The New Dalcrozian

Final preparations for the DSA National Conference! What have Lauren and Anthony learned over the course of The New Dalcrozian? Diplome Superieur Louise Mathieu drops by for an EXTENDED chat about all things Dalcroze, but a special focus on the use of recorded music in the classroom. 

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Lauren and Anthony discuss lesson planning. What kind of sessions will be offered at the DSA National Conference in January? Hear an original composition by Michael Joviala, performed by Lauren. An epic conversation with Dr. Michael Joviala covering topics such as blogging, shoes-off, meter, jazz, and TND Book Club!

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Lauren performing Messaien Quartet for the End of Time

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A tribute to the legendary Lisa Parker. Anthony and Lauren discuss the utility of Laban effort actions in a Dalcroze class. Our guest is conductor, advocate, and educator Vaughan Fleischfresser. How should we think about advocacy? What is it like to have a tweet go viral? How does this approach to advocacy mesh with our orientation as Dalcrozians?

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Anthony and Lauren reflect on a busy summer! News from Geneva. Using thoughtful language in the classroom. A great interview with Elda Nelly Trevino Flores about the history of Dalcroze work in Latin America!

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Lauren and Anthony discuss lesson planning.  How do we use "props" in a Dalcroze class?  Jeremy Dittus shares his thoughts about materials.  Lauren gives advice for scarf play.  Monica Dale is our special guest, and discusses her background and approach to Eurhythmics.

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Lauren returns from Alaska with a new love for the Musk Ox.  Anthony and Lauren discuss the recent urgency to "catch up" after the pandemic.  Anthony explores his latest project at SubStack.  Check out Anthony's SubStack Here! Rob Lyda joins us to discuss NAfME and the Council for General Music Education.  It's a great conversation! 

Looking at Dalcroze history with esteemed Dance Historian, Selma Odom.  Lauren shares an activity for creating calm.  Anthony started a SubStack!  Subscribe at musicxt.substack.com!

New York Times BESTSELLER Oliver Burkeman talks about his book "4000 Weeks : Time Management for Mortals."  Anthony and Lauren trade lesson ideas on 2s and 3s.  Lauren shows us her imagination. 

Lauren needs a new name!  How is Public School teaching different from community art school teaching?  What does the Dalcroze approach bring to a public school situation?  Finding the Flow with Patrick Cerria.... buy the book here.

Lauren passed her Graduate Oral Comprehensive exams!  Wrap up from Lauren and Anthony's Dalcroze Lab clinic.  Is "fun" a trap?  Lauren has a DSA National Conference Preview with Mary Dobrea-Grindahl.  New Dalcrozian ICDS Presentation with Q&A.