The Living Voice, a Journey Through States of Being
We invite you to a unique experience at the intersection of circlesinging and other forms of spontaneous collective song, with a profound exploration of the states of consciousness these practices can lead us to.
Over the course of 3 days, we will explore various qualities of singing and vibrational states, following the path of the 5 elements—living archetypes that guide us. Tapping into each person’s innate musicianship, we will reimagine ancestral ways of group singing and use sound to nurture a sense of community, where every voice is valued.
Our bodies, voices, and breath will be the instruments we use to journey through different states of being, experiencing various facets of our aliveness and gathering energy from a shared recognition of our connection to these living sources.
Beyond vocal and musical learning, we invite you to partake in a collective life experience centred around a rhythmic cycle of 5 half-days.
The experience culminates in the Circular Night—an immersive overnight event filled with rhythm, movement, and sound.
Set in the heart of the Préalpes d’Azur Natural Park, our venue offers an ideal space for nourishing human connections, deeply attuned to the 5 elements.
It is possible to stay on-site (€25 per night), with a kitchen and a dining hall available for your use.
Program of the workshop:
Wednesday, July 2, 2025:
- Welcome of participants from 1:00 PM
- 2:00 PM – 6:30 PM: Vocal and somatic exploration of Earth qualities
Thursday, July 3, 2025:
- 8:00 AM – 9:00 AM: Bodywork
- 10:00 AM – 1:00 PM & 2:30 PM – 5:30 PM: Vocal and somatic exploration of Water and Fire qualities
Friday, July 4, 2025:
- 8:00 AM – 9:00 AM: Bodywork
- 10:00 AM – 1:00 PM & 2:30 PM – 5:30 PM: Vocal and somatic exploration of Wood and Air qualities
Saturday, July 5, 2025:
- Morning: Rest and/or free practice in the room and/or nature walks in the surrounding area
- 3:00 PM – 6:00 PM: Connection practices, preparation for the Circular Night
- 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM: Break, shared meal
From Saturday evening, July 5, to Sunday morning, July 6:
- Circular Night
Sunday, July 6, 2025:
- Breakfast, tidying up the space, departure in the late morning
Practical Information:
The workshop takes place at Kendreka, in the Alpes-Maritimes (France).
You are welcome to bring a cushion or a yoga mat if you wish (a few will be available on-site).
The activities will take place in a spacious room with a comfortable wooden floor. To maintain the quality of presence (and to protect the wooden floor), phones, food, and drinks are not allowed in the workspace (a CLOSED water bottle or flask is permitted).
The kitchen will be available for participants to prepare meals throughout the event. On Saturday evening, we will offer a shared vegetable soup. Feel free to bring some extra ingredients to enhance it, as well as food for yourself during breaks, meals, and the Nuit Circulaire.
Access:
- The address: Kendreka, 8 Chemin du Puas, 06460 St Vallier de Thiey.
- By plane: land in Nice and come by bus (ZOU! LER 31 direct bus, or connection in Grasse) or rent a car.
- By train, come to Cannes or Grasse, and finish by bus.
- By car, please park in the large free car park opposite the Espace du Thiey, and finish on foot (200 meters).
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Prices:
| Normal price | Discounted price | Supporter price | |
| Workshop + nuit circulaire | 470 € | 425 € | 520 € |
| Workshop only | 360 € | 330 € | 390 € |
| Nuit circulaire only | 110 € | 95 € | 130 € |
The facilitators:
Guillermo Rozenthuler
Born in Argentina and based in the UK, Guillermo has been sharing his love for collaborative vocal improvisation and circlesinging around the world for the last decade.
In 2019 he inspired Anthropos: Songs of Humanity, an a cappella improvisation ensemble reimagining ancestral musical practices. Guillermo believes in every human's innate musicality and potential to be a part of meaningful musical interactions.
He’s interested in the relationship between spontaneous singing, the wellbeing of the collective and individual body, deep listening and connection..
Learn more about Guillermo >
IG : @guillermorozenthuler
Amaël Ferrando
My path led me to explore singing in different forms, from lyrical singing to classical Indian singing, then improvised jazz singing which I studied at the Conservatorium Van Amsterdam and at the Berklee College of Music (Boston), and finally at Circlesongs…
At the same time, I practice and teach other vibrational approaches: Systema, Nidra Yoga, Qigong and especially the Taoist tradition of Qigong Tuina which I studied for nine years in Beijing. Writing books in these areas hones my creative expression.
The circular night is for me a way of unifying these different aspects: voice, movement, energy, corporeality and spirituality, rhythm, instant composition and musical improvisation. Everything is there, everything is created in the moment and is transformed every moment.
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