Course Description

Instructors: Alliance Theater

Actors are trained to respond truthfully in moments of imaginary circumstances. Yet inevitably actors will experience moments of tension, rigidity, and stress that interfere with their ability to respond in a believable way. In this special series, you will learn to develop their kinesthetic awareness, discover habits of their physical body, and foster better alignment, and breathing.

A few skills you will leave class with:

• Improved self-awareness
• Discovery of the body as an instrument
• Tools to reduce stress + anxiety
• Increased confidence + ease
• Ability to stay present, connected + grounded

This class is based on the principles of the Alexander Technique, a mind/body method that how to release unnecessary stress and tension in your body. This allows you to access your most natural and authentic responses in their performance, public speaking, and in your daily life. Through this unique class, you will experience becoming more familiar with your body, breath, and voice so that you can better adapt and embrace your instrument.