Fumiaki Tanaka BFA MA MSTAT

Fumiaki is a native Japanese who studied Tai-Chi and gymnastics from an early age. He moved to the US to train as an actor, where he first encountered the Alexander Technique and Laban.

He came to the UK to complete an MA in Physical Theatre. His research in performer training led him to study the Alexander Technique in London. Subsequently he was invited to join a professional development course in Laban Movement Analysis.

Fumiaki has taught in drama schools and universities in London and the South West as well as in Japan and the US. He is currently an associate lecture at Dartington College of Arts and University of Plymouth, where he teaches movement and theatre.

Along with lecturing, he runs a private Alexander Technique practice and regularly gives workshops. He also runs Tai-Chi classes near Exeter.

Fumiaki is a member of The Society of Teachers of The Alexander Technique and Laban Guild, and is fully insured for the Alexander Technique and all movement teaching.