Embodied Music: Rhythms of Self and Community

Catalog description

Explore the intersection of music, movement, and human experience. This inclusive course is open to all, regardless of musical background. Students will engage in playful movement games, create group movement pieces, and explore musical concepts through interactive exercises. This course is inspired by the century-old practice of the Dalcroze approach, a method for developing musical intuition, creativity, expressivity and sharpened sense of listening and kinesthetic awareness. Through these shared embodied musical experiences, students will discover how music functions as a powerful form of communication, fostering creativity and a playful approach to human interaction. Students will analyze how cultural backgrounds, learning styles, and prior experiences shape individuals' relationships with music, developing a deeper understanding of human diversity and commonality through the shared language of music. No prior musical experience or movement training is required. Counts as a Human Diversity & Commonality course.