Arts and Performance

Feldenkrais can help actors, dancers, musicians and singers to refine skill in all aspects of performance, and to look after their bodies more effectively while working.

Performing artists regularly experience strain and fatigue caused both by poor body use, and the specific demands of performing over extended periods of time.

Feldenkrais works directly with the underlying habitual patterns of muscular activity that often lead to over-use injuries. Learning to develop more varied and adaptable use of the whole body helps to reduce and prevent repeated strain in any one area, and also helps the performer to expand range and quality of expression. As excessive effort is eliminated, more physical and mental capacity is freed up for fuller engagement and presence in performance.

Feldenkrais also offers a specific benefit for performers with its focus on refining sensitivity and attention. This aspect of learning enhances the performer's ability to listen and respond more effectively - both to their own internal feedback, and in the quality of interaction with other performers or with an instrument.