COPA
5009

Introduction to Alexander Technique

College of Performing Arts: Coll of Performing Arts

Non-Liberal Arts
Undergraduate Course
Graduate Course
Degree Students (with Restrictions)
Intro to Alexander Technique
Fall 2024
Taught By: Teva Bjerken
Section: C

CRN: 17518

Credits: 2

This course is an intro to the Alexander Technique for people who must use their bodies effectively so as not to incur injury or impede performance, specifically musicians and actors. The scope of the course lies beyond simply the release of tension to include the re-education of movement in daily activities so that people's use of themselves improves both in life, as well as in their artistic form. A more efficient coordination is achieved through developing an understanding of a dynamic balance of the head, neck, and back, which becomes integral to sitting, standing, walking, bending, and performing. Proficiency in reading, writing, and speaking English is needed for this group experiential learning course, which involves movement, performance, observation of self and others, hands on guidance from the instructor, verbal processing and discussion. Out-of-class requirements include a weekly reading followed by a reflective writing response on Canvas, a self study activity, and daily practice to build new habits.

College: College of Performing Arts (CO)

Department: Coll of Performing Arts (COPA)

Campus: New York City (GV)

Course Format: Studio (S)

Modality: In-Person

Max Enrollment: 12

Add/Drop Deadline: September 9, 2024 (Monday)

Online Withdrawal Deadline: November 17, 2024 (Sunday)

Seats Available: Yes

Status: Open*

* Status information is updated every few minutes. The status of this course may have changed since the last update. Open seats may have restrictions that will prevent some students from registering. Updated: 7:08am EDT 3/29/2024

Meeting Info:
Days: Friday
Times: 4:00pm - 5:40pm
Building: Arnhold Hall 55 W13th
Room: 930
Date Range: 8/30/2024 - 12/13/2024
Alexander Technique
Fall 2024
Taught By: Teva Bjerken
Section: A

CRN: 16093

Credits: 2

This course is an intro to the Alexander Technique for people who must use their bodies effectively so as not to incur injury or impede performance, specifically musicians and actors. The scope of the course lies beyond simply the release of tension to include the re-education of movement in daily activities so that people's use of themselves improves both in life, as well as in their artistic form. A more efficient coordination is achieved through developing an understanding of a dynamic balance of the head, neck, and back, which becomes integral to sitting, standing, walking, bending, and performing. Proficiency in reading, writing, and speaking English is needed for this group experiential learning course, which involves movement, performance, observation of self and others, hands on guidance from the instructor, verbal processing and discussion. Out-of-class requirements include a weekly reading followed by a reflective writing response on Canvas, a self study activity, and daily practice to build new habits.

College: College of Performing Arts (CO)

Department: Coll of Performing Arts (COPA)

Campus: New York City (GV)

Course Format: Studio (S)

Modality: In-Person

Max Enrollment: 12

Add/Drop Deadline: September 9, 2024 (Monday)

Online Withdrawal Deadline: November 17, 2024 (Sunday)

Seats Available: No

Status: Waitlist*

* Status information is updated every few minutes. The status of this course may have changed since the last update. Open seats may have restrictions that will prevent some students from registering. Updated: 7:08am EDT 3/29/2024

Meeting Info:
Days: Thursday
Times: 4:00pm - 5:40pm
Building: Arnhold Hall 55 W13th
Room: 930
Date Range: 8/29/2024 - 12/12/2024
Intro to Alexander Technique
Spring 2024
Taught By: Teva Bjerken
Section: A

CRN: 14690

Credits: 2

This course is an intro to the Alexander Technique for people who must use their bodies effectively so as not to incur injury or impede performance, specifically musicians and actors. The scope of the course lies beyond simply the release of tension to include the re-education of movement in daily activities so that people's use of themselves improves both in life, as well as in their artistic form. A more efficient coordination is achieved through developing an understanding of a dynamic balance of the head, neck, and back, which becomes integral to sitting, standing, walking, bending, and performing. Proficiency in reading, writing, and speaking English is needed for this group experiential learning course, which involves movement, performance, observation of self and others, hands on guidance from the instructor, verbal processing and discussion. Out-of-class requirements include a weekly reading followed by a reflective writing response on Canvas, a self study activity, and daily practice to build new habits.

College: College of Performing Arts (CO)

Department: Coll of Performing Arts (COPA)

Campus: New York City (GV)

Course Format: Studio (S)

Modality: In-Person

Max Enrollment: 12

Add/Drop Deadline: February 4, 2024 (Sunday)

Online Withdrawal Deadline: April 16, 2024 (Tuesday)

Seats Available: Yes

Status: Closed*

* Status information is updated every few minutes. The status of this course may have changed since the last update. Open seats may have restrictions that will prevent some students from registering. Updated: 7:08am EDT 3/29/2024

Meeting Info:
Days: Friday
Times: 12:00pm - 1:40pm
Building: Arnhold Hall 55 W13th
Room: 930
Date Range: 1/22/2024 - 5/15/2024
Intro to Alexander Technique
Spring 2024
Taught By: Teva Bjerken
Section: B

CRN: 14691

Credits: 2

This course is an intro to the Alexander Technique for people who must use their bodies effectively so as not to incur injury or impede performance, specifically musicians and actors. The scope of the course lies beyond simply the release of tension to include the re-education of movement in daily activities so that people's use of themselves improves both in life, as well as in their artistic form. A more efficient coordination is achieved through developing an understanding of a dynamic balance of the head, neck, and back, which becomes integral to sitting, standing, walking, bending, and performing. Proficiency in reading, writing, and speaking English is needed for this group experiential learning course, which involves movement, performance, observation of self and others, hands on guidance from the instructor, verbal processing and discussion. Out-of-class requirements include a weekly reading followed by a reflective writing response on Canvas, a self study activity, and daily practice to build new habits.

College: College of Performing Arts (CO)

Department: Coll of Performing Arts (COPA)

Campus: New York City (GV)

Course Format: Studio (S)

Modality: In-Person

Max Enrollment: 12

Add/Drop Deadline: February 4, 2024 (Sunday)

Online Withdrawal Deadline: April 16, 2024 (Tuesday)

Seats Available: No

Status: Closed*

* Status information is updated every few minutes. The status of this course may have changed since the last update. Open seats may have restrictions that will prevent some students from registering. Updated: 7:08am EDT 3/29/2024

Meeting Info:
Days: Thursday
Times: 4:00pm - 5:40pm
Building: Arnhold Hall 55 W13th
Room: 930
Date Range: 1/25/2024 - 5/9/2024