We will deepen the Swedish repertoire from different regions of Sweden, through a research of style (phrasing, bowing, ornamentation, footwork), sound work and ensemble playing. We will be particularly interested in the supports and accents to integrate into our playing to make people dance. In parallel to our workshop, a Swedish dance workshop will take place (https://adem.ch/fr/cours/atelier-de-danse-suedoise). For those musicians who wish to do so, an exchange between musicians and dancers will be organized on the same Sundays in the early afternoon, where the musicians will be able to play for the dance, dance by themselves, and discuss with the dancers.
The traditional Swedish music is mostly fiddle music, but other instruments are welcome: nyckelharpa, cello, viola, clarinet, flute, accordion...
Jenny Demaret is a French nyckelharpist and violinist. She trained in traditional music at various schools in Sweden, then at the Conservatoire de Limoges. She holds a DEM (Diplôme d'Études Musicales) in traditional music and a DE (Diplôme d'Etat) in music teaching. In addition to her teaching activities, she plays in various traditional music groups for concerts, balls and dance workshops.
PLACE:
Ateliers d'ethnomusicologie - 10, rue Montbrillant - 1201 Geneva
TIMETABLE & DATES:
One Sunday a month (see calendar)
9-10am: beginners' dance (or dance for musicians)
10am-1pm: music workshop
2pm-4pm: dance games in collaboration with the Swedish dance workshop
October 5, 2025 at ADEM Montbrillant
November 16, 2025 at ADEM Montbrillant
January 11, 2026 at ADEM Montbrillant
February 15, 2026 at ADEM Montbrillant
March 15, 2026 at ADEM Montbrillant
April 26, 2026 at ADEM Montbrillant
FEES :
60 CHF per Sunday / 50 CHF Adem membership
CONTACT :
T : + 33 (0) 6 28 14 33 57
Email : jennydemaret@yahoo.fr
Website : https://www.jenny-demaret.com
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