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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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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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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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Dances in Water

Dance Without Limits Posted on June 20, 2017 by Dana Ben-YehudaJune 20, 2017  

Hello my friends, It was a hot and sunny day. I’m laughing because that’s a silly way to open a blog post or email.  Snoopy sitting on top of his doghouse used to write, “It was a dark and stormy … Continue reading →

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A Gift for You – Free Alexander Technique MP3. Ease Tension from Your Neck and Back

Dance Without Limits Posted on April 29, 2017 by Dana Ben-YehudaApril 29, 2017 3

It’s about love. It’s odd because I felt so alone and yet so full of love, today.   Earlier this morning, I was thinking about love. I felt it, I let myself mentally roll around in the good feeling, like … Continue reading →

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Conversations with My Feet: Soothing the Beast

Dance Without Limits Posted on April 24, 2017 by Dana Ben-YehudaApril 24, 2017  

We are two Alexander teachers, exchanging work. It was my turn to be the student. She worked with my legs and feet. My left foot is healing well but still a little sore, a little frozen and numb. I want … Continue reading →

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A New Way of Thinking for an Easier Way to Move

Dance Without Limits Posted on April 8, 2017 by Dana Ben-YehudaApril 8, 2017  

Standing on her feet….she said, “it feels like I’m floating up here (touching her head).” Releasing her neck….her legs and hips…the spine is a springy thing. Take the pressure of either end (both!) and it will open on it’s own. … Continue reading →

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Feeling Good in Movement Again: Freedom from Pain

Dance Without Limits Posted on April 7, 2017 by Dana Ben-YehudaMarch 14, 2021  

There is knowledge that can free you to move more easily and with less pain. A lesson in the Alexander Technique…moving more easily and feeling good again.

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Do Good Things Ever Throw You Off Balance?

Dance Without Limits Posted on March 26, 2017 by Dana Ben-YehudaMarch 28, 2017  

How do you keep centered when something nice happens?      How do you not get too excited and nervous when good things are on the cusp of coming true? How do you keep anxiety and fear from getting in the way … Continue reading →

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