EVENT DETAILS
In this workshop, participants will explore the beauty and complexity of bird sounds and learn
how to use found objects and their own bodies to create their own unique soundscape.
Participants will learn new movement vocabulary inspired by the rhythms and patterns of bird
sounds, and develop choreography that integrates their own soundscape into the dance.
We will begin with a guided warm-up, focusing on breath, alignment, and grounding.
The warm-up will incorporate Firebird-inspired movements and gestures, such as flapping
wings pecking beaks and flocking. In addition, participants will explore different sounds and
vocalizations inspired by the Firebird. The instructor will guide participants in using their own
bodies and found objects as percussive instruments to create dynamic and expressive sounds.
The instructor will provide prompts and imagery to inspire sound-making, such as “the trill of a
bird’s song” or “the flutter of wings.” Using found objects and their own bodies, participants
will work individually or in small groups to create their own soundscape. Each participant can
bring their own found objects to make sounds. At the end of class using the sounds and
instruments as well as movements explored in the previous sections, participants will be
encouraged to create their own soundscape choreography that they can bring to the Firebird
Parade on July 8nd. Details TBA
