What is Dalcroze?
Emile Jaques-Dalcroze believed that the core of all musical art is human emotion. He taught that it is not enough to train just the mind or the ear or the voice. Instead, the entire human body must be trained since the body contains all of the essentials for the development of sensibility and analysis of sound, music and feeling. Through participation in simple games, exercises, and improvisations, the students learn to combine music and movement in order to develop rhythmic unity between the eye, ear, mind, and body. Refining one's sense of musical rhythm provides a clear outward expression of inner knowledge and feeling. This ability enhances not only a person's performance, but also each and every person's life, as a creative and effective form of communication.

Who benefits from Dalcroze?

• Any person who enjoys music and wishes to see, feel, and experience how it works.
• Dancers, actors, musicians—any performer for whom the power of rhythm is essential.
• Music teachers, therapists, and classroom teachers who wish to learn the useful ideas and techniques of Dalcroze Eurhythmics.
• Teachers working toward obtaining the Dalcroze Elementary Certificate or License.

The Dalcroze Subjects
Eurhythmics
Solfège
Improvisation
Pedagogy
Composition
Body Technique

DALCROZE COURSES

Week I: Dalcroze Basics (EVCRT 500)
July 28 - August 1, 2008
9 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. (30 hours)
$690 Optional for 1 credit (undergraduate)

Each morning begins with a movement class led by Lori Belilove, followed by techniques in eurhythmics, improvisation, and solfège. Students will observe Mr. Abramson and Mr. Cataneo teach classes of children (ages 4 - 5) demonstrating the power of the Dalcroze method. In the afternoon, students will receive further study in all Dalcroze subjects. Mr. Abramson will teach a performance master class during the week. Candidates for the Certificate and License are given an opportunity to practice teaching and to prepare for their teaching exams. The week is limited to 40 participants.

Weeks II & III: Dalcroze Study and Teacher Training Program (EVCRT 510; 520)
August 4 - August 15, 2008
9 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. (30 hours each week)
$690 per week optional 2 credits per week (undergraduate / graduate)

Students must attend week one (July 28 - Aug. 1) before attending weeks two and three, unless you have the permission from Mr. Abramson. These two weeks focus intensely on all Dalcroze subjects. Improvisation, expressive movements techniques, teaching styles, presentation skills, solfège, and lesson and curriculum design are stressed. Children's classes are taught by qualified Certificate candidates, followed by evaluation and discussion. The mornings will begin with movement classes taught by Ms. Belilove and Mr. Williamson, then later the class will break into smaller groups for practice teaching and Dalcroze work in specialized subjects. Mr. Abramson will teach a performance master class each week. During week three, Certificate and License candidates must fulfill the exam and evaluation requirements. Non-candidate students are encouraged to participate by taking the exams and evaluations for the learning experience. Both weeks are limited to 30 participants.

Dalcroze Elementary Certificate requirements

• Completion of a previous summer or related workshop at a Dalcroze teacher-training center.
• Ninety hours of previous Dalcroze instruction (before attending this summer).
• A bachelor's degree in related studies.
• Previous teaching experience.
• Must take a preliminary exam at the end of week I.
• Pass personal exams in eurhythmics, solfège, improvisation, and pedagogy.
• Successfully pass the teaching exam with children before a jury.
• Provide a written paper on the Dalcroze method.

• Must have the Dalcroze Elementary Certificate
• Previous teaching experience.
• Pass a personal exam in eurhythmics, solfège, improvisation, and pedagogy.
• Successfully pass a teaching exam with adults before a jury.
• Provide a written paper on the Dalcroze method.

FACULTY

Robert M. Abramson, Director
Mr. Abramson has masters degrees in composition and music education, and a post-graduate diploma from the Institute Jaques-Dalcroze in Geneva, Switzerland. He has conducted master classes for Itzhak Perlman's summer program and for a leadership symposium sponsored by the Pentagon. Mr. Abramson is the founding director of the Robert Abramson Dalcroze Institute, a professional training center for performing artists and teachers.

Daniel Cataneo
Mr. Cataneo holds masters degrees in Music and the Fine Arts, and a license form the Manhattan Dalcroze Institute. He is an international clinician in Dalcroze Eurhythmics and its relationship to performance. He is a faculty member at the Manhattan School of Music, Temple University, and The Juilliard School. Mr. Cataneo is the artistic director of the Cape May Institute, co-founder of the Northern New Jersey Conservatory, and the executive director of the Robert Abramson Dalcroze Institute.

Lori Belilove
Lori Belilove's direct lineage and prestigious performing career have earned her an international reputation as the premier interpreter and ambassador of the dance of Isadora Duncan. She has been hailed as "radiantly persuasive" by Jennifer Dunning of the New York Times. Ms. Belilove has held residencies at such prestigious institutions as Harvard University, Smith College, Ohio State University, Princeton, New York University and Northwestern University. Lori holds a B.A. in Dance, Religion and Classical Studies and is the Artistic Director of the Isadora Duncan Dance Foundation and its resident performing troupe, Lori Belilove & Company. Her expertise and professional dance achievements are bringing her invitations to perform and teach worldwide in places such as Russia, Brazil, Italy, and Hungary. Ms. Belilove has taught for the Dalcroze Institute since 1994.

Joe Williams
Joe Williams is considered the world's leading expert in the movement training of Francois Delsarte (1811-1871), whose studies in both expressive movement and music analysis were known to have strongly influenced the work of Dalcroze. The Delsarte System of Expression, together with Dalcroze techniques, are known to have led the development of modern dance. (Early in her career Isadora Duncan was a Delsarte teacher, and both Dalcroze and Delsarte techniques were central training at the Denishawn dance school, which produced Martha Graham, Doris Humphrey, and Charles Weideman.) Mr. Williams has given master classes at Iowa State University, Wright State University, and Xavier University. He teaches Delsarte as teacher training faculty at the Cincinnati Yoga School and is on the regular faculty at Morocco and the Casbah Dance School in New York where, in the tradition of La Meri and Ruth St Denis, he teaches Delsarte to students of ethnic dance. He is the technique consultant for the first doctoral thesis on Delsarte's work to be written in France, Delsarte's homeland. In the fall of 2008, he will be presenting master classes at Adelphi University for their Ruth St Denis retrospective, honoring her founding there, seventy years ago, of the first dance department in America. Mr. Williams has taught for the Dalcroze Institute since 2005. More information about Mr.Williams and Delsarte is available at www.DelsarteProject.com.

REGISTRATION
Students may mail or fax-in the downloadable registration form provided or register online by clicking the register online button on the upper right-hand side of this page.

JUILLIARD HOUSING
The Meredith Willson Residence Hall, which stands next door to the School, provides more than 300 students with living space, social and recreational lounges, practice rooms, dining hall, laundry room, study areas, and 24-hour security. Three full-time professionals staff the hall, with student resident assistants on each floor. All rooms are arranged in suites of five bedrooms and a large living room offering striking views. Rooms and suites are full furnished, equipped with incoming telephone service, and linens (sheets, towels, and pillows). Students are assigned a roommate and most bedrooms are equipped with bunk beds. Payment of $425 per week is due by July 7, 2008. The weekly housing fee is based on a seven-day week. Students may make reservations through the registration form, in writing, or by phone. The housing fee cannot be paid online. Housing will be available as of July 27 - August 16, 2008. Reservations for housing must be made by June 9, 2008.

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