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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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Cinderella Transformation

Dance Without Limits Posted on June 12, 2018 by Dana Ben-YehudaJune 20, 2018  

Hello my friends, A couple of months ago, a dear friend suggested I write a supportive note every day for a month:  “30 days to easy fitness.” The idea rattled around in my brain and I realized I’m the one … 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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Learning from Long-Necked Flamingos – Feeling Free!

Dance Without Limits Posted on January 23, 2018 by Dana Ben-YehudaJanuary 23, 2018  
Flamingos inspiring good posture

Hello my friends, I was in San Diego over the weekend and had a wonderful morning at the world famous San Diego Zoo. It’s a great place – I used to hang out there quite a bit when I lived … Continue reading →

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Whole Self Dancing – Opening and Upward

Dance Without Limits Posted on December 26, 2017 by Dana Ben-YehudaDecember 26, 2017  

Hello my friends, Call me irresponsible – if you will –   Because I was dancing so much, preparing to dance at the annual studio event earlier this month. Dance is life affirming and brings me joy. It also is a … Continue reading →

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Got Posture? Come to the Dark Side

Dance Without Limits Posted on December 26, 2017 by Dana Ben-YehudaDecember 26, 2017  

Hello my friends, Have you been fighting Nature? I do it daily. I sweep my patio only to look at the path next to it, buried in leaves, knowing someone with a leaf blower will come around and blow half … Continue reading →

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Eight Days a Week

Dance Without Limits Posted on November 2, 2017 by Dana Ben-YehudaNovember 2, 2017  

I’ve missed you! Really, life and dancing got busy and I have missed writing to you. I hope sharing is a way of making it up to you. I was dancing…and an opportunity to dance in a showcase appeared. The … Continue reading →

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How Did Hunters Sit Still for so Long? Didn’t it Hurt? How Do You Sit for So Long? What to Do?

Dance Without Limits Posted on October 30, 2017 by Dana Ben-YehudaOctober 30, 2017  

Every now and then I wonder how early hunters sat silent and still for hours on end in their duck blinds, or crouched silently in the bush waiting for deer to come down the trail. Didn’t their bodies hurt? Never … Continue reading →

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