West Virginia University’s Community Music Program is registering students for a workshop on The Alexander Technique, which has long been used by performing artists to enhance stage presence, improve breathing and voice capacity, and prevent injury.

The workshop will be Wednesday, Nov. 16, from 6-8 p.m. in the Creative Arts Center�€~s Bloch Learning and Performance Hall.

The workshop will be taught by Lisa Levinson, a graduate of The Alexander Alliance in Philadelphia , a certified member of Alexander Technique International and a registered movement therapist.

She maintains a private practice working with musicians, actors, equestrians, children and people with pain issues. She also offers private lessons, classes and workshops throughout the greater Pittsburgh area.

Levinson will also offer an eight-week group class and private lessons in The Alexander Technique at the CAC during the spring 2006 semester.

The Alexander Technique is an intelligent way to solve the common movement problems that cause chronic pain and stress. It has proven to be a safe, self-care method for improving ease, balance, support and flexibility.

The technique provides the student with the skills to relieve pain, prevent injury and enhance performance. It also is used by performing artists and teachers of the performing arts to reduce performance anxiety and promote inner calm.

The cost for each workshop is $25, plus a $5 registration fee. The deadline for registration is Monday, Nov. 14.

For more information about the workshop and a registration form or to be placed on the mailing list for spring classes, contact the WVU Community Music Program office at 304-293-4841 ext. 3185 or ext. 3168. More information is also available online atwww.wvu.edu/~music.