Rebecca Nettl-Fiol and Luc Vanier utilize their ten years of research on developmental movement and dance training to explore the relationship between a specific movement technique and the basic principles of support and coordination. The Alexander Technique, developed in the early twentieth century by F. M. Alexander, can be used to enhance dexterity in all types of activities, from everyday actions as mundane as tooth-brushing to highly demanding dance movements. The authors offer a unique approach for using the Alexander Technique in dance and other activities. Amply illustrated and supplemented with a DVD that demonstrates the concepts and applications of the Alexander Technique, this book will be highly instrumental for dancers, teachers of dance, and anyone interested in giving everyday movements more efficiency, dexterity, and elegance. Rebecca Nettl-Fiol is an associate professor of dance at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign and co-editor of The Body Eclectic: Evolving Practices in Dance Training. Luc Vanier is an associate professor in the dance department at the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee's Peck School of the Arts and a dance choreographer.
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"So few other books offer practical guidance or outline experiential practices that help dancers understand how to apply the Alexander Technique, the art and science of embodied living. Nettl-Fiol and Vanier eloquently and clearly help readers learn how to access their bodily sensations and utilize them to organize efficient, easy, and elegant movement." Glenna Batson, associate professor of physical therapy at Winston-Salem State University "An articulate and accessible in-depth synthesis of the Alexander Technique and traditional dance training. With clear, intriguing, and insightful writing, the authors demonstrate a depth of knowledge in somatic practice theory." Kathryn Daniels, Chair, Dance Department at Cornish College of the Arts, Seattle
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Aborda a técnica de forma clara. Recomendo o livro, pois poderá servir como base de trabalho no cruzamento de diferentes técnicas de dança
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Both subjects are dealt with in depth.
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The accompanying DVD is first-rate as are the photos. The text is well written and deals equally thoroughly with both subjects. A useful addition to writing on the Alexander Technique as well as unique approach to the study of Dance.
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I have to read this for an Alexander Techniques class, and I was reluctant to start it. I've had joint, back, and muscle problems for years, and so far, I have found a deeper understanding on how to prevent my pain to a certain degree. I also have found the lives of Alexander instructors interesting, and would recommend this book to anyone interested in bettering themselves or to understand movement and preventative measures for muscles injuries caused by our habits.
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