Location: IDEAS lounge Mount Royal Campus/Virtual
Location: Virtual - Zoom
This 8 week program aims to provide you with the support, knowledge and skillset to find your affirming voice. In it, we’ll explore the different ways we generate sound; learn to access many different facets of our voice; and, be supported in experimenting with these new skills in finding a way to use our voice that fells comfortable, authentic and affirming to each individual.
This program is trans-led and run in small groups (online: max. 12 | in-person: max 8) to ensure that all participants in the program are able to also get 1-on-1 support from the instructor.
All programs are currently full. Please join our wait list so we can contact you when our next cycle opens. For more info and to register click here
Program Overview:
Trans Affirming Voice I
Week 1: SETTING UP A SAFER SPACE FOR YOUR VOICE PRACTISE & Intro Exercises
Week 2: [De-Gendering] VOCAL ANATOMY
Week 3-4: PITCH! (aka high and low)
Week 5-6: RESONANCE (aka the Gender Dial- bright/dark/neutral)
Week 7: VOCAL FOLD MASS (aka load- light vs. buzzy)
Week 8: INFLECTION & VOCAL CONTOUR
This is an ONLINE program
Students are required to keep their cameras on and active listening is highly recommended FOR ALL PARTICIPANTS.
jacqs (they/it/zey) is the contact person: jacqs@skippingstone.ca
Location: 736 6 Ave SW #1900, Calgary, AB T2P 3N4, Canada
Flowing Hearts is for all 16 and over within the non-binary or genderqueer umbrella. As well as all those looking to affirm, to explore, or are questioning a non-binary gender identity.
Flowing Hearts explores topics such as body image, stereotypes, sexuality, and self-pride. It is about helping us understand who we are, how we want to grow, and how we can live authentically.
This event will be held at the new Skipping Stone offices: #1900 736 6 Ave SW
Location: 736 6 Ave SW #1900, Calgary, AB T2P 3N4, Canada
Flowing Hearts is for all 16 and over within the non-binary or genderqueer umbrella. As well as all those looking to affirm, to explore, or are questioning a non-binary gender identity.
Flowing Hearts explores topics such as body image, stereotypes, sexuality, and self-pride. It is about helping us understand who we are, how we want to grow, and how we can live authentically.
This event will be held at the new Skipping Stone offices: #1900 736 6 Ave SW
Location: Dickens, 1000 9 Ave SW, Calgary, AB T2P 2Y6, Canada
They Got Talent is a light hearted, weekly open stage cabaret competition with professionals in the industry offering perspective and advice to developing acts.
Location: Every Body STRONGER, 2501 Alyth Rd SE #1A, Calgary, AB T2G 5L4, Canada
Welcome to Queer Strength Club, a community-centered lifting space for queer, trans, gender-diverse folks and allies of all experience levels. Whether you're new to the gym or a seasoned lifter, this is a place to move your body, build strength, and connect with others in a supportive, affirming environment. Got a routine you're working on, or just want time to move your body your way? Stop by from 7-8:30pm for open gym. Bring your own program, experiment with equipment, or test out new skills at your own pace! Pay-what-you-can, suggested $10-$20 but free if that’s what you are able. The Every Body Stronger gym has hand weights, kettle bells, medicine balls, rowing machines, and bars and weights for all kinds of squats, presses and deadlifts. It's also a fun, affirming space, with two any-gender washrooms, free snacks, and water.
Location: Virtual - Zoom
AFFIRMING VOICE-SINGING (AV-S)
[VOICE I - Recommended but not required]
AV-S is a 4-class run, similar to AV-I with a focus on gender affirmation through singing instead of
speaking.
This will include a more challenging vocal warm up, SOVT exercises, affirmed singing
range exercises, finding your target key, isolating resonance and pitch through song,
exploring soft palette sounds, exploring twang, and exercises to incorporate the
micro concepts of gender affirmation (specifically resonance and VFM) into your
target singing voice.
This is an ONLINE program
Students are required to keep their cameras on and active listening is highly recommended FOR ALL PARTICIPANTS.
jacqs (they/it/zey) is the contact person: jacqs@skippingstone.ca
Location: Virtual - Zoom
Trans Affirming Voice III [VOICE II required]
Affirming Voice III focuses on more advanced warm up exercises, articulation and volume exercises and micro voice analysis and exercises (pitch, resonance, VFM and inflection/contour). We will learn about macro voice concepts like vocal cadences, as well as an even more in depth look into vocal anatomy.
*Requires completion of ‘Trans Affirming Voice II’ to register.
Students will also participate in cognitive load games and conversational breakout rooms at the end of each class. Students are welcome to take this class as many times as they want- we explore new things each term.
For more information and to register click here.
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