2023 Summer Workshop ~ Masterclass Schedule
Introduction to Body Mapping,
with Jan Prokop
Saturday June 17th, 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Opera America, Rehearsal Hall
330 Seventh Avenue, 7th floor
Body mapping is the conscious correcting, adjusting, and refining of one's body map to produce efficient, graceful, and coordinated movement. All performing artists need access to a tension-free instrument to create an honest, heartfelt performance. A balanced and aligned body combined with natural breathing is the foundation for performance art and music-making. Body mapping enables these professionals to discover their bodies’ full potential.
This masterclass is open to auditors for a $20 fee.
Introduction to Alexander Technique,
with Lori Schiff
Sunday June 18th 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Opera America, Rehearsal Hall
330 Seventh Avenue, 7th floor
Slow up. Breathe. You can change yourself. Reduce pain, tension, and fatigue. Gain confidence. Connect with yourself to nourish presence and mobility. Feeling better leads to performing better in all areas of your life. The Alexander Technique is a method for living better through your own mindfulness in action. F.M. Alexander wrote, "the most valuable knowledge one can possess is that of the use and functioning of the self." Lori Schiff teaches the Alexander Technique at The Juilliard School and at institutions and events across the country and internationally.
This masterclass is open to auditors for a $20 fee.
Yoga for Singers,
with Barbara Fusco-Spera
Times TBA
Yoga for the Creative Heart instructor Barbara Fusco-Spera leads seven yoga classes specially designed for the singer. Breath and body alignment will be highlighted through the traditional yoga poses. Feel the difference in your body in terms of core energy, dynamic breath, strength, flexibility, and relaxation. Build your own daily yoga practice. It is strongly suggested to participate in all seven classes as the information is accumulative.
These classes will be open for a $10 fee each.
You are strongly encouraged to participate in all classes.
Crafting your career,
with Karen Driscoll
Friday June 23rd, 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
Opera America, McKay Hall
330 Seventh Avenue, 7th floor
Karen Driscoll shares her beliefs about the current challenges singers are facing within the world of music, expresses the importance of thinking outside the “Zoom” box and offers inspirational incites on ways to remain flexible and creative while crafting your musical career.
This masterclass will be open to auditors for a $20 fee.
Mock Auditions and Q&A with Craig Rutenberg
Friday June 23rd, 7 p.m. to -10 p.m.
Opera America Rehearsal Hall
330 Seventh Avenue, 7th floor