On Tuesday evening at 7pm (AEST) I am presenting the first in a series of four lectures ‘Investigations into Rhythm’ for Melbourne Spoken Word Festival Online, curated by the wonderful Waffle Irongirl. I am presenting SESSION 1: Being Moved - Rhythmic Connection in Spoken Word. This will be followed on the next three Thursday and Tuesday evenings by lectures by Sam Ferrante, Emilie Collyer and Melizarani Selva.
In spoken word performance, our text is not on a flat page. It is in our voices and bodies in pitch, tone, movement and rhythm, working in the space between performer and audience. I will emotional affect in spoken word at the intersection of mind and body, thought and sensation. How does rhythm connect performer and audience through the body? How can it help us to perform, convey or evoke an emotional response in our listener? And you will have a chance to experiment with your own rhythms too.
Bookings are essential, and the cost of tickets is tiered so you can pay what you can afford. The ticket link is HERE.
I would love to see you on Tuesday night - come and be moved!