It was really a pleasure to see Christa Kuehn again. Many of Canada's eurythmists had their first classes with Christa, including veterans such as Renate Krause! Christa has been a very active publicist and performer of eurythmy in Canada, and she inspires (challenges?) the current generation do more eurythmy with the public.
Claudia Maurice and Andree Lanthier were also part of the conversation. They are each working hard, overcoming obstacles and loving their work. We focused on some of the practical aspects relating to a eurythmy career, such as salaries, working/performance spaces, funding sources, and the deceptively simple question - How do I write a poster?
What is the priority, and how can we develop relationships with influential friends who can help?
Helene Besnard greeted us at the beginning of our meeting, and went off to give some last-minute coaching to her students. Later in the afternoon, we were treated to a workshop performance of parts of the Foundation Stone meditation. The audience (members of the Anthroposophical Society in Montreal and from across Canada) formed a circle in the performance space afterwards, and held a conversation in the eurythmy afterglow...
Wednesday, January 28, 2009
Tuesday, January 27, 2009
Event this Sunday in Thornhill!
Here is the Invitation to the recent workshop-performance in Thornhill. If you would like to make a donation to Northern Star Eurythmy, please see "Foundation Stone Meditation" on the sidebar.
Northern Star Eurythmy is presenting a workshop and performance around the Foundation Stone Meditation in Thornhill at 2pm on Sunday February 1 at the Toronto Waldorf School. See below for Invitation details.
The group would like to acknowledge the support of the people at the Ita Wegman Foundation and the Camphill Foundation who have been so helpful and encouraging during the launch of the Northern Star Eurythmy project. Thank you!
INVITATION From Northern Star Eurythmy
Eurythmy Performance and Workshop around the Foundation Stone Meditation of the Anthroposophical Society, Sunday, February 1, 2009, 2-3pm, Toronto Waldorf School
Rudolf Steiner dedicated his life to bringing spiritual knowledge into the realm of modern scientific thought, personal meditation and transformative work, with the goal of renewing human beings, society and the earth itself. His last, and many consider his greatest effort to bring this about, was the renewal of the Anthroposophical Society at the Christmas Conference in Dornach, Switzerland, at Christmastime 1923-24. As the heart of this renewal he gave the mighty Foundation Stone Meditation, which, he said, brought together the central knowledge and wisdom of Anthroposophy.
In the months following the conference he gave a eurythmic choreography for this Meditation, which was performed exclusively in Dornach for many decades. In the 1990's then the decision was made to carry this work out into the world. As part of this impulse Dorothea Mier, from Eurythmy Spring Valley, came to Toronto, Canada, in November, ‘05, to work on the Foundation Stone Meditation eurythmically with all who were interested.
Out of this workshop a group, varying in number and participation from meeting to meeting, went on to continue this work for the next two years. Slowly but surely a knowledge of the forms, the gestures, the rhythms and other aspects grew between us. In Spring, 2007, this work group received the invitation to perform the Foundation Stone Meditation at the “Encircling Light, Expectant Silence” Conference of the North, to be held in White Horse, Yukon, Canada, in August, 2009.
Out of this the decision was made to found ourselves as a performing group dedicated to work on the Foundation Stone Meditation, Northern Star Eurythmy. Now, a year later, we are prepared to begin sharing this work. Next Sunday, February 1, we will be conducting a workshop and performance, open to all who are interested, at the Toronto Waldorf School in Thornhill. The whole group will be invited to explore motifs of the movements of the different sections of the piece together, after which we will perform parts of the Meditation on stage, in proper costume.
The workshop may provide deepening to those who have studied the Meditation on their own, and a dynamic introduction to those who are interested in exploring it for the first time. We invite everyone to come and join us!
In addition to sharing our work, we are hoping to raise much needed funds to cover the costs of costumes, lighting, conference fees and flights to the Yukon. We will be asking for a free-will donation–we suggest $20 per person as a guideline. We are a project of the Ita Wegman Foundation, a Canadian charity, and donations are eligible for tax receipts.
For further information, please call Maria Helms (905-883-0323) or Mark McAlister (905-883-3409).
Northern Star Eurythmy is presenting a workshop and performance around the Foundation Stone Meditation in Thornhill at 2pm on Sunday February 1 at the Toronto Waldorf School. See below for Invitation details.
The group would like to acknowledge the support of the people at the Ita Wegman Foundation and the Camphill Foundation who have been so helpful and encouraging during the launch of the Northern Star Eurythmy project. Thank you!
INVITATION From Northern Star Eurythmy
Eurythmy Performance and Workshop around the Foundation Stone Meditation of the Anthroposophical Society, Sunday, February 1, 2009, 2-3pm, Toronto Waldorf School
Rudolf Steiner dedicated his life to bringing spiritual knowledge into the realm of modern scientific thought, personal meditation and transformative work, with the goal of renewing human beings, society and the earth itself. His last, and many consider his greatest effort to bring this about, was the renewal of the Anthroposophical Society at the Christmas Conference in Dornach, Switzerland, at Christmastime 1923-24. As the heart of this renewal he gave the mighty Foundation Stone Meditation, which, he said, brought together the central knowledge and wisdom of Anthroposophy.
In the months following the conference he gave a eurythmic choreography for this Meditation, which was performed exclusively in Dornach for many decades. In the 1990's then the decision was made to carry this work out into the world. As part of this impulse Dorothea Mier, from Eurythmy Spring Valley, came to Toronto, Canada, in November, ‘05, to work on the Foundation Stone Meditation eurythmically with all who were interested.
Out of this workshop a group, varying in number and participation from meeting to meeting, went on to continue this work for the next two years. Slowly but surely a knowledge of the forms, the gestures, the rhythms and other aspects grew between us. In Spring, 2007, this work group received the invitation to perform the Foundation Stone Meditation at the “Encircling Light, Expectant Silence” Conference of the North, to be held in White Horse, Yukon, Canada, in August, 2009.
Out of this the decision was made to found ourselves as a performing group dedicated to work on the Foundation Stone Meditation, Northern Star Eurythmy. Now, a year later, we are prepared to begin sharing this work. Next Sunday, February 1, we will be conducting a workshop and performance, open to all who are interested, at the Toronto Waldorf School in Thornhill. The whole group will be invited to explore motifs of the movements of the different sections of the piece together, after which we will perform parts of the Meditation on stage, in proper costume.
The workshop may provide deepening to those who have studied the Meditation on their own, and a dynamic introduction to those who are interested in exploring it for the first time. We invite everyone to come and join us!
In addition to sharing our work, we are hoping to raise much needed funds to cover the costs of costumes, lighting, conference fees and flights to the Yukon. We will be asking for a free-will donation–we suggest $20 per person as a guideline. We are a project of the Ita Wegman Foundation, a Canadian charity, and donations are eligible for tax receipts.
For further information, please call Maria Helms (905-883-0323) or Mark McAlister (905-883-3409).
Wednesday, January 21, 2009
Something A little Different...
Now I know why Lois has not been able to submit her article about eurythmy and destiny...She's been getting ready for an exhibit at the upcoming interior design show. Here's some eurythmy at work in a new way...
"The most startling new furniture design premiered here is a transparent rendering of the rococo writing desk that appeared in an 18th Century Fragonard painting. Lois' design translates iconic decorations into clear recyclable acrylic. The fabrication of its base, that not only curves on two planes but has the strength to support a white marble top, was a year in development.
...Italian gardens of the 1750's have been a prime source of inspiration for my designs. Joining with Ian Morton of Nor-Am to create a glass garden pavilion for IDS09 was a natural pairing. We have been planning and developing this booth for 2 years."
...Italian gardens of the 1750's have been a prime source of inspiration for my designs. Joining with Ian Morton of Nor-Am to create a glass garden pavilion for IDS09 was a natural pairing. We have been planning and developing this booth for 2 years."
Lois Macaulay draws from icons of art history to shape her furnishing line and design projects. Her store at 98 Avenue Road is open from 10 to 6 Monday to Saturday, with the exception of Tuesday, open by appointment. http://www.loismacaulay.com/
Friday, January 16, 2009
Michael Chapitis - New Directions In Therapeutic Eurythmy
Michael Chapitis currently works with Kindergarten to Grade Eight students as a part time therapeutic/curative eurythmy specialist at the Alan Howard, Halton and Trillium Waldorf Schools in Ontario, Canada.. His work addresses the application of eurythmy in areas of physical and emotional imbalance in learning. Michael received much of his mentoring and further training with renowned educator Marjorie Spock, who witnessed the birthing of eurythmy under Rudolf Steiner in the early 1900s and founded Waldorf Schools in North America. Through this further development, Michael offers annual courses in Switzerland to eurythmists and physicians. Michael takes referrals for adults and children through the anthroposophical physicians of Pegasus Therapeutics, the medical centre in Thornhill, Ontario.
Some Notes And Updates
Cynthia Gelder took her Masters of Science in Education in 2008 and she is currently teaching a class in Kuwait... Angelika Warner is working full time at the Toronto Waldorf School as both a pedagogic eurythmist and therapist. Her two sons are grown and starting their personal journeys, and she feels that she is perhaps now wise enough to begin appreciating life in wholly new ways...Maria Helms teaches eurythmy full time at the Toronto Waldorf School and also leads community events and adult workshops. She is a leading member of the Northern Star eurythmy group....Alexandru and Patricia Doroftei in Calgary are enjoying the antics of their young daughter, and periodically finding opportunities to do eurythmy with members of the Waldorf community. Ingrid Kohler has recently been married and may soon be moving from Ontario to the West Coast. Tatiana Lungu is working at Camphill Nottawasaga and is gradually finding opportunities for artistic work and performance.
Thursday, January 8, 2009
Eurythmy and Destiny
What happens when a eurythmist enters a new profession? Is eurythmy now just a fond memory, or does she come to life in new ways? Stay tuned...(Where's Lois?)
Margaret and Arthur Osmond - Welcome!
Margaret and Arthur have recently moved from the UK and settled in Nova Scotia. (Now we have eurythmy from coast to coast!) They are starting to feel settled, and by the time you read this posting, Margaret will probably have given her first public workshop. Good luck!
Sylvie Richard
Once I complete my training (soon!) I will be very interested in networking with my fellow Canadian eurythmists.
I also wanted to acknowledge the Anthroposophical Foundation of Canada which came forward with a grant which I will apply to loan re-payment from Eurythmy Spring Valley. I felt wonderful that an anthroposophical body could support eurythmy that way.
I also wanted to acknowledge the Anthroposophical Foundation of Canada which came forward with a grant which I will apply to loan re-payment from Eurythmy Spring Valley. I felt wonderful that an anthroposophical body could support eurythmy that way.
Helene Besnard
Happy new year with strength and imagination!
This is my report.
Eurythmy: I give a regular adult course, once a week. We work on basics and, very humbly, parts of the Foundation Stone meditation forms. We want to be connected to the general work in the anthroposophical movment on the same theme. Most are anthroposophists and carry the soul stone in their hearts. Plus, workshops at the year's festivals.
Education through movement: I am often invited to present rhythm, rhymes and rounds to child educators in public daycares, and also Waldorf. Some class teachers come to me for help in their rhythmic morning part.
Writing: Three of my books are published: one on rhymes, rhythmics, dances and games. The second one is about the musical Mood of the 5th with stories and songs; the third one has fairy tales for 3 to 9 years's old.
This is my report.
Eurythmy: I give a regular adult course, once a week. We work on basics and, very humbly, parts of the Foundation Stone meditation forms. We want to be connected to the general work in the anthroposophical movment on the same theme. Most are anthroposophists and carry the soul stone in their hearts. Plus, workshops at the year's festivals.
Education through movement: I am often invited to present rhythm, rhymes and rounds to child educators in public daycares, and also Waldorf. Some class teachers come to me for help in their rhythmic morning part.
Writing: Three of my books are published: one on rhymes, rhythmics, dances and games. The second one is about the musical Mood of the 5th with stories and songs; the third one has fairy tales for 3 to 9 years's old.
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