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[Patricia Joyce]

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Searching for Hana: Exploration for the Vocally Inquisitive
with Kate Hennig

Hello everyone.

In December I ran a listing soliciting interest in vocal exploration which
I began while studying in England last year. The response was very
heartening.
I ran an initial two workshops in January. Here is a quote from one of the
participants:

"I just completed Kate Hennig's unique voice class...
This unforgettable workshop incorporates sound, movement and text as well as
influences from Japanese No Theatre, China and India. These ancient tools
for the actor are gifts which must be shared!
... After only one session, I feel armed with a handful of new warm-up
techniques and some very challenging mind/body/sound exercises." - Tracey
Hoyt (actor)

All of this work is intended to have practical application to both classical
and contemporary text.

I have booked further studio times and will be offering the following
classes (see the course outline below for further description of classes):

Feb. 10, Sunday from 11:30 am to 2 pm - Hana 1: Energy (Tarragon)
Feb. 17, Sunday from 11:30 am to 2 pm - Hana 1: Energy (The Space)
Feb. 18, Monday from 7 pm to 9:30 pm - Hana 2: Element (The Space)
Mar. 3, Sunday from 11:30 am to 2 pm - Hana 2: Element (Showcase)
Mar. 4, Monday from 11:30 am to 2 pm - Hana 3: Structure (Showcase)

Please note that you must take Hana 1 as an introduction to the work,
then you can drop in to the other classes in any order (you must book a
place through me).

The fee schedule is as follows:

Equity Rates
For those who make under $25,000.00 a year - $20.00 + GST
For those who make over  $25,000.00 a year - $30.00 + GST

Non-Equity Rate
$25.00 + GST

On Feb 10 there will be a $1.00 surcharge per participant for studio fees.
On Feb 17 and 18 there will be a $2.00 surcharge per participant for studio
fees. Sorry about that.

If you have any further questions, please don't hesitate to be in touch.

Cheers,
Kate Hennig
416-366-5980
miskate at netcom.ca


Searching for Hana: Course Outline (This is pretty loose, and subject to
change, but it gives you an idea.)

Hana 1: Energy (Introductory class)
Exploring vocal energy as it relates to
involvement and limitations of the body and the mind.

Hana 2: Element
Exploring the interrelationship of vocal expression with the
four elements in terms of physical and mental energy.

Hana 3: Structure
Exploring the three unit structure of the Noh theatre and
its=B9 application to breath, sound, and dialogue.

Hana 4: Rhythm
Exploring aspects of rhythm and song in vocal expression.

Hana 5: Awareness
Exploring a detailed awareness of the interrelatedness
of movement and sound through individual and group dynamics.

Hana 6: Form
Exploring the impact of specific physical and literary form on
vocal expression and communication.

Hana 7: Isolation
Exploring vocal expression and communication through
physical isolation and restriction.

Hana 8: Connection
Exploring vocal expression and communication in physical
and verbal dialogue.

Hana 9: Source
Exploring both internal (emotional/psychological) and
external (physical/situational) sources of vocal expression and
communication.

Hana 10: Presence
Exploring the metaphysical in vocal expression.

copyright 2002: Kate Hennig