Severe neck and back pain, Repetitive Strain Injury,... Performers, theatre technicians, production managers, cultural managers and other workers within the performing arts cannot escape it either. How do you solve these kinds of talent-hungry problems? And what can you do yourself to prevent psychological and physical overload in a sector that is under increasing pressure and has ever-higher demands?
With the AT workshops, we meet a growing need to provide answers to such questions. To this end, we have been working with pOdiumkunsten.be since 2010.
Thinking and moving are inextricably linked. Every thought is translated into muscle tension. Routine increases the efficiency and speed with which we think and act but is also often the biggest obstacle when trying to do things 'differently'. As Einstein said: "We can't solve problems by using the same kind of thinking as we used when we created them".
The Alexander Technique is a competence-enhancing technique that:
- provides insight into how overuse of certain muscles unbalances the entire musculoskeletal system
- provides tools that enable people to break habit patterns that have become inefficient
- applicable both in everyday life, and in the workplace
PRACTICAL INFORMATION
An individual lesson lasts 45 minutes, but may run a little longer.
Wearing comfortable, warm loose-fitting clothes and socks is recommended.
Individual lessons are given in deFENIKS.
For more info, appointments, bookings, a tailor-made quote, please send an email to Judith.
FORMULAS & RATES
1. Individual coaching
Introductory lesson: €30
1 lesson: €40
1st series of 10 lessons: € 380
2nd series of 10 lessons: €360
3rd series of 10 lessons: €340
All rates include VAT.
2. Group lessons via pOdiumkunsten.be
Anyone who was employed directly (i.e. via a contract!) for at least 10 days in the performing arts sector in 2022, 2023 or 2024 is entitled to the sectoral training credit and can participate free of charge to this course.
Note! So you are not eligible if you work: through an interim office, a third-party payer, a Social Bureau for Artists (SBK), an expense allowance such as a KVR, as a self-employed person.
For more information, contact: Christa
3. In-company workshop for small groups
We also regularly run in-company workshops for organisations. For instance, we worked with VerDi (Flemish Brabant), the Academies (Antwerp), Opera Ballet Vlaanderen, Antwerp Symphony Orchestra
LESGEVERS
Judith Vindevogel received her first Alexander Technique lessons in 1987 from Ruth Murray in London and subsequently studied with Eliane Lefèbvre, Betty Langford and Christel Bobine. In 2009, she completed the three-year Alexander Technique teacher training programme at the Alexander Technique Academy led by Jos Burger (NL) and Christel Bobine (B). Judith Vindevogel also took lessons from Pedro di Alcantara, Mary Holland, Arie-Jan Hoorweg, Kate Kelly, Malcolm King, Jamie Mc Dowell, Ron Murdock, Francien Schoonens, Athanase Vettas, among others. She participated in workshops led by Ted Dimon, Steven Hallmark, Vivien Mackie, Tessa Marwick, Paul Versteeg and Irmel Weber.
Katrien Vanderbeke is a dancer by training (Academy for Experimental Dance, Copenhagen) and received her Alexander Technique training from Elizabeth Langford and Eliane Lefebvre. Besides teaching in her private practice in Ostend, she also teaches Alexander Technique to students at the Hogeschool Gent-Conservatorium and workshops for Wisper and Danspunt.
Between stimulus and response there is a space.
In that space is our power to choose our response.
In our response lies our growth and freedom.
Viktor Frankl
Students and participants have their say
"An enrichment for body and mind and a welcome guide against the faster-and-more world we are constantly facing. This technique teaches us to deal internally-enhanced with the ever-growing challenges of our industry."
Wolf Raman, production manager Trade Fair
"The more you can integrate Alexander Technique into making music, the better and more natural you can play your instrument. Passing this on to young pupils, and of course also constantly developing these principles yourself, remains a great challenge."
Liesbeth Lambrecht, violinist
"Mainly the relationship between brain and posture I now give more attention."
Mira, singer
"Concretely applicable for lifting and desk work."
Joke Huygens, Beursschouwburg public relations officer
"The accessibility, approachability is definitely an added value. Strengths: personal approach, attention to everyone and every opinion. The knowledge of Judith and Katrien, they clearly know what they are doing."
Joey Ng, production manager Storm Rise
"I am much more aware of my attitude and 'patterns' that cause unnecessary tension. Content very interesting...brought by 2 teachers with a very open vision, both strong in their profession, create a safe environment, complement each other very nicely."
IB, videographer and vocal coach
"Being introduced to the technology has set in motion a huge number of positive things for me, both professionally and privately."
Alexandra Oppo, actress
"A (re)discovery of the body and all its potential."
Lieselot Vanhoof, Kaaitheater
"Applicable in life and work. Top!"
Marieke Dillen, actress
