About Suzanne's Alexander Technique Teaching
In-person lessons - additional COVID-19 safety protocols.
COVID-19 Safety Expectations in Studio
Self-screening:
Please do not come to the studio if you are experiencing any of the following symptoms: Fever, shortness of breath, cough that’s new or worsening, sore throat, runny or congested nose, lost sense of taste or smell, pink eye, headache that’s unusual or long lasting, digestive issues including nausea/vomiting, diarrhea, stomach pain, muscle aches that are unusual or long lasting, extreme tiredness that is unusual, and/or falling down often.
Ventilation System in IGAC Studio
IGAC in "Artscape YoungPlace's HVAC system has two Make-up Air units in the basement that provide fresh air to the building. They take air from outside and circulate it throughout the building. (The intake vents for the make-up air units are on either side of the main entrances on Shaw St. and will be kept clear of any line-ups/groups of people.) This fresh air is circulated to the individual fan units which then cool or heat it as needed, as well as circulating air from the suite within the space. No air from the individual suites is being recirculated to any other space in the building, the only air that is brought into the suites is the fresh air from the Make-up air units in the basement. This means that if an occupant leaves the HVAC fan on and opens a window they will be producing a steady flow of fresh air from the Make-up air units out the window" (Artscape Youngplace Building Operator, posted July 2020).
Suzanne's Teaching Credentials overview: I am a Certified Alexander Technique Teacher through Susan Sinclair's program, certified teaching member with Alexander Technique International (ATI). I have an MFA in Dance Choreography and Bachelor Degrees in Arts and in Education.
I have been a teacher since 2001 and teach professional dancers, actors, high school and elementary school students, and community dancers. I am contract faculty in the Dance department at York University.
The Alexander Technique classes/workshops range from one hour introductory classes for individuals to full-year courses for large groups.
COVID-19 Safety Expectations in Studio
- Masks must be worn by the teacher and student upon entry to the Artscape building and in the IGAC studio.
- Students will meet at the main entrance at their scheduled lesson time.
- Hands must be sanitized at the front entrance. The teacher and student will need to review and sign the COVID-19 safety check at the front desk before entering the studio. You can also fill out the form online on the day of your lesson at https://www.artscape.ca/c19/
- Shoes need to be removed in the studio. Clean socks are to be worn upon entrance to the studio.
- In the semi-private lessons, chairs for seated work are spaced 2 meters apart. You can place your personal belongings (coats, bags, etc.) on/next to a chair. We will not be moving through the space or switching chairs.
- All high-touch surfaces will be disinfected between lessons.
- Lessons are spaced with 15 minutes between each.
- Please contact me directly if you want further information on the COVID-19 safety protocols.
Self-screening:
Please do not come to the studio if you are experiencing any of the following symptoms: Fever, shortness of breath, cough that’s new or worsening, sore throat, runny or congested nose, lost sense of taste or smell, pink eye, headache that’s unusual or long lasting, digestive issues including nausea/vomiting, diarrhea, stomach pain, muscle aches that are unusual or long lasting, extreme tiredness that is unusual, and/or falling down often.
Ventilation System in IGAC Studio
IGAC in "Artscape YoungPlace's HVAC system has two Make-up Air units in the basement that provide fresh air to the building. They take air from outside and circulate it throughout the building. (The intake vents for the make-up air units are on either side of the main entrances on Shaw St. and will be kept clear of any line-ups/groups of people.) This fresh air is circulated to the individual fan units which then cool or heat it as needed, as well as circulating air from the suite within the space. No air from the individual suites is being recirculated to any other space in the building, the only air that is brought into the suites is the fresh air from the Make-up air units in the basement. This means that if an occupant leaves the HVAC fan on and opens a window they will be producing a steady flow of fresh air from the Make-up air units out the window" (Artscape Youngplace Building Operator, posted July 2020).
Suzanne's Teaching Credentials overview: I am a Certified Alexander Technique Teacher through Susan Sinclair's program, certified teaching member with Alexander Technique International (ATI). I have an MFA in Dance Choreography and Bachelor Degrees in Arts and in Education.
I have been a teacher since 2001 and teach professional dancers, actors, high school and elementary school students, and community dancers. I am contract faculty in the Dance department at York University.
The Alexander Technique classes/workshops range from one hour introductory classes for individuals to full-year courses for large groups.
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Private Lessons
AT creates new pathways for expanding our way of seeing, thinking, and hearing. As an AT teacher, I work with students to provide a more accurate sensory awareness of how your body moves efficiently. Working with the AT principles helps to recover a whole body response to an activity and in doing so, improve your overall use while engaging in an activity. I am available to teach private, semi-private lessons and/or small group classes in Toronto. Please contact me directly to book a session. Cost: $85 / 60 min. lesson $70 / 45 min. lesson $55 / 30 min. lesson Some sliding scale slots are available. Fees are tax deductible for performing artists as “Professional Development”. Location: IGAC Studio 103, Artscape Youngplace 180 Shaw Street, Toronto, ON, M6J-2W5 * You can cancel or reschedule your lesson with 24 hours or more advance notice. If cancellation of your appointment becomes necessary due to sickness, the usual 24 hour cancellation fee will not apply and the student may reschedule when well. |
About Suzanne's Choreography/Performance
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My practices - physically dynamic partnering, dance improvisation, Laban, Alexander Technique, Taiko, and Butoh - are linked together through physical, collective, and cultural/social embodiment. I create using emotion-based imagery, the spectrum spanning tension and release, and character development through sensory impulses. My work specializes in improvisation-based choreography that inspires emotion, provokes thought, and expands the boundaries of momentum and physical partnering. I draw on somatic practices, contemporary dance/theatre and Japanese art forms to contextualize my choreography.
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