Alexander Technique
Short Courses – 8 Week
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Overview
This 8-week course is designed to introduce participants to the theory and practice of the Alexander Technique.
The Alexander Technique is a method of self-development which teaches you skills that will help you rediscover your natural ease and freedom of movement; often leading to significant improvements in health, general well-being, functioning and performance.
During this 8-week course you will engage in a fun, practical and effective way of learning the Alexander Technique; participants will engage in group activities and discussions as well as individual lessons with the teacher, Sue Barclay.
People of all ages from different walks of life can benefit from learning the simple principles of Alexander’s work, finding many diverse ways of integrating this practical knowledge into their everyday lives and specialist activities.
Some of the benefits people experience from learning the Alexander Technique:
- increased freedom and ease of movement
- improvement in general health, well-being, performance and functioning
- relief from stiffness, pain and excess tension
- improved co-ordination and balance
- help with rehabilitation after injury, illness or operations
- better awareness of how you use yourself in your activities
- finding more ease at work
- discovering more confidence
Credit Rated Pathway
We are offering a credit-rated option for this class, giving students the opportunity to gain SCQF credits upon submission. This will not be mandatory, however students can register for the credit-rated option by completing the booking link on the Credit-Rated tab below.
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The important details
Age:
16+
Cost:
£185
Date:
3 February - 24 March 2025
Time:
Mondays, 6:30pm - 8:30pm
Venue:
Royal Conservatoire of Scotland, 100 Renfrew Street, Glasgow, G2 3DB
Course Information
This course is open access and aimed at students aged 16+ who want to explore how to utilise Alexander Technique to promote a natural ease of movement in all aspects of life.
We ask that students dress in lose, comfortable clothing suitable for movement. Please note, you may also be required to bring a yoga mat along for a class.
- Plan and prepare to attend all classes
- Dress comfortably in clothes which are suitable for the activity you are taking part in.
- Bring a notepad and pen/pencil in case you wish to make notes.
- Please bring a bottle of water to stay hydrated during your class.
This course has the option of a Credit-Rated bolt on please see the details below on how to sign up.
Credit-rated short courses are designed in accordance with the Scottish Credit and Qualifications Framework (SCQF).
By studying a credit-rated short course, students can benchmark their learning against national standards, and credits may be used towards further education programmes at many institutions throughout the world.
The course consists of 16 contact hours as well as additional independent study.
It is worth 10 SCQF credits and 5 ECTS credits. This course is set at SCQF level 7.
By studying a credit-rated short course, students can benchmark their learning against national standards, and credits may be used towards further education programmes at many institutions throughout the world.
There is an additional fee of £100 to take part in the credit-rated portion of the course. Please ensure you have already signed up to the course via the Book Now button on the webpage. Once you have completed that, please sign up for the credit-rated option, by completing this booking form:
By studying a credit-rated course, you will need to be matriculated to RCS*, we require some additional information from credit-rated students for this reason. Please read through the section below thoroughly before you submit. If you have any questions about what is required, please email credit-rated@rcs.ac.uk and we can help you.
* Please note although Credit-Rated Short Courses students require matriculation to get their accreditation, you will not be a full time matriculated student of RCS. Credit-Rated Short Courses do not qualify for student visas due to the short term nature of the course. You will also not qualify for a student email address or student card.
Please read the following eligible evidence dependant on your nationality and immigration status:
Scottish/Welsh/English/Northern Irish (Please provide 1 of the following)
– Passport
– UK Driving Licence
– Other Photo ID
Irish (Please provide all of the following)
– Passport
Europeans with Settled or Pre-Settled Status (Please provide all of the following)
– Passport
– Online Immigration Status (via Sharecode)
Europeans (post-Brexit) (Please provide all of the following)
– Passport
– Proof of Entry to the UK
– Online Immigration Status (via Sharecode)
Non-Europeans who can use the e-gates (Nationals of the USA, Canada, Australia, New Zealand, South Korea, Singapore and Japan) (Please provide all of the following)
– Passport
– Proof of Entry to the UK
– Vignette
– Biometric Residence Permit (BRP)
Online Credit Rated courses:
– if studying an online credit-rated course from your own country (outside of UK) you are only required to submit your passport.
– if studying an online credit-rated course within the UK, but do not hold a UK passport, please follow the guidance from above.
The Credit Rated or Admissions team may require further information or proof from individuals, and may be in contact with you to provide further evidence.
Providing a ShareCode
If you are providing a ShareCode as part of your evidence please visit https://www.gov.uk/view-prove-immigration-status and follow the instructions to access your code, and provide it in the Experience section of the Booking Form.
Sue Barclay
Sue trained as an Alexander Technique teacher from 2012 – 2016 with Don Weed, founder of the Interactive Training Method Association. Since qualifying Sue has taught people of all ages from many different walks of life. She believes that the Alexander Technique is a practical skill that can help bring about constructive changes in those who choose to learn it and apply it in their lives.
This course will run in person on Monday evenings for 8-weeks from 3 February – 24 March 2025, 6:30pm – 8:30pm.
The course fee is £185 which is the equivalent to £23.13 per session, and can be paid in full or in instalments before the course end date
Further Information
We want to ensure as many children, young people and adult learners as possible can access the performing and production arts education that is offered through Short Courses at RCS. Financial support options available for Short Courses include:
Agnes Allan Bursary
Agnes Allan was a teacher, passionate about inclusion, and this bursary scheme exists to offer support to students to participate in the performing or production arts.
The Agnes Allan Bursary provides some support to students who may require financial assistance to take part in a short course in dance, drama, music, production or screen.
Anyone who wishes to take part in our Short Courses and faces a financial barrier can apply for bursary support to help meet the cost of tuition fees.
James McAvoy Drama Scholarships
BAFTA-winning and Golden Globe nominated actor James McAvoy is committed to nurturing the creative potential of young Scots who experience barriers to access and participate in drama at RCS Short Courses.
James is a graduate of the BA Acting programme at RCS and Patron of the Junior Conservatoire of Drama. The Glasgow-born actor has funded the new James McAvoy Drama Scholarships to enable young people to experience the world-class drama training at RCS as he did.
The scholarship aims to support applicants who would otherwise find meeting the cost of tuition fees at RCS a barrier to accessing pre-Higher Education drama training at the Royal Conservatoire.
You can find more information about these funds on our Financial Support page.
We run various promotional offers for our Short Courses and Summer Schools. You can view our current offers on our Promotional Offers page.
You should contact us at shortcourses@rcs.ac.uk to request your discount code before booking a course.
Please note, only one promotional offer can be applied per course and should be used at the time of booking as we are unable to apply a discounts retrospectively.
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