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From:  "M.J. Ruhl" <mjruhl@s...>
Date:  Wed Aug 9, 2000  2:31 am
Subject:  Re: [vocalist-temporary] support - too tense


Perhaps some Alexander Technique lessons would serve their singing and
dancing aspirations! My AT teacher helps singers, dancers, and
instrumentalists improve their technique(s)

Mary Jane Ruhl
Alexandria, VA



On Wed, 9 Aug 2000, Jocelyn Gooch wrote:

> Ahoy all "voice technicians" of Vocalist.
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> I recently began teaching two students, young teens, who are incredible
> dancers, both with first place trophies from their last competition. This
> brother and sister have a very hard time letting go of the tension/strength
> they have developed through doing ONE THOUSAND SIT-UPS A DAY! I've tried a
> number of things to help them, but so far, the rippling muscles are winning.
> Their young voices can't survive this. Can anyone shed some light on what I
> might teach them? In order to stay completely steady for turns these
> marvelous dancers also squeeze the daylights out of their ribs. Oy! My soft
> body finds such ease with the breath. I'm lost!
>
> Jocelyn Thulin-Gooch
> Lyric Soprano
> Alameda, California
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