ELECTIVE COURSES

Acting Songs is for those who prefer a dramatic approach to singing and who, above all, wish to tell stories through their performance.

We approach the song in exactly the same way as we would a monologue or dialogue in a play. What are the dramatic intentions? What is the dramatic conflict? Where are we? Time, place, and context? In other words, we ask a series of questions designed to help you uncover the essence of the song and what it means to you.

If there are specific notes or phrases that don’t work from a purely technical singing perspective, we’ll address them as they come up. Experience in Acting Songs shows that the technical aspects often fall into place when you connect with the dramatic interpretation and understand what emotions the song evokes in you.

In the ceramics elective, we focus on learning the fundamental techniques that form the foundation of working with ceramics. You don’t need any prior experience – just a willingness to dive in and the patience to learn.

We will primarily work on creating functional ceramics (cups, bowls, and similar items). You’ll receive guidance on how to approach your project, but you’ll take the clay from its initial lump through all stages – conceptualization, shaping, firing, and glazing – so you gain a comprehensive understanding of the ceramic creation process. During the course, we’ll explore techniques such as slab building, coil building, pinching, and throwing, providing you with the tools to craft both functional and sculptural ceramics.

Dance begins with a foundation in the fundamental techniques of jazz, modern jazz, and ballet, giving you a solid base to develop your skills.

From there, we focus on enhancing your flexibility, balance, and, most importantly, your body awareness, enabling you to connect more deeply with your body and its movements. Classes typically begin with a group warm-up, strength exercises, and technical training before progressing to choreography.

In the choreography sessions, we draw from a diverse range of genres, including jazz, musical theater dance, ballet, contemporary, hip-hop, and street dance. Most importantly, we combine these elements to create our own unique expression. At its core, dance is about expressing yourself and using movement to tell both personal and shared stories.

A significant part of being at Snoghøj is discovering that almost anything is possible when we work together as a team and make it happen!

That’s why, each semester, we offer "The Flexible" as a wildcard elective. "The Flexible" is essentially a subject you can propose if you’re able to gather support from a handful of fellow students who, like you, think it would be exciting to explore topics such as creative writing, visual arts, 'gender, body, and sexuality', or something entirely different.

As described, it’s up to you to determine, through a democratic process with your classmates and in collaboration with the school’s teachers, what "The Flexible" will be during your semester. What are you passionate about? And what do you have the drive to bring to life?

The goal of this course is to help you become aware of your body as a dramatic tool and instrument that you can learn to master completely.

We work with fundamental emotions, such as exploring where your anger resides, how to access it, and how to bring it into play. Can you switch it off again when you leave the stage? Additionally, we focus on sensing the rhythm of a group and the dynamics of a space. Finally, we work on releasing conscious thought through various improvisations until we reach the so-called "zero point"—a state where you stop thinking about how you appear and instead exist fully in the moment, completely engaged with those around you.

Fysiodrama is a transformative course for exploring acting from a fresh perspective. It is also an excellent method for fostering a workspace free of inhibitions and built on trust and a strong sense of safety.

Seakayaking offers a unique opportunity to explore the Naturpark Lillebælt from the water! Together with your teammates, you’ll head out, cruise along, and take in the fresh air while recharging your energy.

A typical session begins with a shared focus. For example, you might be tasked with immersing yourself in nature and letting go of mental distractions. Along the way, we’ll pause, reflect on the task as a group, and perhaps spark a conversation about the society we live in – the challenges, the constant demands of digital media, and the pressure to always be "on." How does this affect us as individuals? And how can we bring the grounding we experience in the seakayak on Lillebælt – fully at one with nature and the water – into our everyday lives?

Seakayaking in harmony with nature is perfect for those seeking a peaceful escape, away from constant chatter, and close to the simplicity and tranquility of Lillebælt.

Solosinging and Voice provides you with a comprehensive theoretical understanding of your voice. You’ll explore concepts such as breath support and posture, timbre and tone color, sound production and vocal functions, genre familiarity, and vocal effects.

In addition to technical vocal training, we focus on interpretation, equipping you with the tools to communicate your story effectively on stage – whether your passion lies in rock, pop, jazz, or musical theater.

We work in small groups, with each student taking turns to work intensively and individually with the teacher. This method allows you to learn directly through personalized coaching and indirectly by observing your peers’ learning processes. The groups are divided by skill level, ensuring there’s a place for you regardless of your experience or proficiency!

Songwriting is for anyone who wants to put pen to paper and create their own song lyrics. You don’t need to play an instrument to join this course – the focus is on the artistic creativity of the process, and often, a smartphone is all you need to record a melody. Lyrics, sheet music, and chords can always be added later – perhaps with help from one of your classmates!

In this course, you’ll develop a wide range of skills, including composition, chord progressions, melody, genre familiarity, instrumentation, and arrangement. You’ll also engage in various writing exercises designed to unlock your creative ideas and help you craft original songs.

After you and your classmates have written your lyrics and corresponding music, we’ll dive into the recording process. The school has a fully equipped songwriting studio with the latest technology. We primarily use Logic Pro and Garageband, and you’ll learn everything from building tracks to recording live instruments and vocals. Most importantly, you’ll refine every detail until your song achieves the exact sound and expression you envision!

In the Upcycling course, we give old clothes a new life. We do this by using clothes that thrift stores are unable to sell. We wash and sort the garments, then brainstorm ideas on how they can be upcycled, recycled, or transformed into refashioned pieces.

We’ll help you learn the techniques you need – whether it’s sewing, crocheting, or using a sewing machine, you’ll pick it up along the way!

Yoga is about uniting and creating balance between the body, mind, and spirit. Through various physical postures, you will build greater strength and mobility. You’ll also enhance your body awareness and learn about different levels of tension as well as techniques for effective breathing.

Meditation originates from the ancient yoga tradition, dating back thousands of years. Through a series of foundational exercises, you will strengthen your ability to live with calmness and presence. Meditation is renowned for promoting well-being, particularly in a daily life that can often feel overwhelming and stressful. If you are deeply ambitious in your artistic pursuits, yoga and meditation might provide the much-needed respite you’re seeking.

I faget dramatisk grundtræning og monolog er den første forudsætning for at arbejde, at vi får skabt et trygt og tillidsfuldt arbejdsrum, hvor vi tør sætte os selv i spil og prøve forskellige ting af uden at være bange for at fejle. Gennem diverse improvisatoriske øvelser før vi løsnet op i krop og stemme, sådan at du kan reagere frit, spontant og uhindret på de impulser, du får.

Herudover arbejder vi også med tekst, og du får du værktøjerne til at trænge til bunds i en tekst og finde ud af, hvad teksten handler om. Hvorfor handler rollerne, som de gør? Hvad er deres dramatiske intentioner? Hvad ønsker de at opnå? Hvad kæmper de for? Og hvad kæmper de imod? Med andre ord lærer du at trænge ind til kernen af en tekst og finde ud af, hvad den handler om for dig, og dermed hvordan du ønsker at fortolke den.

Nogle af vores elever søger op på videregående uddannelser indenfor skuespil. Andre af vores elever vælger faget, fordi de har en menneskelig, psykologisk og filosofisk interesse i mennesker. I dramatisk grundtræning og monolog nøjes vi nemlig ikke med en intellektuel forståelse af menneskeliv. Vi studerer mennesker indefra ved at tage deres liv, tanker og følelser på os og spille dem ud i karakterer.

Skrivekunst handler først og fremmest om at skrive. Helt banalt, men langt fra enkelt.
Fokus vil være på håndværket, hvor du bliver præsenteret for flere forskellige værktøjer, som du skal arbejde med i en række øvelser og ikke mindst den novelle, du skal skrive. Vi skal arbejde med plot, karakterer og scenarier, og derudover vil du også blive udstyret med konkrete råd til at styre din proces.
Du lærer at skrive ved at skrive, men vi skal også læse egne og etablerede forfatteres tekst for at blive klogere på, hvad vi synes virker, og måske endnu vigtigere: Hvad der ikke virker. For det er der, din tekst og dermed du som skribent vokser.

I dette fag prøver vi at genstarte samtalerne om det at være menneske, når vi sammen undersøger de værdier, som vi hver især bygger vores liv op omkring. Der kræves ikke nogen særlige filosofiske forudsætninger eller andet, for vi er alle kvalificeret alene ved det kendetegn, at vi netop er mennesker. Dog er nysgerrighed og en lyst til at endevende temaer indenfor psykologi, samfund og kultur en stor fordel! 

En typisk time foregår på den måde, at læreren eller en elev kommer med et kort oplæg i form af en tanke eller undren. Ud fra dette tænker og taler vi sammen. Og måske oplever vi endda at blive en lille smule klogere på os selv og verden omkring os imens!

Faget vokalgruppe er for dig, der elsker at synge sammen med andre, og gerne vil kunne gå helt i dybden med det. Nogle satser vil være “a cappella” og andre med akkompagnement, og vi kommer til at arbejde med intonation og fornemmelsen for de andre i koret. Vi kommer til at groove og arbejde med din rytmefornemmelse, så du ikke bare tænker musik, toner, noder og dynamik. Du mærker det! 

I faget vokalgruppe integrerer vi det bedste fra forskellige verdener, så node og rytmetræning smelter sammen med sangkrop og støtte, ligesom du lærer om sangtekniske termer. Sidst men ikke mindst lærer du at forholde dig til tekst, musik og dine medvokalister, når I sammen får både tekst, musik og budskab ud over scenekanten!

Ordet inspiration kommer fra det græske inspiri og betyder – bogstaveligt talt – ånd, der kommer op/ned i dig.

I faget Kunstnerisk inspiration udforsker, udfordrer og søger vi inspiration på flere kunstneriske planer. Hvad end dit kreative linjefag er, så inspireres vi også af andre områder. I undervisningen tager vi f.eks. på tur, er med til prøver i teatret, maler til musik, læser et yndlingscitat eller digt eller skaber et kunstværk i fællesskab med hinanden. 

Kort sagt, er det et fag, hvor vi suger inspiration til os. Og hvor du prøver at lege med kunstneriske perspektiver og fag, som du ikke anede, du brændte for.