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 …
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 …
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 …
The Change in the Field of Dance and Rehabilitation by Using the GYROTONIC® Method
From left to right: Poster Presenters Jennifer S. Dalva, Jeanine Ferrone, Rita Renha, & Marni Larkin From teaching to speaking with medical professionals first hand, Specialized GYROTONIC® Master Trainer Rita Renha wrote an open letter about the progress that’s happening between dance rehabilitation and physical therapy today. These progressions involve the collaboration of GYROTONIC® Manhasset, …
Bernardo Ricou Gama: The GYROKINESIS® Master Trainer That’s Making Waves with Mixed-Ability Movement Community
On April 24th, 2018, I was fortunate to observe, photograph, and film Bernardo Gama’s mixed-ability group that practices both the GYROKINESIS® Method and DanceAbility® Method. From moving while sitting down, transitioning to the floor, to contact improvisation – it was a beautiful to see how movement can develop in every sense of the word. Sit …
Movement Playlist #12: Dance Your Moment
This dance playlist is inspired by my GYROKINESIS® and GYROTONIC® colleague, friend, and beautiful mover, Anouk Froidevaux. She’s also the creator of Dancing the Moment, a movement based workshop, currently touring in Brussels and Berlin. Be sure to check out her workshops. Not to be missed. More information below. Dance your heart out, movers. [spotifyplaybutton …
Zahra Banzi: On Starting PAUL Studios Berlin & Non-Dance Influences
Meet Zahra Banzi, Berlin based Dancer, Choreographer, and Co-Founder of PAUL Studios. Zahra shares her experiences on opening PAUL studios, their new bi-monthly production called The Wall Series, her real roots in dance and music, and “the Art of Fear.”