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PranayamA Breathing Techniques for Singers & Actors
A Workshop with Dominique Lonchant
June 14 & 21, 2008
10am-12pm, Studio 5, KLPAC

The Philharmonic Society of Selangor's Theatre Education Programme is organising a two-session workshop on the Pranayama breathing technique with 'breathing master' Dominique Lonchant. Those who have attended Dominique's sessions have observed marked improvement in singing and vocal projection and breath control.

Do come explore the art of breathing well with Dominique Lonchant!

The workshop consists of 2 two-hour sessions:
Session 1: Saturday June 14, 2008, 10.00am – 12.00pm
Session 2: Saturday June 21, 2008, 10.00am – 12.00pm

Venue (both sessions):
Studio 5, Kuala Lumpur Performing Arts Centre (KLPAC)

Workshop Fee: RM 180 per participant (for both two-hour sessions)

Please email selangor.phil@gmail.com to register.

For further info - download PDF of flyer

About Dominique Lonchant:

Dominique Lonchant is the man behind the success of many entertainment personalities. Having acquired and mastered the Pranayama Yoga technique (the extension and control of the breath) in Pondicherry, South India almost three decades ago, Dominique has since been travelling around the World and has taught breathing techniques in five continents; India, China, Hong Kong, Japan, Thailand, Philippines, Malaysia, Singapore, Taiwan, USA, Brazil, Africa, Australia, and Europe.

A French native now based in Kuala Lumpur, Dominique is currently working with artistes in preparation for their plays, shows or musicals. Some of the world?class celebrities Dominique has taught are Hugh Grant, Elizabeth Hurley, Karen Mulder, John Lone, Leslie Chung, Ursula Andress, Robert Redford and Jim Carrey.

Dominique’s distinctive and efficient style of teaching focuses mainly on the breathing techniques since he feels it is an important aspect that is being overlooked in most Yoga classes. He firmly believes in the immense power and real benefits proper breathing has on any individual of any profession.

“Any form of Yoga begins with the breath. And it is when we understand and master the Art of Breathing that we can achieve whatever we’ve decided to achieve. I have been teaching for more than 28 years and very early on I discovered the benefits of good breathing. Recently I discovered that by mastering these techniques, artistes and athletes (singers, musicians, actors and anyone practicing sport, whether intensively or not) were able to obtain very good results in their own art: tremendous effects on the voice, better practice on wind instruments, and better performance on running, diving, etc,” explains Dominique.

In Malaysia, Dominique has worked in Puteri Gunung Ledang – The Musical. That led him to work on another musical, Broken Bridges, directed by Joe Hasham and produced by Datuk Faridah Merican, in 2006. That resulted in more work with Faridah and the cast of the play Ah Steve, staged in Penang. He has also worked in The Magic Flute, staged at the Kuala Lumpur Performing Arts Centre.

More on Dominique Lonchant:

Breathe Again – The Star, April 11, 2007:
http://thestar.com.my/lifestyle/story.asp?file=/2007/4/11/lifefocus/20070410171341&sec=lifefocus

In blogosphere - Meeting Dominique Lonchant:
http://sushisalmon.blogspot.com/2006/07/meeting?dominique?lonchant.html

Launch of Dominique Lonchant’s Book Pranayama – The Art of Breathing Well:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2KwkFi_wlew

Books by Dominique Lonchant:

1999 The Art of Breathing (Published in Thailand)
2001 L'Art de Respirer (Published in France)
2005 L'ABC de la Respiration (Published in France)
2007 The Art of Breathing Well (Published in Malaysia)

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About the TEP

The Theatre Education Program (TEP) is an on-going program to provide education in the performance arts in line with the Society's Vision…

to provide accessible opportunities for learning, producing and presenting high quality performances in the performing arts through fellowship, fun activities and education.

For more information, please contact us at selangor.phil@gmail.com

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Past TEP Events:

SINGING ACTOR IN MOVEMENT
with Michael Xavier Voon
July 2007
View photos here!

The workshop is designed for actors in the musical theatre, where coordination of acting, singing and dancing/body movements are required.

Michael Xavier Voon recently returned from facilitating movement workshops in Texas and Colorado, USA. With a passion for movement in all facets of the performing arts, Michael is a musical theatre director, educator, choreographer, actor, performer and digital visual artist with works featured in USA, France and Australia. Past productions include Spring in Kuala Lumpur (Japan Foundation/Five Arts), Diaries in Solo (Dallas), Seven Deadly Sins according to Mahatma Gandhi (MyDance with Actors Studio), Survival & The Merchant of Venice (Instant Cafe Theatre), Hip Hopera (Straits Theatre Company), My Wok (Sydney), Dances of the World (Malaysian Philharmonic Orchestra), Playground (Five Arts Theatre), Cafe Teh or Buto (Taro Dance Theatre & ICT), KL-KO (Kuali Works) and Storyteller (Dramalab). Michael is a graduate of Colorado, USA (with emphasis in Music Theatre, Dance & Theatre), advisor to the Christian Dance Fellowship of Malaysia, currently teaches at CENFAD

A WORKSHOP FOR CHORAL GROUPS
facilitated by Peter Broadbent
April 2005

Peter Broadbent is one of Britain’s best-known choral conductors, acknowledged for his awareness of style, breadth of experience and commitment to contemporary music. In 1988, he formed the Joyful Company of Singers, which rapidly established itself as one of Europe’s leading chamber choirs, winning an impressive list of National and International Competitions. Peter Broadbent adjudicates at International Choral Competitions all over Europe and the UK, and gives seminars and masterclasses in the UK, Europe, South Africa, the USA and Canada, among others.

DRAMA WORKSHOP - BASIC DRAMA SKILLS
with Colin Kirton
June 2004
View photos here!

Colin Kirton is a freelance performing artist who is involved in various performing acts activities such as music and drama productions, emceeing, voiceovers and writing. Colin is the artistic director of the Footstool Players, a Christian Touring Theatre Group. He was last seen in Harakiri by Chakra Works with the Actors Studio in 2003.

SINGING ACTOR IN MOVEMENT
with Michael Xavier Voon
April 2004

Michael Xavier Voon recently returned from facilitating movement workshops in Texas and Colorado, USA. With a passion for movement in all facets of the performing arts, Michael is a musical theatre director, educator, choreographer, actor, performer and digital visual artist with works featured in USA, France and Australia. Past productions include Spring in Kuala Lumpur (Japan Foundation/Five Arts), Diaries in Solo (Dallas), Seven Deadly Sins according to Mahatma Gandhi (MyDance with Actors Studio), Survival & The Merchant of Venice (Instant Cafe Theatre), Hip Hopera (Straits Theatre Company), My Wok (Sydney), Dances of the World (Malaysian Philharmonic Orchestra), Playground (Five Arts Theatre), Cafe Teh or Buto (Taro Dance Theatre & ICT), KL-KO (Kuali Works) and Storyteller (Dramalab). Michael is a graduate of University of Colorado, USA (with emphasis in Music Theatre, Dance & Theatre). He is currently advisor to the Christian Dance Fellowship of Malaysia and teaches at CENFAD.

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Arts Programmes Theatre Education Programme (TEP) PranayamA Breathing Techniques for Singers & Actors A Workshop with Dominique Lonchant June 14 & 21, 2008 10am-12pm, Studio 5, KLPAC The Philharmonic Society of Selangor's Theatre Education Programme is organising a two-session workshop on the Pranayama breathing technique with 'breathing master' Dominique Lonchant. Those who have attended Dominique's sessions have observed marked improvement in singing and vocal projection and breath control. Do come explore the art of breathing well with Dominique Lonchant! *The workshop consists of 2 two-hour sessions:* Session 1: Saturday June 14, 2008, 10.00am – 12.00pm Session 2: Saturday June 21, 2008, 10.00am – 12.00pm *Venue (both sessions):* Studio 5, Kuala Lumpur Performing Arts Centre (KLPAC) Workshop Fee: RM 180 per participant (for both two-hour sessions) Please email selangor.phil@gmail.com to register. For further info - download PDF of flyer About Dominique Lonchant: Dominique Lonchant is the man behind the success of many entertainment personalities. Having acquired and mastered the Pranayama Yoga technique (the extension and control of the breath) in Pondicherry, South India almost three decades ago, Dominique has since been travelling around the World and has taught breathing techniques in five continents; India, China, Hong Kong, Japan, Thailand, Philippines, Malaysia, Singapore, Taiwan, USA, Brazil, Africa, Australia, and Europe. A French native now based in Kuala Lumpur, Dominique is currently working with artistes in preparation for their plays, shows or musicals. Some of the world?class celebrities Dominique has taught are Hugh Grant, Elizabeth Hurley, Karen Mulder, John Lone, Leslie Chung, Ursula Andress, Robert Redford and Jim Carrey. Dominique’s distinctive and efficient style of teaching focuses mainly on the breathing techniques since he feels it is an important aspect that is being overlooked in most Yoga classes. He firmly believes in the immense power and real benefits proper breathing has on any individual of any profession. “Any form of Yoga begins with the breath. And it is when we understand and master the Art of Breathing that we can achieve whatever we’ve decided to achieve. I have been teaching for more than 28 years and very early on I discovered the benefits of good breathing. Recently I discovered that by mastering these techniques, artistes and athletes (singers, musicians, actors and anyone practicing sport, whether intensively or not) were able to obtain very good results in their own art: tremendous effects on the voice, better practice on wind instruments, and better performance on running, diving, etc,” explains Dominique. In Malaysia, Dominique has worked in Puteri Gunung Ledang – The Musical. That led him to work on another musical, Broken Bridges, directed by Joe Hasham and produced by Datuk Faridah Merican, in 2006. That resulted in more work with Faridah and the cast of the play Ah Steve, staged in Penang. He has also worked in The Magic Flute, staged at the Kuala Lumpur Performing Arts Centre. *More on Dominique Lonchant:* Breathe Again – The Star, April 11, 2007: http://thestar.com.my/lifestyle/story.asp?file=/2007/4/11/lifefocus/20070410171341&sec=lifefocus In blogosphere - Meeting Dominique Lonchant: http://sushisalmon.blogspot.com/2006/07/meeting?dominique?lonchant.html Launch of Dominique Lonchant’s Book Pranayama – The Art of Breathing Well: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2KwkFi_wlew *Books by Dominique Lonchant:* 1999 The Art of Breathing (Published in Thailand) 2001 L'Art de Respirer (Published in France) 2005 L'ABC de la Respiration (Published in France) 2007 The Art of Breathing Well (Published in Malaysia) ................................................................................... About the TEP The Theatre Education Program (TEP) is an on-going program to provide education in the performance arts in line with the Society's Vision… to provide accessible opportunities for learning, producing and presenting high quality performances in the performing arts through fellowship, fun activities and education. For more information, please contact us at selangor.phil@gmail.com .................................................................................. Past TEP Events: SINGING ACTOR IN MOVEMENT *with Michael Xavier Voon* July 2007 View photos here! The workshop is designed for actors in the musical theatre, where coordination of acting, singing and dancing/body movements are required. Michael Xavier Voon recently returned from facilitating movement workshops in Texas and Colorado, USA. With a passion for movement in all facets of the performing arts, Michael is a musical theatre director, educator, choreographer, actor, performer and digital visual artist with works featured in USA, France and Australia. Past productions include Spring in Kuala Lumpur (Japan Foundation/Five Arts), Diaries in Solo (Dallas), Seven Deadly Sins according to Mahatma Gandhi (MyDance with Actors Studio), Survival & The Merchant of Venice (Instant Cafe Theatre), Hip Hopera (Straits Theatre Company), My Wok (Sydney), Dances of the World (Malaysian Philharmonic Orchestra), Playground (Five Arts Theatre), Cafe Teh or Buto (Taro Dance Theatre & ICT), KL-KO (Kuali Works) and Storyteller (Dramalab). Michael is a graduate of Colorado, USA (with emphasis in Music Theatre, Dance & Theatre), advisor to the Christian Dance Fellowship of Malaysia, currently teaches at CENFAD A WORKSHOP FOR CHORAL GROUPS facilitated by Peter Broadbent April 2005 Peter Broadbent is one of Britain’s best-known choral conductors, acknowledged for his awareness of style, breadth of experience and commitment to contemporary music. In 1988, he formed the Joyful Company of Singers, which rapidly established itself as one of Europe’s leading chamber choirs, winning an impressive list of National and International Competitions. Peter Broadbent adjudicates at International Choral Competitions all over Europe and the UK, and gives seminars and masterclasses in the UK, Europe, South Africa, the USA and Canada, among others. *DRAMA WORKSHOP - BASIC DRAMA SKILLS* with Colin Kirton June 2004 View photos here! Colin Kirton is a freelance performing artist who is involved in various performing acts activities such as music and drama productions, emceeing, voiceovers and writing. Colin is the artistic director of the Footstool Players, a Christian Touring Theatre Group. He was last seen in Harakiri by Chakra Works with the Actors Studio in 2003. *SINGING ACTOR IN MOVEMENT* with Michael Xavier Voon April 2004 Michael Xavier Voon recently returned from facilitating movement workshops in Texas and Colorado, USA. With a passion for movement in all facets of the performing arts, Michael is a musical theatre director, educator, choreographer, actor, performer and digital visual artist with works featured in USA, France and Australia. Past productions include Spring in Kuala Lumpur (Japan Foundation/Five Arts), Diaries in Solo (Dallas), Seven Deadly Sins according to Mahatma Gandhi (MyDance with Actors Studio), Survival & The Merchant of Venice (Instant Cafe Theatre), Hip Hopera (Straits Theatre Company), My Wok (Sydney), Dances of the World (Malaysian Philharmonic Orchestra), Playground (Five Arts Theatre), Cafe Teh or Buto (Taro Dance Theatre & ICT), KL-KO (Kuali Works) and Storyteller (Dramalab). Michael is a graduate of University of Colorado, USA (with emphasis in Music Theatre, Dance & Theatre). He is currently advisor to the Christian Dance Fellowship of Malaysia and teaches at CENFAD.



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