Workshop
The Transformative Quality of Polyrhythms
POLYRHYTHMICS
Duration: 3h
The term „polyrhythm“ designates a (musical) situation in which several different things/ rhythms are happening at the same time, thus creating a landscape of diverse togetherness. Polyrhythms overlap, diverge and therefore allow for new openings, spacings and movements of body and mind.
The workshop aims to get in touch with the nature of polyrhythms by listening to polyrhythmic music, discussing different aspects of polyrhythmics in general and, above all, exploring and practicing together as individuals as well as in a group.
Based on my experience of embodying polyrhythms on drums since 30 years, I am suggesting various exercises that will be carried out physically but without musical instruments. We are going to move through the space, clap and tap, listen and sometimes vocalize (poly)rhythmic syllables.
There's no specific requirement for participation. All levels of understanding, knowledge, non-musician or musician welcome.
