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About this book
The Alexander Technique is a long-established, accessible and highly effective way of learning to change and retrain postural and behavioural habits that cause unnecessary tension, stress and illness. Developed over a century ago by F.M. Alexander (who taught the technique to George Bernard Shaw, Henry Irving, Aldous Huxley and many others), the Alexander Technique is a form of conscious awareness and mindfulness
avant la lettre. It has always been used principally by actorsāthough it has wide applications in other professions and in daily life. Kate Kelly has a lifetime's experience as an actor and Alexander teacher. In
Before the Curtain Opens, she invites performers of all sorts to examine the everyday habits of standing, sitting, breathing, speaking and reacting that spill over, unseen, into their professional lives. Using her own experience, miniature case studies, humour and unfailingly gentle kindness, she shines a spotlight on our deepest-rooted habits. On every page she offers advice, tips, techniques and guidance to help actors and performers retrain themselves in everything they do in daily lifeābefore the curtain opens.
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Table of contents
- Front Cover
- Half-Title Page
- Title Page
- Copyright Page
- Contents
- Preamble
- Before
- Habit
- Life? or Theatre?
- Starbursts of Stopping
- Energy
- Dem Bones
- A Generous Voice
- Conversations with Alex
- The Slow Bicycle Race
- The Thinking Spine
- Alexander Lying Down
- Unhelpful Stress
- Kateās Recipe for a Whispered Ah
- Moved into your own Rhythm
- In the Present Moment
- The Spaces In Between
- Learning with Your Teacher
- The Man in White Spats
- Stop, Wait, Create
- Five More Things
- Before the Curtain opens
- āInner Ballastā Coda
- About the Author
- Back Cover