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The Alexander Technique and the Performing Arts Conference (ATPA) is recommended to any one who is committed to the advancement of performing arts training and practice.

The ATPA Conference is designed to advance the knowledge, methodology and innovation in the teaching and practice of the Alexander Technique. Its specific aim is to integrate the technique into ongoing training curricula and to support emerging as well as established performers. The conference is open to all members of the Alexander Technique community. It is also open to all Performing Arts teachers and practitioners who have an interest in the Alexander Technique, its possibility, and its integration into performing arts training and artistic practice.  

Master teachers and researchers of the Alexander Technique in the performing arts context who will present at this conference are from NZ, UK, USA and AUS.

Presentations and workshops include:

    ·         Image Rehabilitation for the Electronically Raised Performer
    ·         Chekhov Scene Study
    ·         Dynamic Tools for Audition Techniques
    ·         Collaborative Teaching in the Dance Studio
    ·         The Orchestral Performer
    ·         Challenging Traditional Singing Methods
    ·         Moving Into Imagination

Venue: School of the Performing Arts, Victorian College of the Arts, University of Melbourne

Programme details: Download full programme details here (pdf file, 1MB)

Accommodation: ATPA Conference Accommodation information (pdf file, 42kb)

Registrations: Click here to register online

Online Fee Schedule
Early Bird Fee registrations extended to 31 August
Full: $295
*Full-time Student/Concession: $150
(Concert tickets are included in this fee)

Standard Fee -  11 Aug - 12 Sep (online registrations close)
Full: $350   
*Full-time Student/Concession: $175
(Concert tickets are included in this fee)

Day Passes
Full: $140       
*Full-time Student/Concession: $70
(Concert tickets are not included in this fee)

Day Passes
Full: $170
Onsite Concession: $95

Concert Only - Download the ATPA Concert Programme (pdf file, 1014kb)
Families: $40
Full: $25   
*Student/Concession: $15
(Available to the general public and Day Pass holders)

* Current full-time student and Health Care card holders will be asked to provide proof.

Enquiries: Contact a member of the organising committee below.

ATPA Organising Committee

Tony Smith: Lead Organiser, Presenters and Programme Information
Lecturer, Theatre (Voice), School of Performing Arts 
Victorian College of the Arts
T: +61 3 9035 9243 E: tonys@unimelb.edu.au

Robert Schubert: Performance Evening and Concert
Lecturer, Woodwind (Clarinet)
T: +61 3 9035 9421 E: reschu@unimelb.com.au

 
Rinske Ginsberg: Web Publication
Lecturer, Theatre (Physical Performance)
T:+ 61 3 9035 9273 E: rinskeg@unimelb.edu.au

 
Fiona Bryant: Web Publication, Conference Recording
Dancer, Choreographer, Theatre Maker
T: +61 413 064 313 E: fionarachelbryant@gmail.com w: http://fionabryant.com.au/

 
Carina Thomas: Sponsors, Exhibitors and Logistics
Director Pathways to Performance
T: +61 408 204 250 E: carina@pathwaystoperformance.com.au