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DIRECTION : FREEMAIL
April, 2002 Vol 5 No 2
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In this issue:1.EDITORIAL : News roundup.
2. ALEX-TECH LIST NEWS : The online community.
3. THE FUTURE :The latest Issue, a summary.
4. FORTHCOMING EVENTS : Worldwide Events Guide
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1. EDITORIAL
The months seem to be flying past. I'm happy to report that the runnings of Direction are now under control, last update I was deeply entrenched in emails, website updates, databases, and of course bills. That hasn't changed. The new Direction management is striving to publish Issues twice yearly. THE FUTURE Due for release in June 2002, will be the first since late 2000. It is jam packed with information relevant to teachers and new students of the Technique. Read on for a summary of the contents.
A new training school
will open on Sydney's North Shore on April 29th. Diana Devitt-Dawson trained
with Patrick Macdonald and after teaching within his faculty returned to Australia,
where she has been teaching for the past 15 years.
All enquiries to:
Diana Devitt-Dawson
Once again I 've done
my best to scour the Alexander Technique world to bring you a list of courses
and workshops in the Forthcoming Events section of this message. This
list alone will save you lots of time searching when you next get the urge
to look further into your self.
Direction Journal's back catalogue contains issues on a diverse range of themes.
From Kids to Dance, Emotions to Spirituality, work your way through them at
the Backcatalogue.
Looking at what lies ahead for Direction Journal you could scan the horizons at Future Issues
The Future of Direction Journal depends on all expired subscriptions to be renewed, and the support of those of you who have "thought" about it in the past, but not committed to a subscription. Direction covers the newsletters of major Societies worldwide, reviews web sites, books, training schools, and carries the latest writings from Alexander teachers worldwide. It reaches into 32 countries and is carried by Universities, Acting Colleges and Dance Schools around the world.
1 year subscription(2 Issues) costing $39.00 can be made via the secure server: Subscribe here
Thank-you for your support. The Direction team really appreciate it.
Cheers,
Paul Cook
Editor
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2. ALEXTECH LIST NEWS Topics in the spotlight of late include : Oboe playing, Fibromyalgia, Physiology, Smoking and other substances, Eyesight, RSI, Children's posture.....and the list goes on. The information that passes through the Alextech server is a treasure-trove of gems, hundreds of lurkers come out of the wood-work depending on the topics at hand. Try posing ANY question to the list and receive a response from teachers all over the world. You must subscribe first however, use the link below.
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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 circular
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 USA AUSTRALIA EUROPE UK
Introduction
to the Alexander Technique : Melbourne, Australia Introduction to Alexander
Technique : Melbourne, Australia Limited space available.
All courses $45.00 Email Paul
Cook
Introduction: Sunday 21st April 10am to 1pm. Cost $27.50
Introduction to Alexander Technique for Voice Sunday 21st April 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
Back Care and RSI, 7 week course: $150.00 beginning April 22nd.
Email us
www.alexanderschool.edu.au/
Monthly ongoing
2002
Saturday
April 13th: SandyBeach Centre: Sandringham 10-1
Saturday May 25th: Brighton Recreation Centre 12.30-3.30
For
absolute beginners to the Technique. Looking at the everyday implications
of our use.
Bookings (03) 9502 3859
For Workshops
in the following areas:
Seattle
and San Diego
NEw
York, Connecticut, Wisconsin, Iowa, California, Massachussets, Nebraska
Website
Hit "Workshops, Classes & Events" Link
Email Contact
http://www.performanceschool.org/home.htm
Seven Oaks Alexander
Technique Residential Madison,
VA
Pathworks
Center - (near Charlottesville) June 16-21, 2002
For more information,
please visit our web site at thevillagegreen
or,
Contact: Jan Baty 807 Kenyon Lane Newark,
DE 19711 (302) 368-5141
Barbara
Conable How to Use Body Mapping in your Alexander Technique Teaching
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.
Contact: Barbara Conable
Alexander Technique
in the Ozarks :
Fayetteville, AR University of Arkansas,Department
of Music Fayetteville, AR 72701 Website Alexander Technique
Workshop: Austin, TX The content of each workshop
is designed to meet the needs and background of the group members. Ongoing Introductory
Workshops on the Alexander Technique:
Brooklyn, NY 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.
Free Introductory Lecture
on the Alexander Technique New
York, NY
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.
Email Janice Yoes
February
through June 2002 on the second Saturday of each month. 9:30 AM to 12:30 PM
:
$55
Email
Alice R. Pryor
Thursdays
: 7 - 8:30 (ongoing workshops, 6 classes in each session) $155
Artscetera, 212 Smith St,, Brooklyn, NY call Clare Maxwell at 718/243-2720
Email Clare Maxwell
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
How to Use Body Mapping
in your Alexander Technique Portland, OR
ALEXANDER TECHNIQUE
SPRING 2002 WORKSHOPS Bethesda, MD 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!.
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.
April 3, 10, 17 May 8, 15, 22
: $145
(
for each workshop series of three lessons)
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
From: 15/06/02 To: 22/06/02
KAUAI ALEXANDER
COURSE 2002 HAWAII American Society for the
Alexander Technique.
29th ANNUAL BARSTOW/ALEXANDER TECHNIQUE INSTITUTE Crete,
Nebraska
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).
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/
For many more Events see: www.alexandertech.org/
Hit
workshops button
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
3rd
Summer Workshop
for
Teachers of the F. M. Alexander-Technique
(Black
Forest, Germany)
Pforzheim
/ Hohenwart,
July 15th - July 21st, 2002
Directors: Rivka Cohen (Boston / Haifa) Shmuel Nelken (Jerusalem)
Assistance: Alexander Bartmann (Heidelberg) Ora Nelken (Jerusalem) Ruth Kilroy
(Boston)
Reservations can be made for 3, 4 or 7 days. For further information and booking
please contact:
Schule fŸr F. M. Alexander-Technik Heidelberg Bergheimerstr. 147, 69115 Heidelberg,
Tel. 06221-2206
Email Contact
Alexander Technique
for Actors and All Performing Artists : London, UK
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
Events and
Courses for UK and Europe
http://www.stat.org.uk/announcements.html
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