PIAZZA ITALIA-WASHINGTON,DC ITALIAN LANGUAGE & CULTURE Group

EMBASSY of ITALY: Postdegree Course in Musictherapy

Sep 2009 10

Thu 6:30 PM

Description: Postdegree Course in Musictherapy for Disabled Children
Devoted to Young graduates of the Faculties of Psychology in South American Universities

Date: Thursday, 10 September 2009 @ 6:30PM
Venue: THE EMBASSY OF ITALY - AUDITORIUM
3000 Whitehaven Street NW,
Washington, DC 20008
(intersection w/Mass. Ave & just North of Dupont Circle)

Organized by: Consonanze Formazione - Florence
In collaboration with: Italian Cultural Institute in Washington, DC

RSVP w/ your full name by 9 Sept.: http://www.iicwashing...

NOTE: You must bring a picture ID to gain access to Embassy grounds
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Press Conference about the "Postdegree Course in Musictherapy for Disabled Children" devoted to Young graduates of the Faculties of Psychology in South American Universities, with Clinical experiences on the field in South American Rehabilitative Centres.

This Postdegree Course is an Italian Project conceived by Consonanze Formazione - Florence, Dr. Nicoletta Arbusti which endevours to unite three Countries and three Continents:
Italy, United States and South America. Its ultimate desire is to set up a bridge among cultures, Continents and didactic, medical and psychotherapeutical techniques through music.

The Project has totally gratuitous humanitarian function for the participants, the aim tends to promote the development of interventions on a territorial basis, directed to minors with psychological disabilitiies and in therapy at Southamerican Institutional Centres. Objective of the Project is the realization of a gratuitous Postdegree Course to set up at the Faculties of Psychology and Education in the Universities of the South American Countries. The purpose is enabling the Neograduates to achieve a Professional

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FREE MEMBERSHIP! BENVENUTI AL CLUB CHE CELEBRA LA LINGUA e LA CULTURA ITALIANA nella CAPITALE degli USA. Italian language conversations are OPTIONAL at our weekly Italian social networking events. An appreciation for the Italian CULTURE is paramount.

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Questo e' il miglior gruppo della citta'! Grazie Anthony! This is the best Italian meet up in town! Thanks Anthony! — Andres Jul 27, 2010 • This is by far the most organized and interesting group on Meetup so far. Keep it up! Grazie! — Anna Jul 7, 2011 • Enjoyed seeing people from so many different cultures coming together to enjoy the Italian food and wine in a very nice setting. — Alicja Michaud Jul 10, 2011 • Very active schedule of events. — theisjj Nov 7, 2011 • There is so much going on that you'll never be bored! — Cristina Amoruso Apr 28, 2010

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We Invite ALL AGES and CULTURAL BACKGROUNDS to attend our EXCITING "OPEN" to all enjoyable PIAZZA ITALIA diversified Group EVENTS !!!

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Socialize and network with our friendly multi-ethnic, multi-cultural assembly of people which includes native Italian language speakers.

Our totally "informal", relaxing, and FREE Italian language practice and conversations at ALL levels are NOT a PREREQUISITE: They are OPTIONAL. We meet to “informally” practice what they “formally” teach in classrooms - the Italian language on ALL subject matters AND/OR entertain cultural conversations in Italian and English.

C'INCONTRIAMO PER FARE QUATTRO CHIACCHIERE e delle RISATE su tutto cio' che volete e praticare l’italiano che avete gia’ appreso o state imparando formalmente in classe O condurre conversazioni in italiano ed inglese riguardanti la cultura e la societa’ italiana.

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Compared to other larger, much older, and impersonal Meetup groups with 2,000+ Members where you may be treated as a "NUMBER" and have to PAY to learn and practice a language, we are an intelligent and VERY friendly assembly of cosmopolitan people enjoying relatively MORE INTIMATE, exciting, and conducive to new friendships FREE Italian events.

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ADDITIONAL TESTIMONIALS from OUR MEMBERS

Fun, interesting people and a great leader with much knowledge to impart. — Louise Fraboni Mar 15, 2011 • It's a very relaxing and pleasant athmosphere with people of all ages, interest, and language skills. A nice way to spend an evening in good company. The organizer deserves a special BRAVO! — Heide Aug 10, 2010 • Mr. Anthony Galizia is a lively and engaging gentleman… "Antonio" was very gallant and social, introducing me to other participants … This is an eclectic, friendly and entertaining group of professional people; I am looking forward to learning this lovely language in such a relaxed ambiance. Cheers! — R.N. Jurgenson Jun 29, 2010 • Lots of great events and people! — Virginia May 27, 2010 • Great group of people very dedicated to promoting an interest in all things Italian. — Rhoda Sep 20, 2010 • What a great group! Friendly, welcoming, and fun. — Elizabeth Nov 9, 2010

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