Everything starts with intention, breath, movement, & flow!
The Balance Arts Center’s Performing Artist Teacher Training provides a one-of-a-kind training experience where you can develop your artistry while becoming a fully certified Alexander Technique Teacher.
About the Performing Artist Teacher Training - an Immersive 3 Year Program
Fully realize your performance and teaching potential.
Everything starts with intention, breath, movement, and flow. Discover a process for mindful attention and deliberate practice of these primary elements of performance at the Balance Arts Center’s new Performing Artist Teacher Training. Master your instrument and unlock your artistry so that you can create the art you have always imagined.
Directed by Ann Rodiger, the Balance Arts Center has become internationally renowned for a unique approach to the Alexander Technique and its application directly to the performing arts.
The BAC strives to create a diverse and inclusive environment welcoming students from all backgrounds, abilities and disciplines.
This program is perfect for:
Performing Artists looking for a deeper understanding of themselves as their own instruments
Performing Artists who know that they have yet to fulfill their full potential and have not yet found the way to get there
Students looking for a comprehensive Alexander Technique Teacher Training program while deepening their artistry
Students seeking a highly practical somatic and awareness based alternative to a graduate degree in the performing arts
Performing Arts Teachers who are eager to get to the next level in their teaching skills and understanding of their art form
Those looking to have the opportunity to perform as they continue to refine their skills
Students interested in performing and teaching and how both of those crafts can serve the other
In your 3 years of study you will:
Receive eligibility for certification as an Alexander Technique teacher from AmSAT
Receive a Balance Arts Performing Artist Certificate
Perform in both formal and informal settings
Receive a Balance Arts Performing Arts Teaching Certificate
Learn to coach performers in various disciplines utilizing the AT Principles
Complete a course in pedagogy
Schedule
In addition to our flagship daily Teacher Training class, each student will attend the Friday Performance Practices class. Students are also invited to participate in the Trainee Showcases and the BAC Showcases throughout the year. Each student may sign up for private lessons directly applying the AT to their art form. This is recommended at least once a month. There will be opportunities to collaborate with others in other arts forms. All styles and disciplines are welcome.
Spring Semester 2024: Tuesday, January 16th - Friday, June 28th
Fall Semester 2024: Monday, September 9th - Wednesday, December 18th
Students attend 4 Alexander Technique Teacher Training Classes Monday - Saturday. Students can make their own schedule from the schedule above.
Students participate in group classes focusing on Integration, Process, Pedagogy, and Performance Practice, Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday afternoons.
Students have the opportunity to take Private Sessions with the BAC Faculty.
Students participate in Trainee Workshop/Showcase and perform 1-3 times a year in the BAC Showcase.
Areas of Study Include:
Trainee’s own use in everyday life and in art form
Hands-on work in Alexander Technique lessons and lessons in art form
Movement observation and analysis in everyday life and in art form
Survey and discussion of Alexander’s writings and literature related to Alexander Technique
Survey and discussion of pedagogy and style related to art form
Communication skills
Teaching and artist entrepreneurship
Basic anatomy and kinesiology
Developmental movement
Sensory awareness
Vocal production for everyday life, teaching, and your art form
Presence and authenticity in performance
Technique and style for solo and group performances
Technique and skills for private lesson teaching and large group classes
Fundamental elements of your art form followed through to performance level skill
Training Course Faculty
The BAC Training Programs are directed and taught by Ann Rodiger and assisted by BAC Faculty.
How to Apply
Application Deadlines:
Scholarship Applications are due by 5pm ET on June 1st, 2024.
Applications are due by 5pm ET on August 1st, 2024.
$50 application fee.
Pre-Requisites & Application Materials:
Students must be 18 years of age or older by the start date of your first semester.
Student must take 5 Alexander Technique private lessons in person or virtually with BAC Faculty prior to joining the program.
Work Sample: Please send a video of your work or a recent performance to info@balanceartscenter.com to accompany your application.
2 Letters of recommendation: Have recommenders send letters to info@balanceartscenter.com.
Upon review of your application and supplemental materials you will have an interview with Training Course Director, Ann Rodiger.
Scholarships for Tuition Assistance
Performing Artist Tuition Assistance Scholarships are available each year.
Scholarship applications are due annually on May 1st.
In addition to the Scholarship Application you must also complete the Performing Artist Teacher Training Application above.
The tuition assistance that a scholarship provides is applicable for 1 year. To be considered again, scholarship recipients will need to reapply each year.
Tuition & Fees
Performing Artist Teacher Training Program tuition is $19,500 per year. There is a non-refundable $1000 enrollment fee due prior to each semester.
