Following on from an Arts Council-funded Voice and Movement research and development project that I did earlier this year, I’m offering this workshop in voice and movement, to explore how these two elements can inform and inspire each other, how they can work together to free us up, spark creativity and facilitate some real fun with voice and movement-based improvisation, rhythm work and musical collaboration, all of which will form the basis of this workshop.

Over the 2 days we will play with layered rhythms and harmonies in our voices and bodies, drawing on music from a whole range of sources and creative approaches from music, dance and theatre, as well as improvising and devising some of our own. The idea of the workshop is that we take some time out  and explore our own singing and moving, developing our skills, building some confidence, and reflecting on how we can take some of these ideas into our work.

Over the past few years, I have been exploring different approaches to voice and performance, attending and running experimental workshops and projects, collaborating with visual artists, composers and movement specialists, as well as attending trainings with some brilliant artists,  including Meredith Monk and Ellen Fisher. I’m always amazed at how much can be created though voice and movement working together.

Each day will run from 10.30 to 4.30, with an optional dinner/social on Weds eve.

The venue is a beautiful Swedenborg Chapel, 15 minutes’ walk  from Norwich City Centre.

There are also a number of discounted bursary places available on request.

For more information please contact Sian on siancrooseuk@gmail.com

Sian Croose is an experienced singing facilitator, performance maker and composer based in Norwich, UK

She is Co- Director of the Voice Project, and has been running choirs, vocal ensembles and performance projects for over 30 years.