Past Programming

This virtual, 4-class series will contemplate the function of emotions in the Alexander Technique work. We’ll explore bodies of work related to emotions within the world of acting, psychology, and somatic practices. We’ll ask several questions: Can emotional connection enhance the healing possible with the Alexander Technique? Can the Alexander Technique work lead to more emotional health in everyday life? Bring your curiosity and opinions, and let’s explore.

This class series will meet online via Zoom on Monday May 11th & 18th, and June 1st & 8th from 7-8pm ET.

This class offers a supportive, peer-centered space to explore how principles of the Alexander Technique can be applied to the lived experience of ADHD. Rather than a treatment or therapy session, it is a shared inquiry—an opportunity to exchange perspectives, experiment, and learn together.

Please note: The Alexander Technique is an educational and exploratory practice and is not a substitute for therapy or medical care. This class is not led by licensed medical or mental health professionals.

Led by Ann Rodiger, this 2-class series, for those with Hypermobility & EDS, will guide students towards improved proprioception, coordination, and help find a better relationship to gravity. This class series will take place both online via Zoom and in person at the BAC.

Come work on your monologues through the Alexander Technique lens! Each class will focus on one or two principles of the Alexander Technique as it relates to acting. This will include the exploration of expanded awareness, physical integration, balance, presence, and choice. You will receive individual feedback and guidance on how to integrate your full self into your work and have the opportunity to perform your monologue in front of others.

Find the knowledge in your body to allow the energetic flow from one pose to another. 

In this experiential workshop, we’ll explore the subtle flow and directional intelligence within familiar yoga asanas such as Downward Dog and Forward Folds. Rather than “doing” the pose, we’ll investigate how sensing the ground, clarifying direction, and allowing support can transform both the posture and the transition.

This workshop is ideal for yoga practitioners and teachers who are curious about deepening embodiment, enhancing flow, and discovering greater ease within familiar forms.

Learn why the use of the voice is an important tool in teaching the Alexander Technique! Following Alexander's lead, we will explore how vocalizing reflects a student’s use and how integrating speaking into a lesson can assist in cultivating better use. For many students, speaking is as much a part of the day as sitting, standing, and walking which are often explored within a lesson. In this workshop we will discuss why this is so important and how to incorporate it into your teaching practice.

This online workshop is intended for Alexander Technique Teachers and Teacher Trainees.

In this class series you will explore how the voice and body can work together to create a free and easy resonance.  You will explore motion and balance in the body and how that helps you to breathe and support your sound.  This class will also feature SOVT and other vocal exercises to reduce stress and optimize resonance.  You will be guided through a series of movements and recuperative vocal exercises to help you discover more ease, balance and resonance in your speaking or singing voice. This class is great for teachers, public speakers, singers, actors, and anyone interested in refining their vocal health.

The Alexander Technique Principles for Performing Arts: Level 1 Certification provides you with an overview and survey of the AT principles. This certification takes place both on Zoom and in person at the Balance Arts Center.

The Alexander Technique Principles for Performing Arts: Level 1 Certification provides you with an overview and survey of the AT principles. This certification takes place both on Zoom and in person at the Balance Arts Center.

In this class series you will explore how the voice and body can work together to create a free and easy resonance.  You will explore motion and balance in the body and how that helps you to breathe and support your sound.  This class will also feature SOVT and other vocal exercises to reduce stress and optimize resonance.  You will be guided through a series of movements and recuperative vocal exercises to help you discover more ease, balance and resonance in your speaking or singing voice. This class is great for teachers, public speakers, singers, actors, and anyone interested in refining their vocal health.

This free workshop offers an introduction to the principles of the Alexander Technique and how they relate to the hypermobile condition. You'll discover how thinking affects your movement, balance, and management of pain. This session will include theory and experience to help explore self agency. This class is led by Ann Rodiger, who lives with EDS, and is the Founder & Director of the Balance Arts Center in New York City.

This class offers a supportive, peer-centered space to explore how principles of the Alexander Technique can be applied to the lived experience of ADHD. Rather than a treatment or therapy session, it is a shared inquiry—an opportunity to exchange perspectives, experiment, and learn together.

Please note: The Alexander Technique is an educational and exploratory practice and is not a substitute for therapy or medical care. This class is not led by licensed medical or mental health professionals.

Join the Balance Arts Center in our virtual global conference on the Alexander Technique. BAC graduates from all over the world are coming together to present workshops in their field of expertise to help people find self-agency to understand their habits and improve their skills. Our conference schedule accommodates students in different time zones and various languages. Everyone is welcome!

This class offers a supportive, peer-centered space to explore how principles of the Alexander Technique can be applied to the lived experience of ADHD. Rather than a treatment or therapy session, it is a shared inquiry—an opportunity to exchange perspectives, experiment, and learn together.

Please note: The Alexander Technique is an educational and exploratory practice and is not a substitute for therapy or medical care. This class is not led by licensed medical or mental health professionals.

This free online Introduction to the Alexander Technique will explore basic principles of the Alexander Technique that guide you toward finding a better balance and dynamic body posture. You will learn how your mind and body integrate with each other and how to apply this work to all of your activities!

This Introduction to the Alexander Technique workshop will explore basic principles of the Alexander Technique that guide you toward finding a better balance and dynamic body posture that you will learn to apply to all of your activities!

This workshop will take place in-person in Philadelphia, PA.

Led by Ann Rodiger, this 2-class series, for those with Hypermobility & EDS, will guide students towards improved proprioception, coordination, and help find a better relationship to gravity. This class series will take place both online via Zoom and in person at the BAC.

Find a meditation posture that helps you allow the energetic flow to move throughout your body. By utilizing the gravitational force, your breathing, and mindful awareness you can refine your connection to the whole. Posture is important to meditation as your body is the vehicle for your spiritual journey. We will explore ideas for posture during meditation and practice this with several short meditations. There will be time for questions and discussion throughout the workshop.

In this class series you will explore how the voice and body can work together to create a free and easy resonance.  You will explore motion and balance in the body and how that helps you to breathe and support your sound.  This class will also feature SOVT and other vocal exercises to reduce stress and optimize resonance.  You will be guided through a series of movements and recuperative vocal exercises to help you discover more ease, balance and resonance in your speaking or singing voice. This class is great for teachers, public speakers, singers, actors, and anyone interested in refining their vocal health.

In this class series you will explore how the voice and body can work together to create a free and easy resonance.  You will explore motion and balance in the body and how that helps you to breathe and support your sound.  This class will also feature SOVT and other vocal exercises to reduce stress and optimize resonance.  You will be guided through a series of movements and recuperative vocal exercises to help you discover more ease, balance and resonance in your speaking or singing voice. This class is great for teachers, public speakers, singers, actors, and anyone interested in refining their vocal health.

Do you want to learn to juggle? Experience the many benefits of juggling by learning to consciously apply Alexander Technique principles to the basic 3-ball cascade. Students will experiment in open practice with the instructor to hone focus, improve hand-eye coordination, and enhance spatial awareness. This workshop is suitable for brand-new jugglers and beginners looking to improve their skills. If you have your own juggling balls, bring them! If not, the BAC will supply them for you.

Come work on your monologues through the Alexander Technique lens! Each class will focus on one or two principles of the Alexander Technique as it relates to acting. This will include the exploration of expanded awareness, physical integration, balance, presence, and choice. You will receive individual feedback and guidance on how to integrate your full self into your work and have the opportunity to perform your monologue in front of others.

Students may drop in to individual classes or join for the full series.

In this class series you will explore how the voice and body can work together to create a free and easy resonance.  You will explore motion and balance in the body and how that helps you to breathe and support your sound.  This class will also feature SOVT and other vocal exercises to reduce stress and optimize resonance.  You will be guided through a series of movements and recuperative vocal exercises to help you discover more ease, balance and resonance in your speaking or singing voice. This class is great for teachers, public speakers, singers, actors, and anyone interested in refining their vocal health.

Refresh or begin your understanding and practice of the Alexander Technique. Learn a process to cultivate awareness of how your mind and body are connected. This awareness gives you choice and self agency you can apply to any activity. We'll review and catch up from the summer Intensive and classes.

This workshop provides information for Alexander Technique Teachers & Somatic Practitioners to understand the full spectrum of hypermobility including Ehlers Danlos Syndromes (EDS). We will learn to work with those living with hypermobility and present concepts and a vocabulary that guides the student toward self agency. This workshop presents a specific teaching hands approach.

This online workshop will be led by Ann Rodiger, who lives with EDS, and is the Founder & Director of the Balance Arts Center in New York City.