A practical book on the Alexander Technique for actors and acting/movement teachers.
Bill Connington Bücher
Bill Connington, Dozent für Schauspiel an der Yale School of Drama, ist ein anerkannter Praktiker und Pädagoge der Alexander-Technik. Seine Arbeit verknüpft Körper, Geist und Seele, um ein gesundes und kreatives Leben für Darsteller zu fördern. Mit klarer, praktischer Anleitung hilft Connington Schauspielern, gewohnte psychophysische Spannungen loszulassen und ihre tiefsten kreativen Impulse freizusetzen. Sein Ansatz legt Wert auf einen unterstützenden Prozess, der sich auf den Weg der künstlerischen Entwicklung konzentriert und nicht nur auf die Ergebnisse.
Introduction to the Alexander Technique
- 176 Seiten
- 7 Lesestunden
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.