Introduction To The Alexander Technique - Jean-Louis Rodrigue

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In this Film Courage video interview, Acting Coach and Specialist in the application of the Alexander Technique Jean-Louis Rodrigue shares how he was introduced to the Alexander Technique by his teacher Sonia Moore in 1969, who invited an Alexander Technique teacher to their class. Initially expecting something related to Alexander the Great, Jean-Louis was surprised when a small woman began teaching them to move and be aware of their bodies. When she placed her hands on his neck, he experienced a profound unlocking of breath, which had a significant impact on his life. The Alexander Technique, a form of psychophysical re-education, focuses on improving self-awareness and using oneself more effectively.

Jean-Louis Rodrigue is an internationally recognized acting coach, movement director, and specialist in the application of the Alexander Technique to film, theater and television. In film, he coached actors and collaborated with directors in Passion Fish, Vice, J. Edgar, Life of Pi, W., I, Tonya, and many more. In theater, he collaborated with director Larry Moss and former NFL player Bo Eason in his play Runt of the Litter and playwright Pamela Gien in her Obie– and Drama Desk– award-winning one-person play, The Syringa Tree, both in New York and internationally. Jean-Louis has worked on- and off-Broadway and at major performing arts institutions such as Berlin International Film Festival, Cirque du Soleil, Los Angeles Philharmonic Institute, Getty Villa, Geffen Playhouse, Royal National Theatre, Piccolo Teatro di Milano, Verbier Festival, Royal Shakespeare Company. For the past 34 years, Jean-Louis has taught at the UCLA School of Theater, Film, and Television and the UCLA Herb Alpert School of Music. Jean-Louis lives in Los Angeles with his husband, Kristof Konrad.

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[filmcourage]

Have you tried The Alexander Technique? Has it helped you as a performer (actor, musician, dancer, etc.)?

[harmonicmotionthealexander]

I love Jean-Louis' book, Back to the Body. It is the best book on the Alexander Technique, especially for actors. What a great interview.

[bobwolf]

Yes! And my teacher i just found out studied under your guest! It helped me as a dancer to learn how to move with less tension and pain. And how to observe my habits and unwind them to allow me to move freely. Amazing stuff.

[jbchannel]

Great interview. Any chance of a Howard Fine interview sometime? I think he's brilliant.

[Thenoobestgirl]

I have scoliosis. I really need to deep dive into this subject.

[toddkonrad]

Even though she herself unfortunately past away recently, you might want to look into instructors of Kristin Linklater’s Voice training techniques. Highly regarded work and given flowers by Brian Cox in his autobiography as being transformative to his overall technique.

[wexwuthor]

I'd like to see an interview with some who hits the mark and says the line as a contrast to the more elaborate techniques.

[velvetbees]

Perhaps this advice is good for writing action. "He walked to the table" is boring. "He stepped quietly to the table" is better. Give your character some grace, or boldness, or mystery.

[florianmarchi]

Hello, I really like your youtube channel, I am French and I can no longer translate subtitles with youtube in French, does it come from you or youtube?