HA!Man Creative Enterprises
events - workshops creative projects
Francois le Roux (the
HA!Man) & Joke Debaere
mobile +27 (0)718684321
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Suite 15, Private Bag X9,
Melville, 2109, South Africa
Email:
[email protected]
web site www.hamanworld.com
The HA!Man’s Spontaneous Creativity visits to Schools
In brief
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With 15 years of international experience, the HA!Man provides a highly regarded creative
stimilus to developing youngsters
R2000 negotiable per interactive assembly performance (60mins) or workshop (90mins)
Video: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ag9d98wcdA0
Word ook in Afrikaans aangebied
More info
Who is the HA!Man?
The HA!Man (Francois le Roux) is a trained cellist and pianist who specializes
in spontaneous music making (“HA!” is the feeling with which he performs).
He has traveled constantly over the past 20 years throughout South Africa,
Europe and North America with performances and workshops. His experience
with school visits stretches over fifteen years, to all ages, from schools on the
Cape Flats to high up in the Lesotho mountains, Afrikaans and English schools,
private and special schools (disabilities). Standing relationships (annual visits)
developed with a number of institutions including schools like St John’s College
(Jhb), Roos Gymnasium and Bloemhof schools in Stellenbosch, school arts programmes at the Leysin
American School, Switzerland, general workshops with home schoolers in Kent (England) as well as
performance programmes at Sentraal Hoe”rskool (Bloemfontein) and the Lady Grey Arts Academy
(Eastern Cape).
Leading articles about his work appeared in the Sunday Times and Rapport in
2009 and a profile of him has been broadcast on Kyknet Television in January
2010. De Kat Magazine listed him as one of a 100 leading young personalities in
South Africa as he also gives inspiring talks on being part of Africa, notably to
the Mandela Rhodes Scholars and students at the President’s Award Programme.
He performs independently with original music created and recorded by himself.
Writes dr Bruce Copley, pioneer of the corporate drumming circles: I have known
Francois Le Roux for a number of years and consider him to be one in a million. He is without question a
musical genius.. and his work with children of all ages creates unforgettable and inspiring experiences for
young minds and hearts.
What happens with a school visit?
Assembly performance: this option are usually chosen with a first visit by the
HA!Man. He presents his music (providing his own sound equipment) but also
engage children by inviting them to join him with spontaneous acts on stage.
The assembly usually builds up a lot of energy as they all get a chance to
move and even form a mass choir or “orchestra” together. Duration: 30 to 60 minutes (adaptable)
General Workshop in Spontaneous Creativity: stimulates general creativity with more focus on individual
and group participation. Groups size can vary up to 120 and various means of expression can be involved
(music, dance, drawing, writing, drama). Duration: 90 to 120 minutes.
Improvisation Workshop for specialized groups (choirs, music, drama, art and dance students), taking
creativity to a deeper level with more intensive work in smaller groups (10 to 60). Duration: 120 minutes
or more as required.
Combination programme: workshops build up to a HA!Man concert where participants are also involved.
This event can be public (evening), a fund raiser or also a collaboration with the school choir and/or
orchestra. The HA!Man has presented several such events with great success in the past, locally and
abroad. The success actually belongs to the children involved, as they usually come up with expressions
on stage that stun and inspire all..
Writes Danika Swanepoel from Grahamstown: it was absolutely awesome
being able to free my mind & spirit and play at anything that was on my
heart... I have to say it really is... WOW!!! Thanks a lot and I like you to come
again!
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10 min VIDEO: “HA!Man workshops in spontaneous creativity”
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ag9d98wcdA0
View feedback and recommendations at: http://www.hamanworld.com
under “Feedback”
How much does it cost?
The basic cost for a performance is R2000 (N Am $300 / Europe €250 / UK £200), for a workshop also R2000.
Some schools might not be able to afford this, in which case a suitable fee can be negotiated. Schools with
bigger budgets can adjust the price upwards, indirectly sponsoring visits to poorer schools.
For a combination programme a special amount is negotiated.
All necessary sound equipment is provided for, suitable for small and large groups.
In conclusion
There exists a great need with today’s youth to express themselves more from
the heart, to dive into the unknown. Not all in life can be planned, explained and
instructed. From the realm of the unknown and subconscious, the HA!Man’s
presentation strongly contributes towards more self confidence, the discovery of
hidden talents, sensitivity to feelings of the self and others and the promotion of
authentic living (of course, all that besides the entertainment and pure fun!)
“By way of feedback, comments alluded not only to Francois' impressive talent as a musician and
composer, but to his masterful ability to conjure spontaneous creativity from any situation. For the sake of
opening new doors for learners and educators, I heartily endorse the mission of The Ha!Man, and
recommend that time and space be made available at schools for this invaluable educational contribution.”
(Teacher, Bishop’s Prep School, Cape Town)
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