TY  - BOOK
AU  - Connington,Bill
TI  - Introduction to the Alexander technique: a practical guide for actors 
T2  - Acting essentials
SN  - 9781350052970
AV  - PN2075 .C75 2020eb
U1  - 792.02/8 23
PY  - 2020///
CY  - London, England
PB  - Zed Books
KW  - Acting
KW  - Study and teaching
KW  - Alexander technique
KW  - Individual actors & performers
KW  - bicssc
KW  - Electronic books
N1  - Includes bibliographical references; Introduction Week -- 1. Your Body Week -- 2. Your Breath Week -- 3. Your Voice Week -- 4. Your Movement Week -- 5. Mental-Physical Resistance Week -- 6. The Mind-Body Connection Week -- 7. Classes, Rehearsals, and Auditions Week -- 8. Performance Conclusion Index; Abstract freely available; full-text restricted to individual document purchasers; Also published in print
N2  - "Introduction to the Alexander Technique is the first textbook about the Alexander Technique written specially for undergraduates. Part of the Acting Essentials series, 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, 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"--
UR  - https://doi.org/10.5040/9781350052970?locatt=label:secondary_bloomsburyCollections
ER  -