Cultural Experience in Spanish at Legados

Led by Julieta Lerman

Duration: 8 online meetings, every Tuesday, every two weeks.

Dates: From February 6th to March 26th

Schedule: From 19:30 to 21:00 hrs (ARG)

Who is this course for?

This poetry workshop is designed for:

• People interested in exploring poetry as a means of expression and reflection.
• Those seeking to develop their own poetic voice
• Lovers of literature, music, photography and other art forms who wish to integrate these disciplines into their creative process.
• Beginning or advanced writers who wish to share and receive feedback on their writing.

What will you learn during the workshop?

Throughout this workshop, participants will learn to:

• Explore poetry as a way of perceiving and describing the world.
• Develop a personal and unique tone of voice in their writing
• Broaden their creative horizons by reading and analyzing poems, novel fragments, essays, images and music.
• Use stimuli and slogans as provocations for writing.

How is the workshop developed?

This workshop is structured in interactive sessions that include:

• Reading and analysis of poems, fragments of novels and essays.
• Observation of works of art, such as paintings and photographs, and listening to musical pieces to inspire creation.
• Writing exercises and prompts to explore new themes and forms
• Spaces for exchange and feedback in a safe and creative environment
• Participants will be encouraged to share and receive feedback on their writing (optional).

About Julieta Lerman

Julieta Lerman (Buenos Aires, 1980) is a poet and cellist. She studied Literature at the University of Buenos Aires and pursued doctoral studies in poetry and philosophy with the Conicet Scholarship. She coordinates poetry and literary  workshops, as well as music and poetry gatherings. She has published the books Suite para violoncello ( 2021), París intramuros (2018) and the plaquettes El diario de Emma ( 2010) and Una cosa mínima ( 2011).

Coordinated by Laura Carli and Alejandro Villalobos.

Duration: 8 classes with both professors

Dates: From October 10th to November 28th

Schedule: From 19:30 to 20:45 hrs

Who is this workshop for?

This Tango workshop is designed for:

• People who want to get started in the world of tango, without previous experience.
• Those who want to learn the two roles of tango (leader and follower) not gender-specific.
• Dance lovers looking to develop body awareness and explore the connection with their dance partner.
• Those who wish to experience tango in an inclusive and relaxed environment.

What will students learn?

During the workshop, participants will learn:

• Body awareness focused on tango and movement itself.
• The importance of the embrace of tango as a key element of connection and communication.
• The basic principles of both roles of this dance (leading and following)
• Techniques to improve fluency and communication with the partner on the dance floor.

How is the course developed?

The workshop is structured in dynamic and practical sessions that include:

• Individual and partner exercises to develop balance, connection and confidence.
• Exploration of the two dance roles, adapted to each participant, without the need to associate them with specific genders.
• Spaces to practice the embrace, the walk and basic tango figures.
• Inclusive environment that encourages experimentation and creativity.
• It is not necessary to bring tango shoes, as the focus will be on technique and comfort.

About the coordinators

Laura Carli and Alejandro Villalobos are dancers and tango teachers with extensive experience teaching tango. Their approach combines the traditional tango technique with a contemporary and inclusive vision, making learning an enriching experience accessible to all.

(Photo credit: Marianne Charland)

Legados seeks to expand and enrich its children's choir class by exploring and discovering the soundscapes of Latin America. A choir is a space of coexistence and permanent dialogue, and it is in this space that we want to forge new bonds through music. Children between the ages of 7 and 16 will find in the Legados Children's Choir a space to develop their vocal resources, discover new musical genres and cultures through a quality musical experience through singing.

Music in childhood is not only an excellent pedagogical tool for the musical education of children, but in an environment such as Montreal, it also contributes to strengthening the socio-cultural fabric and helps create spaces for empathy and dialogue.

Age: From 7 to 16 years old

Dates: January 10 to June 3, 2022 (20 weeks - concert the last week) - break from February 25 to March 5, 2022.

Pre-audition. No choral or vocal experience necessary.