Lessons and Workshops, Jana Tift, Alexander Technique

Investing in Alexander Technique is an investment in your health.

Jana is teaching online lessons, as well as in-person lessons. Also available for in-person and online workshops and group lessons.

Please use the contact page https://movewelllivewell.abmp.com/contact-information to set up a lesson or join the mailing list

Now teaching in Port Angeles, WA. Online lessons continue!!

Private Lessons

50 minute lesson (in person): $80

Online: $70

(student discount available)

Group Lessons

$35.00/person

(min. 3 people)

90-min. session

Gift certificates available

Workshops

Can be arranged for: businesses, musicians, actors, dancers, singers, athletes, body workers, seniors, and anyone who wants to improve comfort in their work and daily life

Classes – 3 - 6 students Basics of the Alexander Technique. This class includes general instruction as well as hands-on guidance.

Master classes: A general introduction to the Alexander Technique. Can be split between group movement work and hands-on demonstration with selected students, while the group observes

Faculty Q & A – questions and practical solutions (This can be a session for faculty to get practical solutions to specific issues they encounter with their students and/or simply get a little Alexander “nurture” for themselves or both)

Workshops: 7+ students - Topic addressed to the needs of the students. In a school or university setting - topic chosen in consultation with faculty - and, if possible, students.

Jana has taught workshops and groups at colleges, universities and professional performance organizations throughout the U.S., including Vanderbilt University, Florida Atlantic University, Arizona State University, Dreyfoos School of the Arts, the BoarsHead Theatre, Actor's Rep, Lawrence University, New World School of the Arts, Lovewell Institute, Florida Professional Theatres Association, Theatre League of South Florida, and Young Arts.

UPCOMING WORKSHOPS

"AT Ease: Discovering Balance and Ease Through the Alexander Technique" Bill Evans Somatic Dance Conference, Port Townsend, WA, July 20 - 23

Recent Workshops:

"At Ease: Grounded, Centered, Wholly Connected Body and Mind," Actor's Rep, West Palm Beach, February 20, 2023

"Standing in the Light:Honest, Authentic Movement and a Dynamic Onstage Presence" Actor's Rep, West Palm Beach February 18, 2023

"Alexander Technique and Performance for Singers and Actors" - Arizona State University, January 16 - 19, 2023

"Freedom to Move: 3-D Body/3-D Space" Oakwood School, Los Angeles, January 10, 2023

"At Ease: Onstage, On Camera, On Mike" Crash Acting Studios, Los Angeles, January 8, 2023

Vanderbilt University, acting classes, "Embrace the Space: Your 3-D Body in the 3-D Space," October, 2022

Alexander Technique International Congress, Berlin, August 2022, "Standing in the Light: Teaching Presence to Speakers and Performers."