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An experiential musical journey with the body and voice as the only instruments.
A space for meeting, collective creation, and sharing.
No auditions, no pressure, just three hours of vocal play, connection, and inspiration.
Facilitator: Aggeliki Toubanaki
Vocalist, voice and vocal improvisation teacher, researcher, choir conductor, and Vocal Circle Facilitator since 2013.
Fridays at PLAYGROUND for the arts, Voutsara 4–6, Athens
OPEN DAYS — Come and experience the Vocal Circle!
For two open sessions, we are opening the circle to new people who want to discover this experience up close.
📅 Friday, October 23, 2026
📅 Friday, October 30, 2026
🕕 18:00–21:00 (6:00 PM – 9:00 PM)
📍 PLAYGROUND for the arts, Voutsara 4–6, Athens

Why experience this?
To free…
  • your voice _ by learning its anatomy and the vocal mechanism, in a safe and supportive environment
  • your body _ through rhythmic group games and body music techniques
  • your emotions and your personal expression
To develop…
  • your musicality
  • your expressiveness
  • your creativity
  • your communication skills
To explore…
  • sounds
  • rhythms
  • scales _ from the Balkans, the Mediterranean, Latin America, the Middle East, and Africa
  • different colors and qualities of the voice
To connect…
  • with your voice
  • with your body
  • with the group
  • with artistic communities

 

The Vocal Circle is open to everyone, regardless of age, nationality, or musical experience- transcending words and languages.

MEETING SCHEDULE- Three sessions per month and one off-site activity:

  • Three Fridays each month at PLAYGROUND for the arts, 4–6 Voutsara Street, Athens.
  • Fourth session/ meeting: OFF-SITE ACTIVITY in a historic Athens neighbourhood, at a community or social service organisation, or in collaboration with local communities and artistic groups. (Dates and locations will be announced soon.)

SURPRISES & SPECIAL ENCOUNTERS 👀

🌹 Special Guests at Our Vocal Circles

We invite distinguished artists — musicians, vocalists, choreographers, and body percussionists — to share their knowledge, creativity, and inspiration with us, enriching our collective musical experience.

Our special guests in 2025–2026 included: Zahara (Annette Philip), Nana Simopoulos, Simone Mongelli, Martha Mavroidi, and Natasha Martin.

🎶 Taking Our Vocal Circles Beyond the Studio

Our Vocal Circles take to the city, connecting and collaborating with other artistic communities through outdoor activities, concerts, open vocal circles, and interdisciplinary performances.

During 2025–2026, our performances and collaborations took place at the National Theatre of Greece, Kypseli Municipal Market, International Day of Body Music, the Public Tobacco Factory, and the PARLIAMENT project at the Benaki Museum.

Time: 18:00–21:00 (Registration from 17:30)
When & Where: Fridays at PLAYGROUND for the arts, 4–6 Voutsara Street, Athens
Participation Fee: €20 introductory session / €50 per month
Book your spot early — places are limited!

Registration Form

Reservations: info@aggelikitoubanaki.com, +30 6949718187