Podcasts Alexandra has appeared on
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Somatic Primer Podcast
Alexandra joins The Somatic Primer Podcast to discuss the intersection of Somatics with Theater and Dance. As a Director/Choreographer for Theater, a Laban/Bartenieff expert, and an INtimcay Director, Alexandra has unique insight on the meaning of the human body in communication with others.
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The Nourished Nervous System Podcast
In this insightful episode of 'The Nourished Nervous System', Alexandra Beller takes us on a fascinating journey from her career as a professional dancer with the Bill T. Jones/Arnie Zane Dance Company to her pivotal work in somatics and movement analysis. Alexandra delves into the transformative power of Laban Movement Analysis and Bartenieff Fundamentals, shedding light on how understanding and observing human movement can lead to profound healing and self-awareness. She also touches on the importance of creating brave spaces in the creative process, allowing vulnerability and expression to thrive. Alexandra shares practical breathing techniques and strategies for redefining personal boundaries, making this episode a treasure trove of wisdom for anyone interested in the interplay between body, mind, and movement.
Positive Creativity Podcast
Alexandra has had an illustrious career as a dancer and choreographer. She is Artistic Director of Alexandra Beller/Dances, and a former principle member of the Bill T. Jones/Arnie Zane Dance Company. We loved speaking with her about creating in the pandemic and learning about her company, Praxispace, an online platform of choreographers, artists and makers, a space to share work and be seen. She also gives us some real talk about what it's like balancing her work and family life.
Dance Well Podcast: Somatics in the Studio
Somatics describes an approach to learning and a wide range of techniques typically aimed at improving movement function and efficiency. While that’s an apt description, there’s also so much more to somatic work which makes it effective, but also nuanced and hard to explain! In this episode, Alexandra Beller vividly articulates how and why she integrates somatic practices into the dance classes she teaches.
The Folger Library’s Shakespeare Lighting Round
Choreographer Alexandra Beller joins us on the Shakespeare Lightning Round to talk about working on A Midsummer Night's Dream. Plus, how her approach to choreographing movement for a play, what's overrated about Hamlet.
The Element Entrepreneurship Podcast:
Giving & Receiving Safe Feedback from Alexandra Beller
In this conversation we talk about fatphobia and body biases in the dance industry, and dive deeply into how to give and receive creative feedback in a way that is safe and generative.