Rhythm with Signs | Vocal Improvisation Workshop
Schedule
Sun Nov 02 2025 at 10:00 am to 05:00 pm
UTC+01:00Location
turkis | Arhus, AR
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Join an improvised choir where music, singing, and body percussion become tools for collective expression through the Rhythm with Signs method.THE WORKSHOP
Led by Argentinian singer and choir leader Aixa Figini, this workshop uses Rhythm with Signs, a sign language that enables real-time musical improvisation. Participants explore individual and collective creativity through voice, rhythm, and body percussion, learning traditional songs and rhythms from around the world. The sessions foster listening skills, coordination, and creativity, while encouraging participants to embrace mistakes as part of the creative process.
THE METHOD
Rhythm with Signs, developed in 2005 by Argentinian musician Santiago Vazquez, is a sign language for coordinating rhythmic improvisations. Using over 130 hand and body signs, the conductor guides musicians in creating spontaneous compositions. This method is widely adopted in over 30 countries for its pedagogical and innovative approach to music making.
THE TEACHER
Aixa Figini is an Argentinian singer, musician and producer. She holds a degree in Musical Arts from the Universidad de Buenos Aires and a Masters in Arts Administration and Cultural Policies from Goldsmiths University of London. Passionate about music improvisation, Aixa is a certified trainer by Musicians Without Borders, specialising in music for community building. She leads her own Latin American music ensemble and founded CIRCULAR, a female vocal improvisation group in Portugal. Aixa also conducts workshops across Europe, collaborating with conservatories, festivals, and cultural spaces.
PRACTICALITIES
The course is divided into 2 workshops:
1. Morning session: open-level introduction to get familiar with the signs, warm up our voices and together as a group and immerse in musical games through improvisation. No former experience is needed to participate.
2. Deep dive to the rhythm with signs: build-on to the first one to deepen the knowledge on the signs and various possibilities they can provide in different settings. Participants get to practice using the signs with the group and have a wider knowledge on the signs. Former experience is recommended for this session.
10.00 - 13.00: Introduction course
14.00 - 17.00: Deep dive to the signs
PRICE
Introduction workshop:
- full price: 250 DKK
- with student discount: 200 DKK
Full course (morning session + deep-dive):
- full price: 450 DKK
- with student discount: 400 DKK
Fill out the form in the description to apply. As we have a limited amount of spots, we recommend doing it as soon as possible.
CONTACT
Read more about the workshop and the instructor on the website below. In case any doubt or question write to [email protected]
https://koretrigo.wixsite.com/home/rhythm-with-signs
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Where is it happening?
turkis, Vester Allé 15,Aarhus, Denmark, ArhusEvent Location & Nearby Stays:
