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Developing Shape: Rebalancing

Dance Without Limits Posted on June 26, 2019 by Dana Ben-YehudaJune 26, 2019  

Developing shape has been one of my focal points since early this year. Here is one of a number of bits and pieces, in no particular order… about Alexander Technique and Dance and Finding a New Shape, I dictated this … Continue reading →

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Thought for the Day: Soft Neck, Long Neck

Dance Without Limits Posted on June 22, 2019 by Dana Ben-YehudaJune 22, 2019  

Today’s idea came from a lesson that I taught to a Latin dancer. I’m going to drop in the same thought I gave to her:  to let my neck be soft and long. l want to drop it in as … Continue reading →

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Improve Your Dancing – Change Your Movement

Dance Without Limits Posted on June 22, 2019 by Dana Ben-YehudaJune 22, 2019  

A wise coach said, “If you want to improve your dancing, change your movement.” Those words went straight in and resonated with me. I decided to make that attempt and have been spending endless hours trying to do exactly that. … Continue reading →

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Alexander Technique – It’s Never Too Late to Learn

Dance Without Limits Posted on April 29, 2019 by Dana Ben-YehudaApril 29, 2019  

She arrived early and we started the lesson. “How are you feeling today?” “My left knee hurts and my right foot hurts. It’s hard to walk.” “I don’t like those chairs without backs,” she adds, “I feel unsettled sitting down … Continue reading →

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Dancing the Alexander Technique

Dance Without Limits Posted on January 11, 2019 by Dana Ben-YehudaJanuary 11, 2019 2

I watched the teacher demonstrate as he spoke, saying “you have to get your head weight on your foot.” He moved forward onto his left foot, perfectly poised. You could drop an imaginary plumb line through him, head through his … Continue reading →

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Is Unrecognized Tension Sabotaging Your Dancing?

Dance Without Limits Posted on June 29, 2018 by Dana Ben-YehudaJuly 28, 2018 2

Is Unrecognized Tension Sabotaging Your Dancing? Part 1 She lay on the table during the semi-supine portion of the lesson, and she let out a big sigh. I could see her relax, as if she was at the beach, on … Continue reading →

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Movement and Music, Alexander Technique for Parkinson’s

Dance Without Limits Posted on June 28, 2018 by Dana Ben-YehudaJune 28, 2018 2

Moving to music, class was fun yesterday. Finding ways to be graceful by using the whole body in movement and connecting movement with Alexander thinking. They were connecting music, rhythm, and moving with their whole selves, all the way from … Continue reading →

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Applied Alexander® for Dancers – Dance without Limits

Dance Without Limits Posted on April 13, 2018 by Dana Ben-YehudaApril 27, 2018  

Hello my friends, It’s been a long time coming…. and it’s finally here. Applied Alexander Technique® for Dancers – Dance Without Limits. It’s a totally new website and I’m excited to share it with you!  In celebration, I made an … Continue reading →

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Better Posture – Feel Better – Alexander Technique class for people with Parkinson’s

Dance Without Limits Posted on March 24, 2018 by Dana Ben-YehudaApril 27, 2018  

Movement and Posture Class for people with Parkinson’s Improve your posture using movement and Alexander Technique*. Feel more confident and have more ease as you walk, stand, sit, do sports…all the things that you do. • Improve Posture  • Better … Continue reading →

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Movement and Posture Alexander Technique Class

Dance Without Limits Posted on January 31, 2018 by Dana Ben-YehudaJanuary 31, 2018  

Hello my friends! It’s here! Class is back; after a break for the holidays, the Movement and Posture Alexander Technique class is starting back up. It’s the same class with a new flavor, still held at the Pacific Ballet. Movement … Continue reading →

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