Τα πέντε Στοιχεία στην πρακτική "ενωτικό τραγούδι & κίνηση στον κύκλο" / The five Elements in «unity singing & movement in the circle» practice
Μαρία Α. Αγγελή
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Each voice has a message to the world and its vibration is unique! When human voices unite through the global language of music, everything becomes possible and simple. The workshop invites everybody to participate, from every walk of life, physical condition, professional & educational background, own relationship to music and movement/dance.
Starting point of the experience would be the four elements plus the ether as emerging vital forces and platforms of inspiration, safety and sustenance in almost every tradition, ancient civilisation, indigenous community, contemporary community. The air, the earth, the water, the fire, the ether emerging with symbols and meanings guide us through the practice of the singing and the dance. Songs of easy verses/lyrics and uniting, harmonious, lyrical, uplifting melodies from secular and sacred traditions of Europe, Asia, Africa, America are accompanied by circle dances which carry and accentuate the content, symbols and energy of the singing. The workshop supports the participants to re-connect with own voice, body, authentic expression, inner power and those of others, as well as the feeling of joy and comfort when connecting with co-humans regardless the circumstances. It provides the spark for the participants to become genuine ‘musicians’ in their everyday life by producing ‘verses’/words/speech, movements/actions and melodies of meaning, balance and wisdom, transmitting peace. The experience invites everybody to revisit own connection with the 5 elements and make the connotations needed in the personal, professional, social, spiritual life as well as each one’s unique learning path. The circle, with its unifying attributes in its DNA, holds people together, who re-member their origins and Life’s basic elements under the auspices of the vibrations of the melodies and lyrics of each song. The movement/dance in the circle mobilises every cell of the human existence within the atmosphere each song radiates/creates. The workshop constitutes an act of inclusion, a manifestation of the unifying powers of the five elements in Life itself, a humble note that we people may have common sources and resources. It aspires to deliver its unifying character to as many people as possible, who are to be the multipliers of this experience/tool/platform, and the safe space towards unity, inspiration, creativity, global community.
Especially for children the practice enriches music vocabulary and palette, refines rhythmic and movement skills, enhances concentration, invites them to em-body what they sing and listen to, acquaints them to traditions, sounds, melodies, classic music pieces, symbols, meanings, usually not present in their everyday routine, welcomes flexibility, openness and the exploration beyond the right-wrong attitude towards life.
qualities cultivated & empowered: ♥ inner power ♥ collective/community’s power ♥ mutuality ♥ connection ♥ acceptance & self-acceptance ♥ support ♥ grounding ♥ inclusion ♥ humour ♥ joy ♥ authentic, effortless expression ♥ present moment ♥ experimentation ♥ playfulness ♥ flexibility ♥ sharing ♥ unity, solidarity ♥ positivity ♥ flow ♥ grace ♥ emergence of peace communities ♥ fresh and direct embodiment of famous Baroque music, traditions outside Greece, songs honouring the human nature & Nature
references (indicative) Angeli, M., (2019). unity singing & circle dance. Retrieved December 06, 2021, from http://www.thespiral.gr/en/activities-a-programs/actions-festivals-exhibitions.html Nakkach, S. & Carpenter, V., (2012). Free Your Voice: Awaken to Life Through Singing. Louisville: Sounds True Shannon, L., (Ed.) (2018). String of Pearls: Celebrating 40 years of Sacred Dance in the Findhorn Community. Winchester: Sarsen Press key-words: unity singing, circle, movement, elements
workshop’s language: Greek
equipment & structure Via my computer camera, I am going to introduce/teach each song and the steps, movements in the circle. During the process the music melodies of each song are to embrace the session. I might stream one or two short videos, just to ignite inspiration and promote the connective qualities of unity singing & movement in the circle. We would conclude with short reflection questions and a final contemplative moment for everybody to settle, come to the present moment, receive the gifts from the field and dream of the future after these new 'inscriptions' in own Self. All that is needed is a good screen in the space of the Congress and (some) space for the participants to move in the circle, keeping a visible centre piece, if possible (i.e. a vase with flowers, a book, a small object of importance, a symbol of the Congress etc.), as the point of ‘holding’ our circle. |
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short bio maria a. angeli is a Connection advocate, musician, therapeutic harpist, trainer, transition coach, art curator, writer and one of Korogonas Ark’s community project (Greece) founding members, honouring the emerging global narrative of the Story of Connection, through tools and methodologies which she provides to individuals and groups. She has been teaching «unity singing and movement in the circle» to diverse groups (teachers, parents, inclusive education, intercultural/international environments, sensitive social groups, families, professional dancers, choirs, primary schools, municipalities, public spaces, on-line gatherings etc.), focusing on personal & collective empowerment, peace interactions, conflict transformation, resilience, trauma healing, unity and communities’ building.
presenter: maria a. angeli
email: mariaaggeli@gmail.com | tel no: (0030) 6938141330
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