Continuous Learning Module in Dublin
Anthony describes his London School as a “Trauma Informed and Emotionally Literate Alexander Training”. In this Continuous Learning Module Anthony will explore some of his favourite themes: Does the idea of Psychophysical Unity explain how the impact of overwhelming distress, Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACE), and Trauma is revealed in the body? And can a trauma-informed […]
I have a question
Maybe I have many questions . . . How do I really give directions? What is this ‘giving’, ‘ordering’, ‘thinking’? What exactly happens inside me, my head, my body, my body-mind? How can I become conscious of this? Can all this take place in complete silence? Should it? Is verbal thinking necessary in the process of […]
FM’s Legacy via Patrick Macdonald and Peter Scott
This practical workshop will be given by Diana Devitt-Dawson and Toni Del Mar, two 2nd generation teachers who were trained by Patrick MacDonald and Peter Scott respectively. Diana and Toni will discuss and demonstrate with participants the process of preparing for ‘hands-on’ teaching and the placing of hands on the pupil, as taught by their […]
Games and Body Puzzles with Contact Improvisation and Alexander Technique
Contact improvisation (CI) is a dance form developed in 1970s by dancer/choreographer, Steve Paxton, as a way of exploring spontaneous movements and playful body mechanics with a partner. It has since grown into both an important component of contemporary dance training as well as a recreational dance form world wide. In this workshop we will […]
On Stage: Back to Yourself!
Am I doing what I think I am doing? Am I a full partner with my instrument? When learning to play an instrument, we were typically taught to concentrate primarily on the instrument and the quality of the sound, with minimal guidance on how we use ourselves in relation to the instrument. The use of […]
How To Take Hands Off!
Marjorie Barlow relates FM Alexander saying that the teacher’s hands should be so light that the pupil hardly knows that they are on him. While we do focus on how to put hands on our pupil, we seldom speak about how to let them come away. Disengagement is a close relative to non-doing — it […]
Panel Discussion: Legacy Project – Alexander Technique for Life (FMAT Charity Project)
“The Alexander Technique is a means to an end, not an end in itself” Please join us for an open and enlightening conversation about First Generation Teachers. What have we, and perhaps others in the audience, learnt from them that have helped us in our lives? This panel has come together to recollect the work […]
Panel Discussion: Bridging FM’s Theory with Practice
Part A. A Panel Discussion with 2nd generation teachers and Q&As. Panelists will be in conversation with the audience to share their learning experiences in training (and lessons) with 1st generation teachers. The focus for the discussion and Q&As will be sharing how each of the 1st gen teachers taught FM Alexander’s founding principles of […]
What is AT Work Exchange for us? Beyond science! Beyond art!
A Japanese Musical Medical Doctor’s perspective In our international AT community, such as this congress, fewer and fewer work exchanges and more and more discussions (talking) are taking place. It seems that this is the time to examine our psycho-physical balance for the future development of our AT community. Having been a medical doctor and […]
Spontaneity in action
Deepen your awareness to enhance spontaneity in your actions. Performers need both of those qualities. As Alexander teachers, we can help them in integrating these essential aspects into their practice and performance. My background lies in contemporary dance as performer, choreographer and teacher. Over the years, I’ve taught dancers, actors, and musicians, helping them overcome […]