Presence & Poise

12/08/2022

Our upcoming class for performers at Howard Fine Acting Studio!

In-person Alexander Technique for Actors begins in February! Learn to heighten presence, gain freedom, and release unwanted habits in your work with this course taught by our AmSAT certified Alexander Technique teachers, Jennifer Schulz & Nick George.

This eight-week course is designed specifically for the actor and offers the foundational tools of The Alexander Technique with a focus on the unique challenges that performers face. 🎭 A practical approach to alleviate performance related stress, experience more authenticity, and enjoy more ease and comfort in your body, this class offers highly personalized attention and individual hands-on work with both and in a live, small group setting. ✨

DATES: Thursdays, February 9th, 16th, 23rd, March 2nd, 9th, 16th, 23rd, and 30th from 8pm to 10pm at our Los Angeles studio.

01/03/2020

Join us for a FREE class in Santa Monica! The New Year is the perfect time to reconnect to the most balanced, present, and centered version of yourself. RSVP with us for either Wednesday, January 15th or January 22nd, 7:30-9:30pm. - https://mailchi.mp/5da192e65935/free-alexander-technique-class-3028901

09/26/2019

(Sound up bloopers reel!)
These two LA Alexander Technique master-dweebs, Just finished two completely full intro workshops this week and We have a few spaces left in our 7-week Alexander Technique foundations class starting next Wednesday night in Santa Monica! Come and join us this fall to unwind, learn and recalibrate. Gain some tools to infuse some poise, ease and joy back into whatever is challenging you as an artist or everyday human.
The class runs from 8-10pm WEDNESDAY October 2nd-November 13th the tuition is $335 . It's a great price and you getting get lots of hands on learning from two teachers….We all learn and Laugh alot.
If you’d like to enroll comment here or direct message us so we can connect with you or if you have any questions about the class.
We just felt like sharing these silly outtakes from our best attempts at doing business in the digital age. :-)
Cheers!

01/08/2019

Yay! It's that time of year again. FREE Alexander Technique classes with me and the fabulous Nick George! If you are a performer I promise you will LOVE this stuff. If you aren't - come see how to shed a little stress and be more comfortable in your body. If you've never checked out this work there is no time like the present. Its 2019! - tune back into the best version of yourself.

The Alexander Technique runs seamlessly under every acting technique and style. No matter where you train, this work will help you achieve your most authentic and dynamic performance. In this free introductory class, get a taste of what The Alexander Technique is and see how it can help you as a per...

09/17/2018

We're back for the fall! Two absolutely FREE Alexander Technique classes in Santa Monica. Stop by on either Sunday, September 30th at 5:30pm or Wednesday October 3rd at 7:30pm for a little introduction and some individual "hands-on" work and some tools you can use in your next audition. And bring a friend!

RSVP and more details here:

The Alexander Technique runs seamlessly under every acting technique and style. No matter where you train, this work will help you achieve your most authentic and dynamic performance. In this free introductory class, get a taste of what The Alexander Technique is and see how it can help you as a per...

07/01/2018

A fabulous acting teacher (and friend) Loren Chadima, is hosting some free classes in North Hollywood. All our Los Angeles acting friends - check 'em out!

04/24/2018

A neurologist discussing the benefits of the Alexander Technique.

Dr. Griesemer taped this video as part of a presentation at the 4th Annual Carolinas Integrative Health Summit, October 4, 2017, given by Monika Gross, Executive…

03/27/2018

It's on! Next week, April 3rd and 4th we have FREE introductory classes. Come in and see what all the fuss is about.

The Alexander Technique runs seamlessly under every acting technique and style. No matter where you train, this work will help you achieve your most authentic and dynamic performance. In this free introductory class, get a taste of what The Alexander Technique is and see how it can help you as a per...

01/17/2018

More FREE Alexander Technique for Performers classes are next week! Unwind and get reconnected to a more balanced version of yourself in the new year. Join Nick George and I in Santa Monica on either January 23rd or 24th for an intro and some individual hands-on work. Info and how to RSVP below:

The Alexander Technique runs seamlessly under every acting technique and style. No matter where you train, this work will help you achieve your most authentic and dynamic performance. In this free introductory class, get a taste of what The Alexander Technique is and see how it can help you as a per...

01/11/2017

Our friend Sarah Siadat founder of Mentoring For Actors is offering an excited opportunity in Los Angeles to take your acting career to the next level.

Starting January 24th join Sarah’s Mentoring For Actors Mastermind Group a unique hands on experience to get personalized coaching from an industry expert. Become a member of an inspiring community of savvy, like minded actors and make 2017 your most exciting acting career yet.

The group will meet twice monthly over the next 6 months with meetings in person in Hollywood. This is a rare opportunity to work in person with Sarah and space is extremely limited so apply here to be considered for the group.

Group members will also gain exclusive insight from 3 bonus guest experts Wendy Braun, Tammy Lynn and Ajarae Coleman. This group will be value packed and sure to kickstart and maintain momentum in your acting career.

If you have any questions email Info@mentoringforactors.com

01/06/2017

Great article on the dangers of "Text Neck". "Can’t grasp the significance of 60 pounds? Imagine carrying an 8-year-old around your neck several hours per day."

The Alexander Technique can help.

https://www.washingtonpost.com/news/morning-mix/wp/2014/11/20/text-neck-is-becoming-an-epidemic-and-could-wreck-your-spine/?utm_term=.a178ac9e8c4e

Thanks to the earth's gravitational pull, the average adult can put up to 60 pounds of pressure on the cervical spine when bent at a 60-degree angle.

12/31/2016

: What are you working on next? In addition, if people want to find out more about you, where can they find you on social media? I have a website - presenceandpoise.com, where you can learn all about Alexander Technique and get a sense of me as a teacher as well as find out about classes and free events I host. I’m on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/Presence.Poise/?fref=ts, and twitter . What’s next? I’m pretty happy with how things are going! I’ve been doing a lot of introductory classes and masterclasses at acting studios around town. I work at Lesly Kahn & Co. on a regular basis. I co-teach a seven-week Alexander Technique class for performers of all types in Santa Monica. This year I started up an ongoing class with a Voice and Speech teacher we call Muscularity - it focuses on embodying language and shedding vocal and physical acting habits. However, a major goal for me is to find adjunct work at a university here in LA as an Alexander Technique teacher or Movement teacher in a Theatre Department.