The Balance Arts Center sponsors International Students for professional study in the Alexander Technique.
This school is authorized under Federal law to enroll nonimmigrant alien students. M-1 Student Visa Applications are available below for our Alexander Technique Teacher Training Program.
Teacher Training M-1 Visa Application Process - Rolling Admissions
Submit an application form using the button below.
Supplemental application requirements:
2 letters of recommendation
Resume
Interview with Ann Rodiger, Founder & Director of BAC
Upon receiving your application we will contact you to schedule an interview.
If it's not possible to have an in person interview, you can either schedule an online interview or send a video submission talking about the Alexander Technique and why you want to participate in our visa program.
Applications are accepted on a rolling basis. Students are encouraged to begin their training in September or January.
Direct any questions you have to info@balanceartscenter.com.
Performing Arts Alexander Technique Certificate - 300 hours
The 300 hour Performing Arts Alexander Technique Certificate program is designed to be completed on a 3 month visitor visa. To inquire about this program, please email info@balanceartscenter.com.
Alexander Technique Teacher Training Program - 1600 hours
The BAC Teacher Training Program offers the highest standard of training in the Alexander Technique. This immersive course allows students to deeply integrate and refine the practices and principles of AT into their own use. Students studying at this level experience deep personal change and growth while being immersed in a supportive group learning environment. By integrating the work into their own lives, students then learn how to communicate and teach this process to others from their own experience. The Teacher Training Program is a 1600 hour training to be completed over a 3-5 year period, certified by the American Society of the Alexander Technique.
Curriculum
The Balance Arts Teacher Training Course is designed to teach the principles of the Alexander Technique theoretically and practically. Students who complete the teacher training course will be proficient in hands-on work, have strong pedagogical skills, and a good understanding of the theory and history of the technique. The course structure includes group classes, private lessons, supervised teaching, observational outings and readings.
International Students have a modified academic calendar.
Areas of Focus Include:
Trainee’s own use
Hands-on work
Movement observation and analysis
Survey and discussion of Alexander’s writings and literature related to Alexander Technique
Teaching and learning theory
Communication skills
Basic anatomy and kinesiology
Developmental movement
Sensory awareness
Vocal production
Presentation skills
Applications to daily life
Application to student’s area of interest or vocation
Additionally, the knowledge of the Alexander Technique is applied to activities such as dance technique and training, general performance awareness, writing/typing, walking/running, office work, public speaking, playing of musical instruments, fitness activities and daily tasks.
Training Course Faculty
The BAC Visa Training Programs are directed and taught by Ann Rodiger and assisted by BAC Faculty.
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