We will do physical exercices to prepare the body for singing and seeking the dynamic sources of sounds as well as research into and development of the unique vocal potential of each participant.
The link between the voice and movement will be emphasized.
The work also involves attentive listening to oneself and to others. This requires concentration and capacity to identify with other person’s efforts. In this way we support each other’s progress during both individual and group work.
There will be given individual time for each participants within the group.
About Ulrik and his work
Ulrik’s work is built up around the respect for each person’s expression.
There is a clear focus on the already existing connection between voice and movement.
His listening and observation of the participants, the relationship to time which each is confronted with, and his soft determination are highly appreciated by the students.
We all have to find the sources of creativity within ourselves – not from others. Each person is unique and the deepest master of oneself.
The work is mostly including some physical and vocal warm-up, improvisation classes but the spin of the work is the master class where the student works solo with Ulrik in the presence of
the rest of the group.
To create a respectful and safe atmosphere to work in which gives strength and trust in oneself.
Concepts like good/bad, right/wrong, beautiful/ugly etc. gets turned around and looked upon and understood in a different way.
The greatest appreciation of his work is his unconditional respect and belief in all people.
Physical movement helps to liberate the voice by giving inspiration to move to somewhere, awakens the imagination and helps us to physical feel who we are and what we want to ‘say’ rather than to try and understand ourselves intellectually.
Language?
English
Workshop venue: la ferme du Bois-le-Comte
La ferme du Bois-le-Comte is an eco-friendly venue for groups in the South of Belgium (close to the French border and at a 20-minute walk from the famous abbey of Orval). Superb position in the midst of nature. All meals are plant-based.
