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In 2009 Jenni asked herself the question: "How can I improvise while meditating?" Vocal Tai Chi was her answer.Vocal Tai Chi is a vocal improvisation practice, rooted in a slow, grounded yet flowing bodywork practice - inspired by Tai Chi, while working with vocal improvisation, drone, modal scales and an inquiry into the vast array of timbres the voice holds, in the service of authentic vocal expression, artistic journey and healing process.
The open workshops in Vocal Tai Chi are a basic introduction to the principles and practice of Vocal Tai Chi - "a voice-life practice for the whole self."
This is a single afternoon workshop, all comers are welcome, for refreshers or to taste for the first time.
Open workshops (2pm - 6pm) take place on a Sunday.
These are stand alone sessions, but can be used as a stepping stone towards the apprenticeship in Vocal Tai Chi (begins 2025, 3 full modules).
(5 practitioners were certified in September 2023 to practice Vocal Tai Chi with groups and individuals.)
The afternoon is divided in two: group work 2pm-4pm, and then (creatively witnessed) individual work 4pm - 6pm. Creative witnessing is an active response practice to your fellow workshop participant as they work on their solo voice with Jenni. It is witness-learning. Each participant will have a solo session during the workshop and all will be witnessed in this way. Your solo session will be about 12 minutes and will include some dialogue with or coaching from Jenni. Some choose to go on a voyage of solo musical discovery and receive responses afterwards, others interact with Jenni as needed during their solo session. Afterwards the creative witnessing can be shared from the group to the soloist, in the form of spoken or poetic comment. Sometimes creative witnessing is done through spontaneous movement from others during the soloist's session.
" I think Jenni managed to find a very good balance between following a well thought out course structure, whilst being very open to how the energy of the group might take things in a different direction." Damien.
Full payment in advance. Book via eventbrite,
https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/vocal-tai-chi-open-workshop-tickets-791030602827?aff=oddtdtcreator
Small group so space limited.
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Event Venue & Nearby Stays
71 Crouch End Hill N8 8DF, 69 Crouch End Hill, London, N8 8, United Kingdom,London, United Kingdom