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 …
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 …
Rachel P. Fallon: On Joining Hofesh Shechter & Living in London
Meet the lovely Rachel Fallon, a dancer with the Hofesh Shechter Company. This New York native shares stories about her journey with dancing abroad, moving to London, and discovering the gift of teaching. She gives a lot of great tips for budding and professional dancers alike.
Maria Baez: On Moving Back to Mexico & Opening a Studio
Maria decided to come back home after 10 years of living in the U.S., London, and France, to begin building a new space in Mexico City called Kinecta Estudio. Listen to her story.
A Discussion on “Bad Faith”: Dancer & Choreographer, Tara d’Arquian’s Exciting New Piece
Tara D’Arquian is a Belgium-born (part time London based) Dancer and Choreographer, who is very excited about about the premiere of her new piece, Bad Faith, part of the In Situ Trilogy, March 14th & 15th at Laban Theatre. I’ve sent Tara a few questions about her premiere, her choreographic style, working between Brussels and London and how …
A Journey Back to Dance #7: Improving Technique
Getting use to your own body after time off might take some patience. Thankfully we have the visual memory and muscle memory systems to help us return, but how else can we continue to improve technique in the present body? “Technique” is thus understood as the skills experienced in practice and inscribed into one’s own …