July 29 - August 02, 2024Viterbo University Fine Arts Center
Humans are designed for movement and expression. The Alexander Technique (AT) is a systematic study of the principles that govern human movement. These principles guide us to a kinesthetic experience of wholeness and lightness-thinking becomes clearer, feelings balanced, sensations livelier, and movement more pleasurable. Through this integrated, more conscious condition, we find our actions strengthened and refined.
The Alexander Technique Residential Workshop at Viterbo University is an excellent way to study the technique at whatever level you are. No previous Alexander experience is necessary. New students can begin to build a foundation in AT principles. People who have studied before will find support to clarify and deepen their work. Current Alexander teachers and teacher trainees can work with master teachers in a community setting.
If you have questions about Viterbo's Alexander Technique Workshop, contact Diane Foust at [email protected] .
Registration closes at 12:00pm on Wednesday, July 10, 2024.
The workshop is held on the beautiful Viterbo University campus. La Crosse is located on Interstate 90 about 130 miles NW of Madison and 150 miles SW of Minneapolis/St. Paul. American Airlines (from Chicago) flies into the La Crosse Municipal Airport.
Typical Daily Schedule Tuesday-Thursday (Subject to Change)
Friday's schedule will end approximately 3:00 pm
Dress to be moving and to lie on the floor. You might wish to bring a yoga mat if you have one. A few yoga mats will be provided for each home group.
Diane retired from the Viterbo Music Department in 2013 after 28 years of full-time teaching a variety of classes. She continues to teach adjunct voice and Alexander Technique class as well as teaching both privately. She was certified as an Alexander Technique teacher by Alexander Technique International in 2007. Her primary teacher at the Philadelphia School was Martha Hansen Fertman. The Viterbo summer workshops began in 2007 and have continued every summer since except for the covid years of 2020, 2021, and 2022. She is currently Secretary on the board of Alexander Technique International. She lives in La Crosse with husband Jim Nelson, where she has served on the boards of the La Crosse Symphony Orchestra and the United Fund for the Arts and Humanities. She enjoys reading, golfing, and attending music and theatre events.
Dana has been in embodiement, movement, and Alexander Technique work for 16 years, teaching and presenting both nationally and internationally, in varied settings. Her intent is facilitating students' experiences to bravely uncover deeper layers of themselves; unleashing their creativity, and opening into more humanity. Alexander Technique Teaching highlights include currently working in teacher training programs (Minneapolis, Philadelphia, and NYC) masterclasses (Yale School of Sacred Music, NJ Shakespeare, Stony Brook University,) and retreats (Florida, Ohio, and California). In NYC, she's delighted to be teaching at Manhattan School of Music, The Barrow Group, T. Schreiber Studio, The American Academy of Dramatic Arts, as well as her own private practice. She teaches at Interlochen School for the Arts Summer Program in Interlochen, Michigan. Dana is a certified member of both ATI and AmSat.
Joe Krienke teaches Alexander Technique and movement for Actors in the University of Minnesota BFA Actor Training program. He has also served on the faculty at The Dell’Arte International School of Physical Theater (1999-2001, 2006-2014), as well as in The University of Missouri, Kansas City’s MFA Actor Training Program (2001-2006). In addition, he has taught workshops or been in residence at another two-dozen higher educational institutions nationwide. Joe is the co-founder of Soma Studios based in Minneapolis, MN and is the director of Soma’s Alexander Technique teacher training program.
Anne Waxman completed her Alexander Technique certification at the American Center for the Alexander Technique (ACAT) in 1984. She maintains a successful private practice in New York City. Anne's students include singers, actors, instrumentalists, visual artists, business professionals and educators. Her approach is open to anyone recovering from or interested in preventing physical injury--or is simply interested in exploring the mind/body connection.
Anne has served on the faculty of several teacher training programs and has presented master classes throughout the US, Japan, Korea, Mexico and Europe. Anne currently teaches at the William Esper School of Drama and is training in Biodynamic Cranial Sacral Therapy.
A $225 deposit reserves your space at the workshop. When registering, you can choose to pay either the $225 deposit or pay in full. Registration closes at 12:00pm on July 10, 2024; full balance is due July 22, 2024. For cancellations received by July 22, deposits/tuition will be refunded minus a $50 handling fee. After July 22, deposits are not refundable. No refunds will be issued for cancellations after July 22, no exceptions.
Those registering as full-time high school or college students, Viterbo employees or alumni, or AT teacher trainees.
In accordance with Viterbo University’s housing policy, our shared living spaces are designated for same-sex occupancy. However, exceptions to this policy are granted for married couples. Viterbo University campus apartments include two bedrooms, a living room/dining room area, and small kitchenette with a refrigerator and stove. Linens are included and the apartments are air-conditioned.
One person per bedroom in a two-bedroom apartment.
Two people per bedroom in a two-bedroom apartment.
For our workshop guests who would prefer to stay off campus, we have the following hotels offering a discounted Viterbo rate [discount must be mentioned at the time of booking and reservation must be made via phone vs. online]:
Candlewood Suites, $79.00/night; mention the Viterbo rate / Front Desk Phone: (608) 785-1110Gundersen Hotel & Suites, $119.00/night; mention the Viterbo rate / Front Desk Phone: (608) 793-0200
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