I met Tatiana Pará virtually after she responded to a post of mine asking if any other GYROTONIC® trainers have anything interesting to share – and she sure did! Tatiana is a dancer, teacher, researcher, therapist and somatic educator specialized in the GYROTONIC® and GYROKINESIS® methods. Based in Rio de Janeiro since 2007, she’s dedicated …
Dr. Justine Bernard: On Living in Washington D.C. & Her Goals for Change
Justine is a Physical Therapist and GYROTONIC® and GYROKINESIS® Master trainer based in Washington D.C. I got in contact with her as soon as she revealed the changes she will begin making at her studio, Elements Center in response to ‘the last straw’ with inequality (see below). Justine speaks openly about her upbringing, her appreciation …
A Journey Back to Dance #8: Listen to the Body
Listening is a virtue, especially for the body. There’s no need to force the body into shape; let’s nurture the body instead. In a time where we’ve been physically confined (and mentally for some of us), we now need to start wiggling our nervous system a little bit as we re-emerge into the world. The …
Movement Playlist #15: GRLGYM x Ohne
Reminiscing to the time I made a juicy, flow-y playlist for a dance class I that taught at an event for Ohne at GRL GYM. It was so fun to move and meet with other inspirational women.
Colleen Snell: On Artistic Collaboration & the Importance of Embodiment
“I believe in humans… their behaviour and their stories.” Colleen is a performer, choreographer, educator and the Founder/Co-Artistic Director of Frog in Hand – a dynamic, site-specific driven performance group that she began with her sister, Noelle Hamlyn. I first met Colleen in 2010 at London Contemporary Dance School where we received our Masters. I’ve been following …
A Call for Movers & Makers
What a crazy time this is for all of us around the world. How has this period challenged your work physically, creatively, mentally, financially? Let’s talk about it. I’m looking for creatives, dancers, teachers, fitness instructors and any wellbeing practitioners to speak out on their current situation and promote any work they might be now …
The Movement Space – Online
Hi Movers, I will be introducing ‘The Movement Space‘ – a space where I will share a series of classes, everyday information on posture, movement, and stretching, as well as an open forum for any questions or requests. Please note: GYROKINESIS® classes will only be live streamed (platform TBA). Everything else will be available to …
Movement Playlist #14: Echoes
These tunes are like remembering the echoes of summer while settling into the cosiness of winter. Sit back, dream of the beach; all snuggled in your favorite sweater. [spotifyplaybutton play=”spotify:playlist:4DYejeG3E7PfxZXPTEUgCC”/]
From the Archives: Dancer & PhD Graduate, Teresa Fabião on Research, Movement & Travel
During my time in Portugal, I taught GYROTONIC® and GYROKINESIS® in Lisbon at Equilibrium and Little Yoga Space, while also covering classes in Porto at Instituto do Lago (where I would later visit with Teresa). I met Teresa after of my classes at Little Yoga Space where she mentioned that she is also a dancer …
Toolbox – A Dance Theatre Performance
First of all, Happy New Year! I can’t believe it’s been 6 months since I’ve arrived back in London already. Settling in has been different than expected, but happy to report the following event happening in New York next week. Tune in, East Coasters. Dancer, Actress, Filmmaker (dear friend and colleague), Olivia Mia Orozco has …