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Voicing Transformation within Heightened Forms: Experiments in Breath and Imagery in the Suzuki Method’s ‘Standing Statues’
Theatre, Dance and Performance Training, Vol.13(1), pp.75-91
2022
Abstract
In observing Tadashi Suzuki’s company in training, rehearsals and performances, I was struck by the actors’ capacity for vocal transformation. Inspired by these experiences, I have been collaboratively investigating ways to facilitate vocal transformation within heightened forms in an Australian context. Utilising a phenomenological framework, this article reflects on three breath and imagery techniques created for application within the Suzuki Method’s ‘Standing Statues’ exercise. The first two techniques were developed within a workshop series exploring the integration of the Suzuki method with Linklater voice (co-facilitated with Rob Pensalfini). The third technique, an experiment with Eastern approaches to the breath, was developed during a workshop series co-facilitated with Jeremy Neideck and Ros Williams. This article will describe the techniques as situated within an intercultural framework in relation to other psychophysical approaches to voice and movement training. These experiments signify the value of imaginative visualisaions of the breath to facilitate vocal transformation within heightened forms. The hypothesis presented is that this transformation is supported by a two part process: firstly attuning to one’s own breath and inner images and secondly, connecting to the group and world.
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- Title
- Voicing Transformation within Heightened Forms: Experiments in Breath and Imagery in the Suzuki Method’s ‘Standing Statues’
- Authors
- Jo Loth (Author) - University of the Sunshine Coast, Queensland, School of Business and Creative Industries
- Publication details
- Theatre, Dance and Performance Training, Vol.13(1), pp.75-91
- Publisher
- Routledge
- Date published
- 2022
- DOI
- 10.1080/19443927.2021.1962401
- ISSN
- 1944-3919; 1944-3927
- Organisation Unit
- School of Business and Creative Industries
- Language
- English
- Record Identifier
- 99586208902621
- Output Type
- Journal article
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