100 € remains at your expense.
Information and enrolment
Mélanie Guichard
Fondation Royaumont
F-95270 Asnières-sur-Oise
tel + 33 1 30 35 59 84
fax + 33 1 30 35 39 45
formation(at)royaumont.com
How do I enroll ?
In all cases it is mandatory to send an application form containing:
› filled in application form
› motivation letter
› detailed curriculum vitae
› hand-written biography
› photo
After examination of the dossiers, the selected candidates will be convened to an audition.
All sessions, except where indicated to the contrary, are to take place at Royaumont, in residency.