Eurythmy teaching for children and young people -
as an artistic pillar of human development
2 to 7 July 2024
Viljandi Academy of Culture
(Estonia, Viljandi, Posti tn 1)
eurythmy seminar for eurythmy teachers and students
led by Helga Daniel
Eurythmy teachers from different countries share their experiences.
Chat circles and discussions.
Topics of the seminar work:
- compatibility of eurythmy teaching with the developmental laws of the child/student
- Knowing the legacy of R. Steiner's exercises
- why teaching eurythmy at school is "hard work";
- artistic eurythmy versus pedagogical eurythmy, artistic element in pedagogical eurythmy;
- what you need to know when preparing for a eurythmy lesson;
- "tools that work well" in eurythmy education (exercises, lesson organization, games, etc.)
- exercises to awaken/develop thought, feeling and will for students of different ages;
- what does a eurythmy teacher need in his "backpack";
Information and pre-registration no later than May 15 - eurytmiakool@gmail.com
Participation fee €390, does not include food and accommodation.
The participation fee must be paid by June 1 at the latest to the following account:
Association of Estonian Free Waldorf Schools and Kindergartens
EE291010220098166221, with the explanation "July seminar 2024"
It is possible to pay on the spot in cash.
Overnight stay at Viljandi Waldorf School (sleeping bag necessary) - €12 per night.
Meals all days €60 (breakfast: porridge, tea and coffee - €2 and lunch 2 courses - €8)
Working language - English - Estonian. Lectures are translated into English-Estonian-English.
Schedule:
02 July
11.00 - 12.30 - eurythmy by Helga Daniel
14.30-16.00 - eurythmy by Helga Daniel
16:30 to 18:00 - discussion group - why teaching eurythmy in school is "hard work"; what a eurythmy teacher needs in his(her) "backpack
3 to 7 July
09.00 – 10.30; 11.00 - 12.30. – eurythmy by Helga Daniel
3 July
14.30 – 16.00 – Jostein Aarbakke's experiences at school, the importance of artistic eurythmy in pedagogical learning.
16.30- 18.00 - Virgi Ojap's lecture - "Where eurythmy begins, where gymnastics and dance end."
The artistry of pedagogical eurythmy - the pedagogy of artistic eurythmy"
4 July
14.30 – 16.00 – Kirsi Aarbakke's experiences in teaching kindergarten eurythmy
16.30 - 18.00 - Karmen Püü - experiences of teaching eurythmy.
5 July
14.30 – 16.00 – Virgi Ojap – experiences of teaching eurythmy to students (exercises)
16.30 – 18.00 – discussion group - discussion
6 July
14.30 - 16.00 - Aija Rancane's experiences in school and kindergarten
16.30 - 18.00 - An evening of voluntary initiatives (please let us know in advance about ideas, related time consumption!) - for example, a desire to perform eurythmy, play together, sing, walk in nature (14 km around Lake Viljandi), organize an open-air picnic, discuss something further, share.
7 July
14.30 – 16.00 - Aija Rancane's experiences in school and kindergarten
16.30 - 18.00 - final round feedback