NORTH CAROLINA ALEXANDER TECHNIQUE PROGRAM A flexible approach to Alexander Technique teacher training Robin Gilmore, Director: Marsha Paludan, Co-founder Guest Teachers: Meade Andrews, Sarah Barker, Glenna Batson, Diana Bradley, Bill Conable, Monica Gray, Bob Lada, Teresa Lee, Martha Hansen Fertman, Kathy Sarra, Renée Jackson Most Alexander Technique teacher training programs worldwide entail 1200-1600 hours of study during a three to five year period. Increasingly, programs are structured to reflect the fact that people must continue to work as they study. This program provides a four component plan which may culminate in teacher certification after three years if all components are included. Some trainees may opt to extend their training over a four or five year course of study. The weekend series in Greensboro, NC is the centerpiece around which trainees add as much study as they wish. PREREQUISITE: The program is designed for those with an established interest in the Alexander Technique and a desire to become a certified teacher. A minimum of 20 hours of previous AT study is required. Those hours may include private and/or group study. An interview with Robin Gilmore is required for acceptance into the program. COMPONENT 1: Weekend sessions in Greensboro, NC Director Robin Gilmore teaches each month with guest faculty and teaching assistants. Sessions meet from 9:30-5 on Saturdays and 9-5 Sundays and other days during long weekends. Tuition for the nine weekend series is $3,000. Payment in three installments is due September 1, January 1 and April 1. Attendance is expected for the duration of each weekend. No refunds will be given for missed classes. Study hours may be made up following completion of the program as class size allows. SCHEDULE: 2010-2011
COMPONENT 2: Residential Courses Attendance at two courses per year is expected. Attending three or more per year is encouraged. Established workshops that are held annually include the following: Ohio State University Annual Residential Course: Dec. 27-31, Columbus, OH, Faculty: Bill Conable, Robin Gilmore, Lucy Venable, Diana Bradley, Martha Hansen, Dale Beaver, Donna Doellinger. Registration: www.alexanderworkshops.com Boca Raton, FL: specifically for trainees; 4 days with Martha Hansen, Meade Andrews and Jana Tift; meadandews@aol.com Seven Oaks Workshop: 5 day event in June, Seven Oaks Pathworks Center near Charlottesville, VA; www.thevillagegreen.net Barstow Summer Institute: 8 days in June, Doane College, Crete, Nebraska; www.barstowalexandertechnique.com Sweet Briar 5 Day Workshops: 2nd & 3rd weeks in July , Sweet Briar College near Lynchburg, VA; www.alextech-sweetbriar.com COMPONENT 3: Private Lessons Trainees are expected to have regular private lessons with a qualified teacher throughout their study. A log of all hours of study is to be kept. COMPONENT 4: Independent Study Reading assignments will be given throughout the training. Books and articles will be discussed in class, and online discussion will be scheduled monthly. Keeping a written journal of class notes and self observations is expected. Independent projects include summer study of a self selected topic of interest and a final project to be presented during one’s final semester in the program. Topics for independent study must be approved by the Director. Faculty members will be available for guidance in these projects. ACCOUNTABILITY Trainees are expected to keep a log of their study hours including a clear and specific tally of weekend hours, residential workshops and private lessons (include names of teachers). In addition to recommended residential courses, study hours may include other workshops taught by certified Alexander Technique teachers. Credit for these additional workshops is subject to approval by the Director. A minimum of 1200 hours over at least three years shall be completed before consideration for teacher certification. Trainees meeting this standard can apply to Alexander Technique International (ATI) for certification through the Sponsorship process. Faculty members adhere to the Alexander Technique International (ATI) Code of Ethics. ATI maintains a grievance procedure which may be accessed by any student or teacher of the Alexander Technique. Any interpersonal conflict whether covered by the Code of Ethics or not should be addressed as quickly as possible either directly or through a selected mediator if desired. It is the shared responsibility of the faculty and trainees to create and maintain a safe, nurturing environment for learning and self discovery. Join us! Download a CBAS Trainee Application . For further information about the North Carolina Alexander Technique Program, please contact: Robin Gilmore, Director, Chesapeake Bay Alexander Studies 1204 Oak Hill Place, #2C Annapolis, MD 21403 Tel: 410-268-2841 robin@chesapeakealexander.com |
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