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In Praise of Fellside
A reflection on the Cumbria Alexander Technique Training School in Kendal — and what makes it worth recommending to anyone considering a training.
Fellside — the Cumbria Alexander Technique Training School — is based in Kendal, near the Lake District. The views are magnificent. The training is serious. James completed his three-year full-time professional programme there in 2007, and it's a school he is happy to recommend to anyone considering a training.
What distinguishes Fellside is the breadth of its teaching staff. Each tutor approaches the Technique from a slightly different angle, and each brings something distinct to the programme.
The Teaching Staff
Michael Hardwicke
Patient and skilled in anatomy instruction — one of the clearest teachers James encountered during training.
Jamie McDowell
Joint director of the school, with particular expertise in hand and wrist mechanics — highly relevant for musicians and anyone dealing with RSI.
Vida Hedley
A movement and dance specialist from the Laban Centre, bringing a distinct physicality to the work.
Zohar Peleg-Hartley
Focuses on spatial awareness and self-perception — the subtler perceptual dimensions of the Technique.
Joan Diamond
An experienced educator offering refresher courses alongside the core training programme.
The school also welcomes numerous guest teachers from around the world, further broadening the range of perspectives trainees are exposed to.
"Each teaches from a slightly different angle, and each has something to add."
James Crow
On the Fellside teaching staff
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A three-year full-time Alexander Technique training is a significant commitment — but for the right person, it is a deeply rewarding one. If you are considering it and would like to talk to someone who has been through the Fellside programme, James is happy to have that conversation.
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