Hypermobility & EDS at the Balance Arts Center
Working with individuals with hypermobility requires special consideration and awareness. This workshop provides information for Alexander Technique Teachers and Somatic Practitioners to understand the full spectrum of hypermobility, including Ehlers Danlos Syndromes (EDS). You will be presented with concepts and vocabulary that guide the hypermobile student toward self-agency. Most importantly, the workshop will include an approach to teaching hands-on contact and guidance that is helpful to the student’s learning.
Hypermobility and EDS for Alexander Technique Teachers & Somatic Practitioners
October 24th & 25th, 10:00am - 4:00pm
Balance Arts Center
Dates & Location
In this workshop you will learn:
What hypermobility and EDS are
How to recognize hypermobility in your students
Helpful dialogue skills for working with hypermobile students
Nuanced approaches to teaching hands-on work
Helpful resources for yourself and your students
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This workshop provides information for Alexander Technique Teachers and Somatic Practitioners to understand the full spectrum of hypermobility, including Ehlers Danlos Syndromes (EDS). You will learn concepts and vocabulary that guide the hypermobile student toward self-agency. This workshop presents a specific teaching hands-on approach.
Daily Schedule
10:00am - 1:00pm
Morning Masterclass
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1:00pm - 2:00pm
Lunch Break
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2:00pm - 4:00pm
Afternoon Group Class
Tuition & Fees
Workshop Fee: $300
Early Bird Rate through 10/5: $250
AT Trainee: $225
Tuition Payment
Upon completing your registration form you will receive an invoice directly to your inbox. Tuition will be due 48 hours after receiving your invoice.
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Discount & CTLE Credits Available for NY State Teachers!
The Balance Arts Center is an approved provider of Continuing Teacher & Leader Education Credits for NY State Teachers. School teachers receive 15% off their tuition!
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Cancellation Policy
Students can cancel their registrations through 10/16. Refunds are available minus a $50 processing fee. Beyond 10/16 refunds are not available.
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Faculty
Ann Rodiger
Ann Rodiger is the Founder and Director of the Balance Arts Center in New York City. She has over 40 years of experience teaching the Alexander Technique. Her teaching draws from her knowledge and experience from Alexander Technique Training in Urbana Illinois with Joan and Alex Murray, as well as her knowledge of Labanotation, Laban Movement Analysis, Bartenieff Fundamentals, Yoga, meditation and various dance techniques.
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Whether you are refining your own movement, , or looking for language that helps your students find their own coordination, you will leave with tools you can use in lessons, classes, and daily life.
