The Lessac Intensive Workshop

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Perhaps the backbone of the Lessac Institute’s workshop offerings is the Intensive Workshop. Most Intensives are conducted in retreat-like settings over three to four weeks so that participants can immerse themselves fully in the process of learning. These immersion experiences cover both of Arthur Lessac’s texts, The Use and Training of the Human Voice, and Body Wisdom: The Use and Training of the Human Body as well as the on-going evolution of the training to reflect current research in bodyvoice knowledge. Led by a Master Teacher, the Intensive offers in-depth instruction in Lessac Kinesensics, which is a comprehensive and creative approach to all aspects of developing the body and voice in a healthful, holistic way. Space is limited, so early registration is encouraged.


UPCOMING INTESNIVES

 
 

IS THIS TRAINING FOR YOU?

  • Yes, if you are:

  • In Theatre Education: College and Secondary Educators, Advanced Students

  • A Performance Professional: Actors, Directors, Musical Performers

  • In Communications: Broadcasters and Presenters

AREAS OF STUDY

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BODYVOICE TRAINING

  • Organic Pain and Stress Relievers

  • Natural relaxers and energizers

  • Dynamic Alignment

  • Synergy of Alignment and Breath

  • Synergy between breath and voice

  • Body Energy States of being

  • Flexibility and physical fitness 

  •  Physical Characterization

  • Rhythm in Movement and Gesture

  • Expressive Intent

CONSONANT NRG: The Music of the Consonants

  • Fluent intelligibility

  • Melodies, rhythms, and sustained tonal colors

  • Nuanced application of consonants to crystallize intent

Structural Energy: The Music of the Vowels

  • Optimal, flexible oral cavity space and shape for speech and singing

  • Relaxed and energized jaw, tongue, lips, throat, larynx

  • Quality production and identification of all vowels

  • Increased sound-wave reflection for enhanced tonal quality

Tonal Energy:The music of the Voice

  • Bone conducted vocal resonance for quality vocal tone

  • Development of full dynamic pitch range

  • Skillful navigation of tonal output as required by genre or context

  • Power without pain

  • Strength without strain

Application

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  • Synergy between bodyvoice, emotion, and intent

  • Effective application of Vocal NRG's contributing to vocal health

  • Body and Vocal NRG's contributing to wellbeing