how are movement, rhythm, focus and flow connected? in this workshop, nik bärtsch explores movement and rhythm and shares practical approaches that are relevant to performers and to everyday life alike.

nik bärtsch is one of switzerland’s most internationally recognised jazz pianists and has released numerous albums on the renowned ecm label. for many years, the pianist and composer has pursued his own concept of “ritual groove music”, establishing it internationally with his groups ronin and mobile. the relationship between music and movement is a particular focus of his work. his interests include aikido, feldenkrais and gyrotonic, and he practises aikido at the kokoro dojo in zurich.

nik bärtsch teaches movement, rhythm & flow training at zurich university of the arts. he also gives workshops, lectures and residencies at international institutions, including trinity laban conservatoire of music and dance in london, the university of music and theatre leipzig and mit in boston.

participants will work on different aspects of functional movement, focusing on presence and concentration, movement from the centre and fluidity. the group trains together through clapping, shakers, rhythmic patterns and other exercises.

the workshop welcomes anyone interested in focus and flow training, rhythm and groove, whether amateurs, professionals or students. you are welcome to bring your instrument; depending on how the workshop develops, it may be incorporated into the group’s work.

you can also hear nik bärtsch in concert with tania giannouli at jazzambach on 19 february at kulturbühne ambach.

workshop held in german

www.nikbaertsch.com