Brooke Lieb
Taking Alexander Technique Mainstream: To Tip or Not to Tip?
In his book "Tipping Points", Malcolm Gladwell examines the dynamics that create epidemics, particularly cultural phenomenon, which can account for the explosion in popularity of Yoga, Pliates and Chiropractic. The Alexander Technique has been around for over 100 years, yet we remain on the fringe of related modalities. What would it take for the Alexander Technique to be in the mainstream, and what are the concerns within our profession if Alexander Technique were to "tip"?
BROOKE LIEB received her certification from ACAT in 1989, joined the faculty in 1992, and was appointed Associate Director of Training at ACAT in 2006. Brooke has been Guest Faculty at Vivien and Neil Schapera's Teacher Certification Program in Cincinatti. She has taught at St. Rose College, Kutztown University, Pace University, The Actors Institute, The National Theatre Conservatory at the Denver Center for the Performing Arts, Dennison University, and Wagner College; and has made presentations for the the Hospital for Special Surgery, the Scoliosis Foundation, and the Arthritis Foundation; Mercy College and Touro College, Departments of Physical Therapy; and Northern Westchester Hospital . She trained under Judith Leibowitz, Deborah Caplan and Barbara Kent, and has done Post Graduate Studies with Vivien Schapera, Walter and Dilys Carrington, Glynn MacDonald, Ruth Brown, Elizabeth and Lucia Walker, among others. Brooke maintains a teaching practice in NYC, specializing in working with people dealing with pain, back injuries and scoliosis; and performing artists.
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