Final Reflections
1 The Unexpected K. Stahr There are so many take-a ways I have gained by taking this course. The ones that stand out most to me are as follows. First, I have learned the importance of entering on the exhale. This was a revolutionary statement, and one that has made a huge difference in my conducting. When I actively think about initiating my movement on the exhalation, I release tension and am better able to communicate with the ensemble. The second take-away that stands out is how much power my own body has. I love thinking about my kinesphere as I walk to class and perform daily tasks. I feel better in tune with my own body and have more self-awareness of how I not only treat my body, but how I interact with other people in their kinespheres. The most important take-away is the power of play. This course gave me a space to get out ...