Institut Jaques-Dalcroze (Brussels)
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The Institut de rythmique Jaques-Dalcroze de Belgique exists from the beginning of the fifties. In 1975, the State of Belgium
recognizes it as a National Institution of Musical Education. It is located in the old "Doctor Van Neck's hospital", first work of the famous Belgian architect Antoine Pompe (address: 53 Wafelaerts Street in Brussels
). Since 1997, it is managing by Director Pierre Kolp
.
's method. The Dalcroze Eurhythmics starts from the idea that the first instrument one has, is the body, since the birth. The learning of art expression must pass by the relations between the body, the space and the time. Dalcroze works on this relation thanks to the rhythm
and elaborates, as a background, an education linked sensibility of perceptions ans understanding of happenings. By series of exercices, the method permits to link space and time in an artistic dimension. Since 1975, the Belgian Dalcroze Institute purposes multidisciplinar artistic formations that integrate creativity
, interactivity
and improvisation
. The curricula are based on the sudy of music
, dance
and rhythm
s.
teacher
s that are able to use the Dalcroze method. The Institute Jaques-Dalcroze of Geneva also organises a Master.
Belgium
Belgium , officially the Kingdom of Belgium, is a federal state in Western Europe. It is a founding member of the European Union and hosts the EU's headquarters, and those of several other major international organisations such as NATO.Belgium is also a member of, or affiliated to, many...
recognizes it as a National Institution of Musical Education. It is located in the old "Doctor Van Neck's hospital", first work of the famous Belgian architect Antoine Pompe (address: 53 Wafelaerts Street in Brussels
Brussels
Brussels , officially the Brussels Region or Brussels-Capital Region , is the capital of Belgium and the de facto capital of the European Union...
). Since 1997, it is managing by Director Pierre Kolp
Pierre Kolp
Pierre Kolp is a Belgian composer and music pedagogue, born in Cologne , 23 March 1969.-Biography:After obtaining a mathematics and science diploma, Kolp studied organ and composition , Belgium...
.
Eyrhythmics as Music Education
The Institut de rythmique Jaques-Dalcroze develops Swiss pedagogue Emile Jaques-DalcrozeÉmile Jaques-Dalcroze
Émile Jaques-Dalcroze , was a Swiss composer, musician and music educator who developed eurhythmics, a method of learning and experiencing music through movement...
's method. The Dalcroze Eurhythmics starts from the idea that the first instrument one has, is the body, since the birth. The learning of art expression must pass by the relations between the body, the space and the time. Dalcroze works on this relation thanks to the rhythm
Rhythm
Rhythm may be generally defined as a "movement marked by the regulated succession of strong and weak elements, or of opposite or different conditions." This general meaning of regular recurrence or pattern in time may be applied to a wide variety of cyclical natural phenomena having a periodicity or...
and elaborates, as a background, an education linked sensibility of perceptions ans understanding of happenings. By series of exercices, the method permits to link space and time in an artistic dimension. Since 1975, the Belgian Dalcroze Institute purposes multidisciplinar artistic formations that integrate creativity
Creativity
Creativity refers to the phenomenon whereby a person creates something new that has some kind of value. What counts as "new" may be in reference to the individual creator, or to the society or domain within which the novelty occurs...
, interactivity
Interactivity
In the fields of information science, communication, and industrial design, there is debate over the meaning of interactivity. In the "contingency view" of interactivity, there are three levels:...
and improvisation
Improvisation
Improvisation is the practice of acting, singing, talking and reacting, of making and creating, in the moment and in response to the stimulus of one's immediate environment and inner feelings. This can result in the invention of new thought patterns, new practices, new structures or symbols, and/or...
. The curricula are based on the sudy of music
Music
Music is an art form whose medium is sound and silence. Its common elements are pitch , rhythm , dynamics, and the sonic qualities of timbre and texture...
, dance
Dance
Dance is an art form that generally refers to movement of the body, usually rhythmic and to music, used as a form of expression, social interaction or presented in a spiritual or performance setting....
and rhythm
Rhythm
Rhythm may be generally defined as a "movement marked by the regulated succession of strong and weak elements, or of opposite or different conditions." This general meaning of regular recurrence or pattern in time may be applied to a wide variety of cyclical natural phenomena having a periodicity or...
s.
Bachelor and Master in Art Education Pedagogy
The Institute Jaques-Dalcroze of Belgium, as well as the Institute Jaques-Dalcroze of Geneva, forms music educationMusic education
Music education is a field of study associated with the teaching and learning of music. It touches on all domains of learning, including the psychomotor domain , the cognitive domain , and, in particular and significant ways,the affective domain, including music appreciation and sensitivity...
teacher
Teacher
A teacher or schoolteacher is a person who provides education for pupils and students . The role of teacher is often formal and ongoing, carried out at a school or other place of formal education. In many countries, a person who wishes to become a teacher must first obtain specified professional...
s that are able to use the Dalcroze method. The Institute Jaques-Dalcroze of Geneva also organises a Master.