Learning to Exhale…Poise and Ease
We start by stopping. That is what I’ve said to my students for years, now. Just pause; literally stop whatever you’re doing and pause. Find yourself on your feet. Where is your weight? Is it … Continue reading →
Tag Archives: ballroom dance
Not to Do – Create Poise – and Dance
Today’s lesson was about creating my poise before moving And then leaving it be – not interfering with it. Not adding Not taking away from it Not to do. As an Alexander Technique specialist, that translates to having one’s posture … Continue reading →
Developing Shape: Rebalancing
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 →
Thought for the Day: Soft Neck, Long Neck
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 →
Improve Your Dancing – Change Your Movement
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 →
Dancing with Grief, Dancing with Love
I am having trouble getting myself to dance with my whole Self these days. A friend chided me and also poked a little fun at me, saying he can’t believe an Alexander teacher would have her head down, “is that … Continue reading →
Dancing the Alexander Technique
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 →
Is Unrecognized Tension Sabotaging Your Dancing?
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 →
Applied Alexander® for Dancers – Dance without Limits
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 →
Whole Self Dancing – Opening and Upward
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 →