Faculty

Anne Holmes Waxman

Anne Waxman completed her Alexander Technique certification in 1984, through ACAT (American Center for the Alexander Technique), and has recently completed training in BCST (Biodynamic Cranial Sacral Therapy). Anne’s approach is available to individuals who are interested in recovering from physical injury, wanting to prevent physical injury, and/or interested in exploring the mind/body connection. She has a variety of students including performers, visual artists, educators, and business professionals. She has served on faculty of several teacher training programs and has presented masterclasses, on the Alexander Technique, around the globe, including the United States, Europe, Asia, and Mexico. Anne is currently teaching at the William Esper School of Drama and maintaining a successful private practice in NYC.

Dana Calvy

Dana has been in embodiment, movement, and Alexander Technique work for 16 years, teaching and presenting both nationally and internationally, in varied settings. Her intent is facilitating students' experiences to bravely uncover deeper layers of themselves; unleashing their creativity, and opening into more humanity. Alexander Technique Teaching highlights include currently working in teacher training programs (Minneapolis, Philadelphia, and NYC) masterclasses (Yale School of Sacred Music, NJ Shakespeare, Stony Brook University,) and retreats (Florida, Ohio, and California). In NYC, she's delighted to be teaching at Manhattan School of Music, The Barrow Group, T. Schreiber Studio, The American Academy of Dramatic Arts, as well as her own private practice. She teaches at Interlochen School for the Arts Summer Program in Interlochen, Michigan. Dana is a certified member of both ATI and AmSat.

Joe Krienke

Joe Krienke teaches Alexander Technique and movement for Actors in the University of Minnesota BFA Actor Training program. He has also served on the faculty at The Dell'Arte International School of Physical Theater (1999–2001, 2006–2014), as well as in The University of Missouri, Kansas City's MFA Actor Training Program (2001–2006). In addition, he has taught workshops or been in residence at another two-dozen higher educational institutions nationwide. Joe is the co-founder of Soma Studios based in Minneapolis, MN and is the director of Soma’s Alexander Technique teacher training program.

Workshop Hosts

Nikki Balsamo ([email protected])

Dawn Alderman ([email protected])



Your Information

  • Registration before May 31st

  • Standard Registration Pricing

  • $475 Early Bird with $208 Double Room (Viterbo on campus housing)

  • $475 Early Bird with $335 Single Room (Viterbo on campus housing)

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La Crosse Dance Centre

2716 Commerce Street

La Crosse WI 54603


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