Sound in Performance

xx FOCUS SIMONE AUGHTERLONY

USA / 2016 / 4h
Sound and Performance Workshop

This workshop is open to both movement based
performers and sound artists interested in examining
the ways we view and implement sound in
performance.

In particular, we will focus both on the
materiality/plasticity of sound, as well as exploring
and questioning how we negotiate, control, and are
controlled by sound on stage. Essentially a ‘dance’
with sound - viewing it as an equal and permeating
partner in performance. Through movement/
visualization exercises and deep listening, we will
look at ways the movement and sound can infuse and
echo each other, blurring the dividing lines between
sound and gesture.

Participants are invited to bring simple noise
producing materials (paper, metals, plastics, fabrics,
etc.) small and large, quiet and loud, to utilize in
creating an imaginary sonic landscape in which
to roam. Microphones and contact mics will allow
us to scrutinize and transform sound, from micro
phenomena to the all enveloping.

Prior experiences in performance and dance or
sound and music are welcome. The workshop will be
held in English.

After the workshop at 7 pm the participants
will share a presentation based on ideas explored
in the workshop in the frame of Neforma on the
stage of Španski borci.

Free entry.

Production and organization: City of Women, Emanat, Sploh. In collaboration with Španski borci.