Balance Arts Center Alexander Technique Principles Certification

Performing Arts Focus: Level 1
November 8th-9th 2025

Intensive Study in Alexander Technique Principles!

The Alexander Technique Principles for Performing Arts Certification provides you with an overview and survey of the AT principles, application of these principles to your specific art form, and the ability to recognize and communicate the principles as they apply to your learning and teaching situations.

This certification process is a 3 level sequence. Each level consists of a two-day unit that includes both theory and practical work. We are offering Level 1 this Fall and will be offering the full 3 Level Certification in Spring 2026.

The Alexander Work Can Be Applied To:

  • Learning and creating new material

  • Developing deliberate practice and rehearsal skills

  • As a bridge between practice and performance

  • Enhancing performance Presence

  • Connecting with the audience

  • Deepening your audition skills

Daily Schedule

10:00am-1:00pm: Masterclass #1 - AT Theory, Group Activities, Movement, and Application 

1:00pm-2:00pm: Lunch

2:00pm-4:00pm: Masterclass #2 - AT Theory, Group Activities, Movement, and Application 

 

More Information

November 8th & 9th - Level 1

Level I: Alexander Technique Principles

  • AT Principles and concepts will be presented under the following themes. Each session will include theory, activities, practical experience, and discussion. 

    • Unified Field of Awareness

    • Inhibition and Direction (GAP Theory) 

    • Spatial Awareness, Support, and Thinking

    • Direction, Flow, and Breath

    • Balance, Gravity, and Ground Reaction Force 

    • Sensory Awareness and Integration

    • Presence and Projection

*Repeating levels is suggested given the amount of depth and nuance in each AT Principle.  There is a 25% tuition reduction for those repeating Level 1.

Tuition & Registration

Tuition
Level 1: November 8th-9th: $250, Early bird rate: $200

Tuition will be due at the time of registration.

Registration:

Register by October 21st 5pm EST for $50 off.

Registration is due November 4th by 5pm EST.

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!

Registration deadline is November 4th at 5pm EST.

Students completing the AT Principles Certification can not represent themselves as teachers of the Alexander Technique.

Additional Details

Locations

All classes will take place in person at the Balance Arts Center in NYC, NY.

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.

Cancellation Policy

Students can cancel their registrations through 11/5/25, the Wednesday prior to the Intensive. Refunds are available minus a $50 processing fee. Beyond 11/5/25 refunds are not available.

Meet Ann Rodiger

Founder & Director of the Balance Arts Center in NYC

Alexander Technique Teacher, Movement & Vocal Specialist


Ann Rodiger is the Founder and Director of the Balance Arts Center in New York City. She has nearly 40 years of teaching the Alexander Technique. Her teaching draws from her knowledge from teaching the BAC Teacher Training Course and private lessons in the US and abroad as well as her knowledge of Labanotation, Laban Movement Analysis, Bartenieff Fundamentals, Yoga, meditation and various dance techniques. She has developed the BAC Alexander Technique Teacher Training Program and substantial programming for performing artists. She has also adapted the Alexander principles to work for those with hypermobility and Ehlers Danlos Syndromes. Rodiger teaches internationally in Germany, Belgium, Greece, and Turkey. The Balance Arts Center is a NYC Women and Minority Owned Business and a thriving place for the community to teach, share knowledge, and perform.