TEACHERS

SOILE'S STORY
I took my first Alexander Technique lesson in 1986. Shortly after the lessons began, I was in a car accident. With the help of my Alexander Technique teacher, I recovered from the accident at an incredible rate and returned to work as a dancer, which convinced me of the effectiveness of the technique.
I started my teacher training in 1992, looking for new perspectives to my own dancing and teaching. After qualifying as a teacher, I have taught the technique to dancers, musicians and many other practitioners.

KATRI-MARI'S STORY
I became acquainted with the Alexander Technique in the early 1990s during my university studies, and was mainly interested in its pedagogical potential. However, I soon realised that I was faced with the most profound and comprehensive learning process of my life, which I could not delve into without being transformed myself.
After qualifying, I have taught the Alexander Technique in Brussels, Paris and Helsinki. In addition to private teaching, I have worked as an assistant in teacher training courses in Tampere and Brussels.

LAURA PARTANEN
alexandertekniikkahelsinki@gmail.com
Itäinen Brahenkatu 13C
Laura:
Laura takes care of the administrative side of the teacher training program, and participates in the programs planning and instruction with Soile and Katri-Mari.
Languages: Finnish, English
LAURA'S STORY
I received my first Alexander lesson in 1992 as a gift. The experience was transformative; I became tall, rooted, light and focused. A couple of years later I started taking private lessons, and finally started my Alexander Technique teacher training in London, qualifying in 2000.
After qualifying, I have taught the Alexander Technique in two teacher training courses in England, and then continued giving private lessons in Finland, e.g. to horse-riders, musicians and eurythmists.
EXPERIENCE

SOILE LAHDENPERÄ
Alexander teacher training
1992-1995
Alexander Training Centre
with John Nicholls
Brighton
Has taught at:
Helsinki University of the Arts Theatre Academy
since 1986
Sibelius Academy
since 1998
Backgroud:
Choreographer, dancer and dance teacher, worked at Zodiac 1987-2009
Assistant at:
Maret Mursa Tormis teacher training course in Tallinn 2016-2019
Post-graduate studies:
2010-2014
University of the Arts Theatre Academy, Doctor of Dance Arts

KATRI-MARI RUONALA
Alexander teacher training
2000-2002
Centre Alexander
with Elisabeth Langford
Bryssel
Part-time teacher at:
Helsinki University of the Arts Theatre Academy
2009-2011
Sibelius Academy
2010-2011
Backgroud:
Speech communication, presentation skills and voice teacher, FM (1995)
Assistant at:
Teacher training schools in Brussels (2018-2023 ) and Tampere (2019 - )
Post-graduate studies:
2012-2013
with Odyssee Gaveau in Paris
(ETAPP)

LAURA PARTANEN
Alexander teacher training
1998-2000
The Constructive Teaching Centre
with Walter Carrington
Lontoo
Part-time teacher at:
Helsinki University of the Arts Theatre Academy
2003-2009
Sibelius Academy
2003-2009
Backgroud:
Artisan, entrepreneur,
graphic designer
Assistant at:
Carrington's and Karen Wentworth's training courses 2001-2002 in London
Post-graduate studies:
Foundation studies and Goethean Arts studies at Snellman University College
2010-2012