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DIRECTION : FREEMAIL
January, 2002 Vol 5 No 1
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In this issue:1.EDITORIAL : Bumper Issue
2. ALEX-TECH LIST NEWS : Roundup of the online community.
3.AT-PUBLIC LIST NEWS : Public AT list.
4. THE FUTURE : New Direction Journal Issue abstracts.
5. FORTHCOMNG EVENTS : 2002 is a busy year.
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1. EDITORIAL
Happy (belated) New Year,
My best wishes to everyone. Have you turned over a new leaf?
Our future is catching up with us at an ever alarming rate, however if we
can't see what we're doing in the present moment,
what condition are we in for the next?
How about starting by checking out the abstracts to our new issue, THE
FUTURE. Due for release in June 2002.
As a subscriber
to Freemail you've taken that first step towards finding out where you are,
and what you're doing in the present moment.
The next step is to find a teacher, try the links
section of our website.
Or if you're more the team player then there is a huge selection of worldwide
courses and workshops in the Forthcoming Events section
of this message.
Direction Journal's back catalogue contains issues on a diverse range of themes.
From Kids to Dance, Emotions to Spirituality. Take a look at the diversity.
Backcatalogue.
Issues in the making shows that our future looks very bright. Future Issues
If you haven't been back to the DirectionJournal website for a while then I suggest you check out some of the updates. We have reprinted two Back Issues in the last 12 months and you can order through our secure server. OK that's not news, just a little reminder of the convenience!
Cheers,
Paul Cook
Editor
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2. ALEXTECH LIST NEWS
Since our last Freemail, the online Alexander Teacher community has been very quiet. Topics include AT and Psychology, Plantar Faciasitis and Ends and Means. Many questions have been asked by you, subscribers to Freemail, often as you subscribe. Try posing ANY question to the list and receive a response from teachers all over the world.
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3.AT-PUBLIC LIST NEWS
AT-Public invites members to discuss the AT in its broadest application.
Members are welcome to discuss case histories, ask questions, relate personal experiences and share knowledge and insights from other disciplines - and of course, members of the public are welcome to join.
For more information on the list guidelines, please go to: AT-public
If you have any questions you are invited to email the list owner at: owner-at-public@alextech.net
If you have html e-mail, you can click on the following link - if all goes well, it should open an e-mail in your software, with the address and message body already filled in. Then all you need do is click on send:
majordomo@alextech.net?body=subscribe at-public>Subscribe at-public
Once you have sent the initial subscription e-mail, you will then receive a confirmation e-mail with an authorisation key - once you've received that, and sent it back, you'll then be subscribed and receive guidelines for the list.
You can then post to the list by sending e-mails to:
at-public@alextech.net>at-public@alextech.net
Hope to see you there!
Kevin Wooding
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4. THE
FUTURE "Are We There Yet?"
Edited by Catherine Kettrick
The Rounder We Go the
Samer We Get, Part II - David Gorman
Looking at cicular
habits, Part Two.
In Our Hands -
Catherine Kettrick
Six masters of AT, six points of view.
Did they think about the future of AT as they trained and worked?
What do they think of it's future now?
Our Brains Beguiled
- Lawrence Bruce
What is the nature of mind, of consciousness?
Are we in for a second Enlightenment, based on the discoveries of neuroscience?
On General Principle
- Franis Engel
As teachers of the technique, we are already convinced of its effectiveness.
How might all teachers get the benefit of what we value?
Alexander Teacher Education
- Terry Fitzgerald
Are we a profession? Should we be pursuing accreditation?
And if we should, is competency-based assessment and training possible?
Science and Alexander
Technique - Tim Cacciatore
Science can offer
precise descriptions of what we do and why it works.
Without these can we communicate what the AT is and establish widespread credibility?
Plus in every issue,
In All Directions:
Training School Report, News roundups, Book reviews, Web reviews, Society News, Epiphanies, Mis Direction.
Alexander Directory
A Global directory for training schools, societies and teachers.
Online at: Alexander directory
THREE publications in one.
The latest writings about Alexander Technique; and
News and Reviews worldwide; and
A worldwide directory.
To subscribe online: Order
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5.FORTHCOMING EVENTS
Free Introductory Lecture/Demonstration
in the Alexander Technique: New York, USA
Tuesday, February 19th 6 PM
The New York Center for the Alexander Technique 853 Broadway (bet. 13th and
14th Street)Suite
1020
Attendance is limited - call or email us to reserve a space (212) 529-3211
Website
Email Contact
Inspiration in the
Aegean: Folegandros
Island, Greece
August 21-26, 2002 9am - 1pm
Folegandros Island, Greece
Movement improvisation and imagery from the mythology of ancient Greece
are incorporated into this 6-day experiential exploration of the Alexander
Technique.
Judith Grodowitz Folegandros
Island, Greece Email 212-675-1094
Website
Alexander Technique
in the Ozarks :
Fayetteville, AR
July 29 - August 3 Monday 7 PM - Saturday, 12 noon
$500 (lodging and meals $!75) The workshop, now in its second year,
is sponsored by the University of Arkansas Departments of Drama and Music,
but is open to eveyone.
University of Arkansas,Department
of Music Fayetteville, AR 72701 Website
Email
Janice Yoes
The Alexander
Technique: Introductory Workshops:
Wellesley, MA, Newton,
MA
Wellesley,
MA Feb.
6- 13 7:30 - 9:00 PM $35
MassBay Community College
info: (617) 527-7373 To register: (781)239-2702
Newton, MA : Feb. 4
- 11 7:30 - 9:00 PM $45
Newton Community
Education
(617) 527-7373 To
register: (617) 552-7461
Through a combination
of lecture and demonstration, these two-session classes will introduce the
Alexander Technique: its history, principles and applications to the activities
of daily living. Registration fee includes one private lesson. Handouts provided.
Alexander Technique
Workshop: Austin, TX
February
through June 2002 on the second Saturday of each month. 9:30 AM to 12:30 PM
:
$55
The content of each workshop
is designed to meet the needs and background of the group members.
Email
Alice R. Pryor
The Moving Body A Two-Day
Exploration Los Angeles, CA
March 9th and 10th
Laura Henry Acting Studio 1307 Pico Blvd. Santa Monica, CA 90405
This course will look
at the remarkable design of the human body
and how it is constructed to permit a wide range of activities and
inherently designed for freedom and balance.
Call Julia Calder at 310-453-4567 for further information.
Ongoing Introductory
Workshops on the Alexander Technique:
Brooklyn, NY
Thursdays
:7 - 8:30 (ongoing workshops, 6 classes in each session) $155
Through fun, structured
movement activities you will aquire a working knowledge of basic anatomy,
learn how to stretch and give yourself a "floor lesson," and apply the principles
of the technique to activities that you yourself bring in to class for experimentation.
Artscetera, 212 Smith St,, Brooklyn, NY call Clare Maxwell at 718/243-2720
Email Clare Maxwell
Free Introductory Lecture
on the Alexander Technique New
York, NY
The first Monday of every month (2nd Mondays when holiday falls on
the 1st) 8:00 to 9:30pm
Ongoing, monthly except holidays when it is on the second Monday.
ACAT 39 West 14th St Room 507 New York, NY 10011 Phone: (212) 633-2229
Email further Details
Introduction
to the Alexander Technique : Melbourne, Australia
Introduction: Sunday 17th March 10am to 1pm. Cost $27.50
Introduction to Alexander Technique for Voice Sunday 17th March 2 - 5pm
Cost $27.50
Come to both courses for only $44
At The School for F.M. Alexander Studies, 322 Brunswick Street, (corner of
Argyle Street) Fitzroy
To book send cheque to PO Box 2233, Fitzroy 3065
Phone us on 9419 8273 for more details
Email us
www.alexanderschool.edu.au/
Alexander Technique
Introductory day : Warnambool,
Australia.
23rd
Feb. 2002 -
11am
- 5pm
-- Cost $50 / $40 ( full / unwaged )
St. Joseph's School, Bookings essential as places are limited.
Contact Philip or Jeanette.(03) 5561 2291
Introduction to Alexander
Technique : Melbourne, Australia
Weekends in
March 2002
Saturday
March 9th : SandyBeach Centre: Sandringham 10-1
Saturday March 16th : Brighton Recreation Centre 12.30-3.30
Sunday 24th March : Hampton Community Centre 10-1
Saturday 30th March : Castlefield Community Centre, Hampton 9.30-1
For
absolute beginners to the Technique. Looking at the everyday implications
of our use.
Limited space available.
All courses $45.00
Bookings (03) 9502 3859
Email Paul Cook
Introductory Workshop
on Alexander Technique : London
9th February 2002 : 2pm - 5pm :
£35.00
Bodywise
Health Centre 119 Roman Road E2
An introduction
to The Alexander Technique and includes an individual lesson at a later date.
For information and bookings contact: Bodywise reception, 020 8981 6938 or
email Michelle Cole.
Introductory Workshop
on the Alexander Technique: Hammersmith, London
7th
February 2002 : 7pm to 9pm
: £30
(includes an individual lesson)
The course will be practical and will focus on the application of the Alexander
Technique in everyday life.
To book a place please phone Marta or Emmanuel on 020 7602 4933 Email:Emmanuel
Riverside Studios, Crisp Road, Hammersmith, London W6 9RL
Alexander Technique
for Actors and All Performing Artists : London, UK
9th
February -20th March 2002: 15.45 - 17.45 :
£54.00, Concessions £27.00
17th April - 26th June 2002 : 15.45 - 17.5 :
£54.00,
Concessions £27.00
Focused course applying the Alexander Technique to the particular
needs of actors and performers incorporating Alexander Technique into voice.
The course is on Wednesdays for 11 weeks.
Telephone enrolment and further information 020 7831 7831 website
The
City Lit, 16 Stukeley Street, off Drury Lane, London WC2B 5LJ
Email: Brita
AT in the Context
of Quietness : Kent, UK
1st March - 3rd March 2002 : £185.00
Continuation of our annual
AT in the Context of Quietness. Anyone welcome. Experienced or not.
Oxon
Hoath Retreat Centre, Kent 020 7435 4940
Email: Robin Simmons
Introductory Workshop:
Nottingham, UK
9th
March 2002 - 2 to 5pm :
£40.00
The workshop will introduce you to the Alexander Technique and the cost includes
a private lesson at a later date.
Bookings phone:
Sally Rughani 0115
947 2131-0115 847 8801
At the Nottingham Chiropractic Clinic-3 Hawksworth Street NG3 2EG Cost:
How to Use Body Mapping
in your Alexander Technique Portland, OR
3-7
June 2002
Barbara Conable's
Third Annual How to Use Body Mapping in your Alexander Technique Teaching
course.
Limited to five participants, third year trainees and AmSAT and ATI certified
teachers.
Theory and practice; plenty of hands-on work; plenty of supervised teaching
with each other and students from the community; one private session with
Barbara while the others exchange work; lots of fun.
Email: Barbara Conable.
8-WEEK ALEXANDER TECHNIQUE
GROUP CLASS, Takoma Park, MD
Commencing February 6th : 7-8:30 pm : Cost:
$230
Class dates: FEB. 6,13,20, 27 MARCH 6,13,20 &27 (includes 8 classes and one
private lesson)
40 Columbia Ave, TAKOMA PARK, MD Contact Diana Bradley (301) 270-2559
Email Diana Bradley
ALEXANDER TECHNIQUE
SPRING 2002 WORKSHOPS Bethesda, MD
February
6, 13, 20 March 6, 13, 20 April 3, 10, 17 May 8, 15, 22
: $145
(
for each workshop series of three lessons)
Wednesdays 6:30- 9:15 pm
Learn the basics and practice
the technique. These workshops are for beginners and people with previous
Alexander experience who want to refine their skills and understanding of
the basic principles. Class size is limited. Register early!.
Individual sessions and Workplace presentations by appointment.
Bio-Relax
and Associates 4803 St. Elmo St. Bethesda, MD 20814
For information: phone 202/362-1649
Email
Seattle and San Diego
http://www.performanceschool.org/home.htm
Events and Courses for
UK and Europe
http://www.stat.org.uk/announcements.html
From: 15/06/02 To: 22/06/02
29th ANNUAL BARSTOW/ALEXANDER TECHNIQUE INSTITUTE
Teachers: Robert Rickover
Doane
College is located on a beautiful 300 acre campus of modern and historic
architecture
nestled among lovely ponds, bridges and winding paths. The Institute is
open
to new and experienced students and emphasizes the unique approach to
teaching
the Technique pioneered by the late Marjorie Barstow.
More Information: From Robert Rickover, 2434 Ryons Street, Lincoln, Nebraska
68502, USA. Telephone: (402) 475 4433
Web site: www.barstowinstitute.com
E-mail: robert@alexandertechnique.com
Location: Doane College, Crete, Nebraska (near Omaha, Kansas City and Lincoln).
KAUAI ALEXANDER COURSE
2002
MAY 21 - 28, 2002
Since 1990 we have organized an annual residential course on the beautiful
island of
Kauai in Hawaii. The main idea was to offer individual work in the Alexander
Technique
in a small group setting, during an intensive six-day period. As our goal
of keeping the
course small (10-12 students), we also realized the importance of free time
to absorb
the information and enjoy the island.
INFORMATION AND REGISTRATION
For information and registration, please call (310) 277-0009
E-mail: Jeanlouisr@mediaone.net
www.alexandertechworks.com/
American Society for the
Alexander Technique.
For many more Events see: www.alexandertech.org/
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