Alexander Technique for acting

The Alexander Technique is a well known method which challenges habitual habits and enables free movement in the mind and body. It has long been recognised as a crucial method of learning for actors. It helps with posture, movement, voice control, breathing and anxiety.

For further information on the technique click here.

The course will be run by Dewi Matthews, an eminent practitioner of long standing who teaches at the drama school RADA. It is aimed at anyone: who is considering seeking a career as a professional actor, auditioning for drama school or already working as a professional actor.

Dates: the next available course begins in May 2012.
Starting on Saturday 28th April (and every Saturday until 19th May)
3.00 pm - 6.00 pm (4 weeks)

28th April

5th May

12th May

19th May

If you are unable to make these dates, keep an eye on this page or send us an email (info@act-up.co.uk) and we can add your email address to the act for foundation course mailing list.

Total Cost: £150
£120 (concessionary rate)

£60 (deposit)

To be eligible for the concessionary rate you must be a full time student or in receipt of benefits. Please either send us a photocopy of proof or email us a scan.

The Royal Academy of Dance
36 Battersea Square
London
SW11 3RA
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Getting to the Academy

I received an email from Gemma about a new Alexander Technique course run by act up. I had a strong gut feeling that I should sign up and so did. I absolutely loved it. Dewi Matthews is amazingly experienced and wise; a wonderful man. Being back in the familiar and beautiful surroundings of the R.A.D made a real impression on me. The course was liberating, powerful and energising. As I was throwing myself into the various exercises and practises I heard an inner voice calling me: "It’s not too late. You have to go to Drama school."

Danielle Lautier

As for Saturday...I thought it was such a cool class. Admittedly, I didn't 'get it' until the last hour but when I finally understood, it was really good. It's quite funny actually because at first I thought it was all a bit weird, but i'm so glad I took the course now. These past few days I've been using what I've learnt and I think it could be really beneficial. It's exactly what I need in order to (hopefully) eliminate my tension and awkwardness."

Kim Myers

We accept payment either:

1. By online payment - credit/debit card or Paypal (then fill in the online application form)

2. By telephone (pay by card over the telephone then fill in the online application form)

3. By bank transfer (call or email act up for bank details then fill in the online application form), or

4. By cheque or credit/debit card (send in your cheque or card details by post, together with a printout of the application form below. Cheques should be made payable to act up).

If you are paying online, or by telephone or bank transfer, please fill in our online application form, indicating on it which payment method you are choosing.

Click here to fill in the online application form (having read the terms and conditions below).

If you are sending in payment by post, please download the pdf application form by clicking on the link below, save it to your computer, print it out, fill it in and send it back to us with your cheque or credit/debit card details.

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If you have any problems please contact Gemma Lloyd.

A deposit of £60.00 must be paid to secure a place on the course of your choice. We have a limited number of places on each course, so to avoid disappointment it is advisable to pay your deposit as soon as you can.

The outstanding balance must be paid in full one week before the course begins. If you enrol in the week before the first class, it’s fine to join but full payment must be made before the day of the class.

If your employer is paying and you would prefer to be invoiced, please notify Gemma Lloyd at act up. In the event of cancellation by you after paying in full, a refund of the balance will be made provided that notice of 7 days is given before the course begins.

No refund will be made if for whatever reason you cancel after the course has begun.

The deposit is in all cases non-refundable.

In the unlikely event that act up has to cancel your course, a full refund will be made.