Functional Balett For All Levels: Heidi Vierthaler

Alongside her dance career, Heidi has been a certified instructor of the Gyrotonic method since 1998. Developed by Julio Horvath, The Gyrotonic Method is a unique movement method that addresses the entire person, opening energy pathways, stimulating the nervous system, increasing range of motion, and improving strength and movement efficiency. The joints move through natural range of motion while simultaneously incorporating more strength and flexibility. So together with an anatomically correct approach, there are many elements that have influenced the structure and language used to explain repetitive ballet exercises. With the demands of todays dance climate, this approach to teaching ballet is accessible to contemporary dancers and classical ballet dancers of all levels, from beginner to professional, to the life long learner, or just anyone interested in gaining more body awareness. Bridging to other techniques comes more naturally through added awareness and intelligence of the body.

Class description:

The first 20 minutes of class will incorporate Heidi’s Streamflow Method to soften the joints, release tension and bring deeper awareness to how the movement regarding ballet technique is executed.