The International Music Village is an intensive pedagogical training course with an international focus, designed for anyone using music and movement in education and personal development. The IMV reaches its 25th edition this year, becoming a great stage for the international network between music educators from all over the world.
Since 2023, the course is co-organized by JaSeSoi, Orff Catalunya, and HOSU, with Finland, Croatia, and Catalonia hosting the festival on a rotating basis.
Are you interested in the International Music Village in Catalonia? Wondering about traveling to the course location or the content of the training? JaSeSoi is organizing an information session on Zoom on Saturday, January 25th, at 11:00 AM. Come and learn about next summer’s course location and program. Everyone interested in the course is welcome to join the meeting and plan the trip together!
Meeting link:
22. – 27.7.2025
Seminari de Vic (Ronda Francesc Camprodon, 2, 08500 Vic, Catalonia)
(includes the course, accommodation in a 4-bed room, and meals – full board):
505€ for JaSeSoi, HOSU, and Orff Catalunya members
550€ for non-members
Additional cost for a double room: 50€
Additional cost for a single room: 80€
Language of the course is English.
Catalan traditional dance from a contemporary view.
Anna Bastida is an expert in Catalan traditional dance, focusing on its contemporary reinterpretation. With extensive experience as a dancer, educator, and trainer, she leads educational and cultural projects that combine tradition and innovation, making dance accessible and relevant to new generations.
Anna Bastida es va iniciar en la dansa als 4 anys amb l’Esbart Sant Cugat, on va cursar tots els cursos de l’escola de dansa i va formar part, com a balladora, del Cos de Dansa sota la direcció d’en Joan Serra durant 7 anys i de la Sílvia Pérez durant 6 anys.
Durant els anys de balladora de Cos de Dansa, va combinar sempre la dansa amb la docència. D’una banda, es va formar tant en la dansa tradicional com en altres disciplines, en especial dansa contemporània i dansa oriental i, d’altra banda, va impartir classes en diferents centres de dansa i escoles.
Durant aquesta mateixa etapa, va cursar la carrera de Traducció i Interpretació i un màster en psicopedagogia i va treballar com a mestra d’anglès durant 8 anys, sempre combinant tots dos aprenentatges, dansa i estudis universitaris, i totes dues docències, dansa i anglès.
Amb 32 anys, decideix dedicar la seva vida professional íntegrament a la dansa i, d’una banda, se centra en l’escola de dansa de l’Esbart Sant Cugat, d’on va ser la directora durant quatre anys, i poc més tard, comença a treballar en dues escoles públiques que tenen la dansa dins del seu projecte escolar.
Fa dos anys va cursar el Postgrau de les Arts Escèniques i l’Educació, itinerari de Moviment, a l’Institut del Teatre i va col·laborar amb l’Agència de Formació i Qualificació Professionals de la Generalitat per a l’elaboració del títol en Dinamització de danses d’arrel tradicional.
Des del 2019 coordina o participa en diferents projectes de formació de dansa per a mestres de música, com ara Dansa a les escoles de Sant Cugat, Santa Coloma Dansa o els cursos de l’Escola d’Estiu de l’Associació d’Ensenyants de Música de Catalunya.
Actualment, a banda de la seva feina a les escoles, participa de diferents projectes i cursos relacionats amb la dansa tradicional treballada des d’un punt de vista actual, segons la realitat d’una societat en continu canvi.
Exploring the vibrant rhythms and melodies of Southern Africa.
Hastings Takunda Nyirenda is an educator passionate about Southern African traditional music, focusing on marimba training and early childhood education. With solid experience in Orff pedagogy, he combines passion and excellence to inspire teachers and students, promoting music as a tool for cultural connection and educational transformation.
Hastings Takunda Nyirenda is a dedicated music educator with a strong focus on Early Childhood Development music education and African marimba ensemble coaching. Known for his energetic teaching style and passion for nurturing young musicians, Hastings has made a significant impact in his local community through music education.
An alumnus of the International San Francisco Orff Course, Hastings is a sought-after lecturer and facilitator, teaching Orff-Level courses and leading workshops for music educators in South Africa. In 2018, he was invited to lead workshops for the International Music Village, hosted by JaSeSoi ry. Over recent years, he has also been a key facilitator at Education Africa’s International Marimba and Steelpan Festival—the largest festival of its kind in the world—where he has shared his expertise in marimba education.
Hastings’ commitment to excellence in music pedagogy led him to participate in a year-long mentorship program in Orff-Schulwerk Pedagogy, under the guidance of renowned mentors Soili Perkiö, Christa Coogan, and Elisa Seppänen. Having recently earned his Bachelor’s degree in Music, Hastings is currently pursuing a Master’s degree to further enhance his skills and knowledge.
With a joyful spirit and a wealth of musical experience, Hastings is excited to bring his talents to the International Music Village next summer, where he hopes to continue inspiring and empower teachers alike through the universal language of music.
10 scholarships are offered by the Carl Orff Foundation, worth 250€ each.
Applications will be open from January 8th to 22nd, 2025.
A participation certificate recognized by the Carl Orff Foundation (www.orff.de) will be provided.
Information regarding the course: internationalmusicvillage@gmail.com