SUMMER 2008

PAMELA BLANC is the recipient of the American Society for the Alexander Technique’s (AmSAT) Certificate of Merit Award. This award for outstanding commitment to the Alexander Technique and for service to the AmSAT organization was presented to Pamela on June 8th at the Annual Conference held this year in the charming seaside town of Bristol, Rhode Island.

CONTINUING EDUCATION – Pamela invested in her own on going continuing education prior to the AmSAT Conference by spending three mornings at the Alexander Technique School New England (ATSNE) in Amherst, Massachusetts to observe Director, Missy Vineyard Ehrgood, conduct her Alexander Technique teacher training school and three afternoons receiving work from Ms. Ehrgood both privately and in a small group with other Senior AmSAT teachers.

For more insight into Ms. Ehrgood’s work her recently published book is well worth reading. How you STAND, How you MOVE, How you Live, LEARNING THE ALEXANDER TECHNIQUE TO EXPLORE YOUR MIND-BODY CONNECTION AND ACHIEVE SELF-MASTERY by Missy Vineyard. Available at Amazon.com and many of your local bookstores.

OPERA WORKS - JUNE 2-14 and JUNE 22-JULY 27 – Pamela Blanc is teaching her ninth year on the Faculty of Opera Works. This nationally acclaimed program begins a culture of life-long learning that will benefit singers for the rest of their careers. For more information go to www.operaworks.com.

SOUTH BAY CHILDREN’S CHOIR will be traveling to New York City JUNE 26 to perform Mass of the Children by John Rutter at Carnegie Hall with John Rutter conducting. An exciting event for all involved. Diane Simons is the Director of the South Bay Children’s Choir and Pamela Blanc is the on staff Alexander Technique Teacher.

8th INTERNATIONAL CONGRESS of the F.M.ALEXANDER TECHNIQUE – AUGUST 10-16 in LUGANO, SWITZERLAND. Pamela Blanc will be presenting a workshop “Bringing Semi Supine to Life!” exploring the role Directions play in coordination in whatever special movement we make. The International Congress takes place every four years and is an opportunity for the international community of Alexander Technique Teachers to meet to exchange ideas and work together.