THE DALCROZE PROGRAM AT DILLER-QUAILE

Dalcroze-Teacher-Training-2.png
The Dalcroze approach provides an in-depth education in the fundamentals of music; it integrates the ear, mind, and body through rhythmic movement, allied with keen listening, singing, and improvisation. This program is designed for music educators, singers, instrumentalists, conductors, and movement teachers.

Dalcroze Portfolio Seminar

Online Course with In-Person Final Performance

The Dalcroze Portfolio Seminar is designed for individuals who have passed their Dalcroze examinations, and are striving to complete the Portfolio, which includes written work, and the choreography of a musical work, a la Dalcroze, a technique known as Plastique Animee. Seminar meetings occur every two weeks for an hour and a half, via distance learning (synchronous, on ZOOM). At the end of the course, a presentation of written works, and live performances of the plastiques takes place in Diller-Quaile’s Performance Space. Members of the Dalcroze community are invited to attend and participate in a discussion of the presentations.

In Dalcroze Portfolio meetings, the teacher guides participants through their written work and the choreography, which are discussed in depth during meetings. In between sessions, articles and selected chapter readings that are relevant to students' ongoing work are sent by the teacher to members of the seminar to read. 

An aim of the Portfolio Seminar is to expand participants' understanding of the Dalcroze work through delving into significant written works that relate to the course’s subject matter. The authors are major Dalcroze pedagogues; it is enriching for seminar members to learn about the larger Dalcroze community to which they belong.

When discussing plans for the Dalcroze choreography–the Plastique–selected videos are sent to class members in order to provide a variety of examples of this work.

Required technology: internet connected device (desktop, laptop, or tablet is recommended). Secure login and password protocols are in place.

2024-2025 Seminar

Class Schedule: 15 session course, 1.5 hours per session. Day and meeting time TBD.
Instructor: Dr. Ruth Alperson
Tuition= $1,125. Enrollment will open in fall 2024.

Questions? Please email, apply@diller-quaile.org.