Tag Archives: Movement coaching

CVs are not linear

I made a venn diagram that better reflects my work and commitments: Like many people who ‘come from dance’, there are many interconnected, overlapping jobs. Sure, it’s normal and expected to edit a CV to tell a particular story. But to claim working life in dance (broadly conceived) looks different to a venn diagram ofContinue reading “CVs are not linear”

What is dramaturgy?

Befriending the artistic work The artist makes the work; the dramaturg support the process. Less movement intervention and more conversation partner and offering second set of eyes/perceptual systems: dramaturgy is a bit like being a midwife of the artwork in its development. Dramaturgs ask a lot of questions. If we are working on the developmentContinue reading “What is dramaturgy?”

What is movement coaching?

I help you identify, understand and re-pattern movement habits that are no longer serving you. What ever your goals are, together we develop more movement choice, functionality and expression. Check out these questions about working 1 to 1 with me and experiencing movement coaching. How is movement coaching faciliated? I verbally facilitate and guide youContinue reading “What is movement coaching?”

What is Somatic Movement Education?

Sounds good? How do you want to feel? Click a topic for each class series to explore at your own pace. Want something more bespoke to your movement needs and interests? Alexandra works with clients 1 to 1 or with small groups, online and from South East London.

Exertion-recuperation, or How I think about endurance

Squirrel The squirrel pushes its lower legs into the ground, and extending its front legs out, springs in curved pathways across the ground to the tree. I – anthropomorphic – find it cartoon-like and funny. The squirrel could be stressed, though. This bounce could be for joy; it could be for efficiency. It could beContinue reading “Exertion-recuperation, or How I think about endurance”