Hello, my friends, How does a free neck lead to happiness and harmony for dancers? First the neck, releasing into length without effort Ah, it is easier to breathe… And the head, so lightly poised on top, and free. This … Continue reading →
“Change is doing something against the habit of life. “ — F.M. Alexander Leaving my home of nearly 28 years brings joy and also some sadness. I think if I had stayed there, I’d never make any of the changes … Continue reading →
Hello my friends, How are you today? Are you making plans for the holiday? Coming up on the Fourth of July weekend, I am thinking about freedom a lot. I am going through changes in a good way; selling my … Continue reading →
Hello my friends, What it is about the Alexander Technique that matters? Underneath it all, why do I do it? Why should anyone? I was practicing dance with a partner and his take on it is that Alexander Technique helps … Continue reading →
Hello my friends, Thanks so much for stopping by! Diving right in today. Here’s something nice from a lesson that I’d like to share. Working with a student today, her leg released at the hip. It moved freely and she … Continue reading →
Hello my friends, Thanks for stopping by again. Here’s news! Saturday, I took my oldest practice shoes and went to the dance studio. It’s been four months of recovery and oddly enough, it was hard to get myself back on … Continue reading →
Hello my friends, Thanks for stopping by. I’m dancing in my chair again, waiting to be on my feet and thinking about freedom. My feet may not be ready for the floor but my spirit is free and my mind … Continue reading →
Hello friends, Thanks for stopping by again and checking in. I’ve been waiting for my foot to heal and impatient to be back on the dance floor. In the meantime, I feel my body jumping inside, eager to dance, needing … Continue reading →
Hello my friends, One of my students came for his lesson this morning. I asked how he’s feeling. His reply was the same as always: He’s stressed. He said a new project began and he’s stressed. He hasn’t danced AT … Continue reading →
Hello my friends, Today as I was teaching, my student was speaking. I noticed her neck tighten and grab as she spoke. Stay with me; this applies to dance, as well… She couldn’t feel it, but it was visible in … Continue reading →