The Balance Arts Center is a school dedicated to teaching the Alexander Technique and focuses on providing better balance, coordination, strength, and breathing. They offer a variety of classes, workshops, and training programs for students to learn and apply the principles of the Alexander Technique to different activities.
The Balance Arts Center is dedicated to teaching awareness in action though the principles and practices of the Alexander Technique. At the Balance Arts Center you can learn the Alexander Technique in a variety of settings and with various applications. We aim to educate students in the fundamental movement patterns that lead to better balance, coordination, strength, and breathing. Students learn how to approach both simple and complex movements by increasing awareness of the inherent poise of the body, letting go of habits that get in the way of easeful movement, and integrating the whole body into activity. With both verbal and gentle hands-on guidance, students learn how to release tension and disadvantageous thought patterns, resulting in an experience of greater freedom and coordination.
Classes at the Balance Arts Center are created through the lens of the Alexander Technique. Students can learn about and study the Alexander Technique in many different forms.
The curriculum has been carefully designed to present the Alexander Technique at the highest standard of practice. When applied to specific activities the principles of the Alexander Technique are integrated into the activity in a clear and understandable manner.
To best understand the principles as they apply specifically to you it is suggested students take a minimum of 10 – 12 private lessons.
The Balance Arts Center offers:
Private Lessons
Group Lessons
Group Classes
On-going Application Classes for specific groups such as singers, dancers, musicians
Workshops
Lectures and Panel Discussions
Conferences
Training Programs
Balance Arts Center
Midtown, Manhattan 151 W 30th St 3rd Fl Btwn 6th & 7th Avenues New York, New York 10001
Reviews of Balance Arts Center
(4.7-star rating across
29 reviews)
Alexander Technique
Anonymous
• March 5, 2025
Alexander Technique
Karine P. • December 9, 2024
Fall Prevention & Recovery
Ilene A. • July 4, 2024
What a great class! Great instructor who taught you balance, posture, sitting/standing techniques as well as fall prevention. Signed up for every week as soon as I left the session.
Fundamentals in Flow, Balance & Stability
Thomas M. • February 13, 2024
Alexander Technique
Murvet G. • February 8, 2024
Fundamentals in Flow, Balance & Stability
Anonymous
• November 7, 2023
Awesome class and I highly recommend it. Ann is a great instructor. I have already signed up for my second class with her. The 90 minutes made a difference for me.
Alexander Technique
Irena G. • December 15, 2022
Alexander Technique
Irena G. • December 15, 2022
Fundamentals in Flow, Balance & Stability
Eulie Aeglie K. • December 13, 2022
Fundamentals in Flow, Balance & Stability
Eulie Aeglie K. • December 6, 2022
Fundamentals in Flow, Balance & Stability
Eulie Aeglie K. • November 30, 2022
I felt my body getting better, kind of lighter. The place is beautiful and peaceful, as well. The instructor was so very kind. Thank you, everyone!
Fundamentals in Flow, Balance & Stability (Online)
Emilia M. • November 15, 2022
The class was good but I think it was my limitations and flexibility, I did not realize it would be the entire time on the mat on the floor.
I cannot lay down that long on the ground, for me it was just too uncomfortable. I thought it was more of some stand up, etc.
Fundamentals in Flow, Balance & Stability
Anonymous
• October 5, 2021
The instructor was good and very attentive.
ATchoirNYC
Anonymous
• December 20, 2019
I wish the class had more singing practice and less preparation. I get it, we need to warm up before singing, But! if you go around one by one, not sure we will be able to accomplish much.
My interest was in singing in groups/choir, and learning the dynamics of highs & lows
Maybe I misunderstood the class.
Balance Arts Fundamentals in Flow
Michael D. • December 13, 2019
Alexander Technique for Actors (Online)
Aida S. • October 9, 2019
It was excellent. I really enjoyed the class. Jules was an excellent teacher.
Floor Class
Janis B. • September 14, 2019
There was a flow to the movements and to the class as a whole.
Floor Class
Anonymous
• July 16, 2019
Floor Class
Anonymous
• January 22, 2019
Gave me useful tips on how to improve my posture and movement.
Students at the Balance Arts Center have generally positive reviews about their classes. One student highly recommends the class and praises the instructor, mentioning that they have already signed up for a second class. They felt a positive difference in their body after taking the 90-minute class. Another student enjoyed the class and found the instructor to be attentive. Many students praised the excellent teaching, flow of movements, and the useful tips on improving posture and movement. Overall, the classes were described as relaxing, invigorating, and conducive to learning in a positive and welcoming atmosphere.
Quotes:
1. "The 90 minutes made a difference for me. I felt my body getting better, kind of lighter."
2. "A wonderful relaxing class with a great teacher. Gave me useful tips on how to improve my posture and movement."
3. "Great, positive, and welcoming atmosphere for learning. It was both relaxing and invigorating, and I definitely plan on attending again!"
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