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YoungArts New York
YoungArts Regional Laboratory New York provides resources and enrichment for talented high school students in diverse communities who aspire to a career of excellence in the arts. Check back for upcoming events and activities in the New York City area for visual, literary and performing artists.
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Upcoming Events
Alexander Technique Workshop
Known for its unique approach to releasing excess tension in the body, the Alexander Technique is studied and used in training and performance by visual, performing and literary artists throughout the world. Through movement explorations designed to access the mind/body connection, participants will begin the process of developing an inner awareness in relationship to their bodies that facilitates improved breathing, sound production, movement, and emotional availability for expression. Undoing restrictive movement and thought patterns opens an opportunity to access something new and promotes the creative process. As time permits, individuals will get practical analysis in relations to their specific art form: bring visual art materials, choreography, songs, poems/writings, monologues, musical instruments, or any other artistic media you wish to explore.
Dr. Meade Andrews, an internationally recognized master teacher of the Alexander Technique, will teach this workshop. Dr. Andrews also works as an actor, director, choreographer, and movement coach, and teacher in the graduate acting program at Florida Atlantic University.
Please join us at Pearl Studios located at 500 Eight Avenue, between 35th and 36th Streets, on Saturday, October 2, for Dr. Meade Andrews' Introductory Class to the Alexander Technique. There are two class times to choose from: Class A from 10:00am – 1:00pm and Class B from 2:30pm – 5:30pm.
YoungArts NYC activities are open to high school students that live and attend school in the 5 boroughs of New York City. To register email NYC@youngarts.org or call 800.970.ARTS (2787), extension 1703.
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Past Events
On April 17, 2010, YoungArts hosted a YoungArts New York Regional Workshop Day. During the day, workshops for each of the nine disciplines were held at locations around New York City including the Baryshnikov Arts Center, Affirmation Arts, Ripley Grier Studios, and DANY Studios with Master Teachers including Jennifer Armas, Joan Lader, and Nestor Torres, among others. The day concluded with an Awards Ceremony where the regional winners received recognition. The Master of Ceremonies was YoungArts alumna and Board Member Stephanie Waters, with Board Members and documentary filmmaking team Kirk Simon and Karen Goodman as the Keynote Speakers.
See Photo Albums: "In The Studio 2009" / "In The Studio 2010 Part I"
"In The Studio Part II" / "YoungArts New York Regional Workshop and Awards Ceremony"
