Introduction to the Alexander Technique

Introduction to the Alexander Technique, part of the brand-new Acting Essentials series, is the first textbook about the Alexander Technique written specially for undergraduates. This eight-week program can be taught over the course of half a semester, a full semester, or dipped into as needed to address students' issues with physicality, movement, breathing, voice and performance habits.

The Alexander Technique has been a vital part of training for performers since the early 20th century. It is a core part of the curriculum at most acting conservatories and in many BFA programs. Sometimes considered purely a movement discipline, the Alexander Technique in fact takes into consideration the entire person-mind, body, voice, emotions, and imagination. Introduction to the Alexander Technique addresses the student's self as a whole and is suitable for beginning acting students in any academic setting, including those who take performance classes as an elective. The book also includes more than 150 practical, easy-to-follow exercises that help students reduce tension and improve their alignment, flexibility, and poise.

The textbook is supported by a range of online videos demonstrating key exercises described throughout the book.

Introducere in tehnica Alexander, care face parte din noua serie Acting Essentials, este primul manual despre tehnica Alexander scris special pentru studenti. Acest program de opt saptamani poate fi predat pe parcursul unei jumatati de semestru, un semestru complet, sau scufundat dupa cum este necesar pentru a aborda problemele studentilor cu fizicitate, miscare, respiratie, voce si obiceiuri de performanta. Tehnica Alexander a fost o parte vitala de pregatire pentru artisti interpreti de la inceputul secolului al XX-lea.