Join us as we explore The Alexander Technique with Francis Caron, assistant director and teacher with AT BodyWise in Ottawa. 

Developed by F.M. Alexander, the Alexander Technique is a body alignment practice that can help reduce stress and tension, leading to greater ease of movement in all areas of life. Whether you’re a singer, instrumentalist, or just curious about physical freedom, this workshop will give you valuable insight into the organizing power of the human body and tools to find more release in day to day movements

Sunday, May 3rd, 1-4pm
Nepean Creative Arts Centre
Dance Studio 1

NATS Members/Students: $10
Non-Members: $25
Family (Maximum 4): $40

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About Francis Caron

Originally a musician (Master in composition from the University of Montreal), Francis came to Ottawa in 1999 and established the Siempre Tango School of Argentine Tango, where he was the director and main teacher for 20 years.

He is a certified A.T. teacher and member of Alexander Technique Canada since 2016. He has been on the Musicians’ Wellness Centre team at the University of Ottawa as well as at the Schulich School of Music at McGill University. Francis led workshops for young musicians through the National Arts Centre Orchestra Mentorship Program in 2025 and in 2023 at the first University of Ottawa Musician Health and Research Institute (MHRI) Conference in Ottawa. He created and led workshops at the MHRI conference in 2025. He gave lessons for a doctoral study related to music performance and A.T. He has created and led workshops for musicians and singers at Orford Music, Express Voice Studio and CAMMAC Music Centre, as well as dance students at the Université du Québec in Montreal (UQAM).

Francis was administrator for the Ottawa and Montreal School of the Alexander Technique and is now assistant director and teacher trainer at AT BodyWise in Ottawa.