Presence, Creativity, Self-Efficacy: Eurhythmics as Artistic Process

Eurhythmics as an artistic process achieves its purpose and expression when we are in a state of presence. Clarity of perception, diversity of expression, attentiveness to the situation, to the demands of the task, as well as creative design, are all connected in a unique form of coherence. Presence facilitates ever new complex combinations of individual elements that derive their gestalt from creative expression in movement. They promote and enrich one’s own abilities and personal growth. The foundation of the work consists of polar structures, which are deliberately presented in the tasks. These then catalyze the relationship between reflection versus action on the one hand, and assertion versus accommodation on the other. The creative, process-oriented and dialogical way of working between eurhythmics teacher and group is of central importance. In the article, this is made clear and explained in more detail using the example of improvised movement accompaniment.