1.- Contents
To explore the underlying principles of body/voice training for actors from the perspective of the body in movement awareness and its perception.
To reactivate the perception as a work tool from the point of view of the conscious control and of the mind/body.
To explore linked physical and voice exercises which allow to express our being, our ideas and emotions, to truthfully communicate from our imagination and creativity.
1.1- Relaxation as the source of energy
- Active relaxation and body readiness for vocal development. To detect ordinary muscular control which interferes with involuntary and natural processes of our breathing.
- Body map awareness.
- Breathing. To free and activate vital breathing. Instinctive connection between breathing and emotions.
1.2.- Anatomy applied to vocal practice
- The musculoskeletal system; support and weight.
- Releasing and relaxation of the thorax.
- The spine and vibration.
- Interaction between the locomotor/pneumatic and vocal body to reach a true communication.
1.3.- Application of the Alexander technique to vocal practice
- Primary control.
- The concept and use of directions. Doing / Non-Doing.
- Body alignment according to its centre and weight.
