WE SPEAK DANCE is a 5-part Netflix series that follows Alvin Ailey trained dancer and former UN advisor, Vandana Hart, throughout Indonesia, Vietnam, France, Nigeria, and is globally accessible. Hart comes from a very interesting and impressive background. Being able to merge dance, arts, culture, as well as global politics first handedly, it’s no wonder this unique series …
The Movement Blog is Back! Here’s What We’ve Been Up To + What’s Coming Up Next
Hi Movers! We are back from our hiatus and are winding down in Lisbon, Portugal for a different change of pace. I’m excited to announce that I will begin teaching the GYROKINESIS® method at the ever-so charming Little Yoga Space in Baixa-Chiado from October 2017. Stay tuned for more details. However, if you’re looking for GYROTONIC® and GYROKINESIS® classes …
Brief Hiatus – Be Back Soon!
Hello my favorite movers, As I gather and organize all of the oh-so-inspiring information from my travels in Southeast Asia and South America, I thought it would be a good time to say, “Be right back!” while I take a break from being glued to the computer screen. We would like to ensure the next upcoming …
The Movement Blog Turns 2 Years Old!
Happy Birthday to The Movement Blog 🎈 Our blog baby is officially 2 years old! In the beginning of April in 2015, I wrote my first post on what this blog would be about and some basic points on the GYROTONIC® Method. Come April 15th, The Movement Blog received over 4,000 + visits in one day …
A Mini Dance & Fitness Guide: the Pacific Northwest
Being in the States for Christmas and New Years for the first time in a while meant being able to visit family, friends, teachers and studios I know and love along the Pacific Northwest. After a very relaxing time in Los Angeles, it was time for an adventure to discover something new. This meant travelling (and dancing) for at …
Mini Dance Review: Skånes Dansteater Malmo, Sweden
The Movement Blog’s ‘mini’ dance review aims to give you a ‘short and sweet’ low-down of current performances from around the world. Company: Skånes Dansteater Show: To See the World While the Light Lasts Choreographer: Ben Wright (and dancers) When: November 4th-6th, 2016 Where: Malmo Opera, Sweden Skånes Dansteater, based in Malmo, Sweden, represents dancers from all over the world. This is my second …
Travel-Sized Fitness and Well–Being Items
As it’s holiday season, here’s a compiled list of some essential ‘travel-sized’ fitness and well–being items. After hours of getting to the airport, standing around, and flying you’re bound to be exhausted, dehydrated, and pretty sore. Travelling requires being (somewhat) prepared before, during, and after. This could also mean remembering to adhere to your fitness and well-being needs. Here are a …