{"id":6579,"date":"2026-04-30T11:10:24","date_gmt":"2026-04-30T09:10:24","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.musica.be\/?p=6579"},"modified":"2026-04-30T11:13:57","modified_gmt":"2026-04-30T09:13:57","slug":"first-impression-itac26","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.musica.be\/en\/first-impression-itac26\/","title":{"rendered":"Presentation \u2018First Impression&#8217;<br><span class=\"subtitle\">International Teaching Artist Conference | Aug \u201926<\/span>"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">In August 2026, Antwerp will be buzzing with theatre and encounters during LOUDER TOGETHER: a unique conference-festival that brings together the performing arts, education and social engagement. This event consists of two parts: the <strong>World Children\u2019s and Youth Performing Arts Festival<\/strong> (21\u201330 August 2026) &amp; <strong>International Teaching Artist Conference (ITAC8)<\/strong> (28\u201330 August 2026). On behalf of Musica, Wim Pelgrims will speak about our expertise as <em>Teaching artists<\/em>, artists who forge links between art, education and communities.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><em>[Practical details &amp; daily programme to be announced.]<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link has-blue-background-color has-background wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/www.loudertogether.art\/nl\/\">To the Event Site<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><em>First Impression<\/em> by Wim Pelgrims \/ Musica<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">You can only make a first impression once, and at the same time receive one from someone you are meeting for the first time. Step into a space where you will meet an artist for the first time and where words are superfluous.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">When the first sound or movement arises, it is your turn. Before you lie instruments and objects that invite interaction and play. You don\u2019t need to know how to do anything \u2014 just listen, react and go with the moment.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">It is an encounter without language.<br>A duet in improvisation.<br>A unique universe between two people. You decide how long this wordless interplay lasts.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Discover what happens when you engage in a conversation with sound and movement.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>In August 2026, Antwerp will be buzzing with theatre and encounters during LOUDER TOGETHER: a unique conference-festival that brings together the performing arts, education and social engagement. 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