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Somatic practices, movement arts, and dance medicine.


Certification and training in somatic somatic /so·mat·ic/ (so-mat´ik)
1. pertaining to or characteristic of the soma or body.

2. pertaining to the body wall in contrast to the viscera.


so·mat·ic
adj.
 and movement-based arts. Contact: dcastro@dancemagazine.com

AERIAL DANCE/ACROBATIC/CIRCUS ARTS LAVA HOME STUDIO / BROOKLYN, NY Acrobatics acrobatics

Art of jumping, tumbling, and balancing. The art is of ancient origin; acrobats performed leaps, somersaults, and vaults at Egyptian and Greek events. Acrobatic feats were featured in the commedia dell'arte theatre in Europe and in jingxi (“Peking
 & trapeze emphasizing strength, flexibility, communication & developmt, of creative voice within this empowering movement. 524 Bergen St. (718) 399-3161 & www.lavalove.org

ALEXANDER TECHNIQUE

FOR DANCERS, THE ALEXANDER TECHNIQUE 2 disc set of DVD's explains the Alexander Technique and how to apply it to dance and dancers. Jane Kosminsky, Teacher. Available: www.balanceofwellbeing.com

DANCE AND MOVEMENT THERAPY EDUCATION

DREXEL UNIVERSITY Drexel University, at Philadelphia, Pa.; coeducational; founded 1891 by Anthony J. Drexel, opened 1892, chartered 1894 as Drexel Institute of Art, Science, and Industry. It was renamed Drexel Institute of Technology in 1936 and gained university status in 1970.  Hahnemann Creative Arts in Therapy Program Two-year MA specialty in Dance/Movement Therapy theory & practice. Philadelphia, PA Contact: es42@drexel.edu www.drexel.edu/cnhp/creative_arts/about.asp

BALLETONE[R]

BALLETONE[R] WORKOUTS & EDUCATION Conditioning fusing Dance/Pilates/Fitness. Designed for recreational dancer, fitness student cheer/dance team conditioning. Instructor training/workshops/classes. Videos & Music for retail/distr. www.balletone.com (610) 719-TONE

EATING DISORDERS/TREATMENT & RESEARCH

REMUDA remuda

the group of saddle horses kept on a beef cattle ranch, or station, or run.
 RANCH PROGRAMS FOR ANOREXIA & BULIMIA bulimia: see eating disorders.  We offer intensive programs for women and girls suffering from eating disorders eating disorders, in psychology, disorders in eating patterns that comprise four categories: anorexia nervosa, bulimia, rumination disorder, and pica. Anorexia nervosa is characterized by self-starvation to avoid obesity. . Our Biblically based programs offer Hope and Healing to patients of all faiths. (800) 445-1900 www.remudaranch.com

FELDENKRAIS METHOD Feldenkrais Method Definition

The Feldenkrais method is an educational system that allows the body to move and function more efficiently and comfortably. Its goal is to re-educate the nervous system and improve motor ability.
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FELDENKRAIS[R] RESOURCES Feldenkrais Method[R] Training Programs, workshops and private sessions in NYC NYC
abbr.
New York City


NYC New York City
, Calif. & Baltimore area. Publishers of Dr. Feldenkrais' audio/video materials. Directors David Zemach-Bersin and Elizabeth Beringer. For info & free catalog call (800) 765-1907, (510) 540-7600. feldenres@aol.com & feldenkraisresources.com

FELDENKRAIS[R]/MOVE INTO BALANCE Prisca Winslow Bradley, 11th Annual Intelligent Injury-Free Dance, July 30-August 4, 2007, Taos, NM. Custom workshops at your school. (505) 758-2840 www.MoveintoBalance.com

GYROTONIC[R]/GYROKINESIS[R]

THE BEST STUDIO FOR INTELLIGENT LIVING (DENVER): Guy Nicknair, Certified Pre-Trainer, GYROTONIC[R] & GYROKINESIS[R] Advanced Neuromuscular neuromuscular /neu·ro·mus·cu·lar/ (-mus´ku-ler) pertaining to nerves and muscles, or to the relationship between them.

neu·ro·mus·cu·lar
adj.
1.
 Therapist (303) 377-7311; dreambig_3@hotmail.com

BODY EVOLUTION 221 2nd Ave. NYC bet 13th and 14th St. Billy Macagnone, Master Teacher Gyrotonic[R] Level 1. Gyrotonic[R], Pilates, Massage, Acupuncture. Teacher Certifications available. Tel. (212) 228-4202; www.bodyevolutions.com

BODY WORKS STUDIOS[TM] GYROTONIC[R] & GYROKINESIS[R], Power Pilates New England New England, name applied to the region comprising six states of the NE United States—Maine, New Hampshire, Vermont, Massachusetts, Rhode Island, and Connecticut. The region is thought to have been so named by Capt.  Teacher Certification Center Teacher training, Private and Group classes (617) 723-8090 www.BodyWorksStudios.com

CENTER MOVEMENT GYROTONIC[R] & GYROKINESIS[R], Power Pilates We offer Level 1 Pre-training and Training in Gyrotonic[R]. 7476 La Jolla La Jolla (lə hoi`yə), on the Pacific Ocean, S Calif., an uninc. district within the confines of San Diego; founded 1869. The beautiful ocean beaches, in particular La Jolla shores and Black's Beach, and sea-washed caves attract visitors and  Blvd., La Jolla, CA 92057; (619) 507-3792; irenepulli@yahoo.com

CREATIVE MOVES / (850) 566-6875 Pre-Training & Foundation Teacher Training. GYROTONIC EXPANSION SYSTEM[R]/ GYROKINESIS[R]. Private sessions. Anjali Austin, Certif. Master Trainer. creativemoves@aol.com http://CreativeMoves.voiceofdance.com

KINESPHERE LLC (Logical Link Control) See "LANs" under data link protocol.

LLC - Logical Link Control
 Pilates, GYROTONIC[R], GYROKINESIS[R] Certification, Privates, Group Classes North Central Phoenix (602) 532-3111 www.kinesphere-studio.com

MOVEMENT & BEYOND Gyrotonic[R]/Gyrokinesis[R] Pre/Teacher Training. Specialized Equipment Training. Daily classes. 73 Spring St., Suite 206 NY, NY 10012; Tel (646) 613-8086; Fax (646) 613-8090 Email: movementbeyond@yahoo.com

PEACEFUL WAVES HEALING CENTER GYROTONIC[R] & GYROKINESIS[R]. Pre-training & Foundation Teacher Training with Master Trainers Donna Place & Serafina Pechan. Pilates. Private & group classes. Acupuncture. 5808 E. Naples Plaza, Long Beach, CA 90803. (562) 434-0774. www.peacefulwaves.com

SAN FRANCISCO San Francisco (săn frănsĭs`kō), city (1990 pop. 723,959), coextensive with San Francisco co., W Calif., on the tip of a peninsula between the Pacific Ocean and San Francisco Bay, which are connected by the strait known as the Golden  GYROTONIC[R] Teacher training facility in GYROTONIC[R], GYROKINESIS[R] & all specialized equipment. 2 Master and 12 Cert. Trainers. Pvt. and group instruction. (415) 863-3719; 26 7th St.-4th Fl., SF, CA 94103; www.sfgyrotonic.com

WHITE CRANE
For white crane styles of martial art, see Crane (martial arts).


For over eighteen years White Crane has existed as a quarterly forum for exploring and enhancing gay wisdom & culture.
 MOVEMENT ARTS @Angel City Body Kinetics. Master Trainer Lisa Marie
For the daughter of Elvis Presley, see Lisa Marie Presley.


Lisa Marie Smith (born December 5, 1968 in Piscataway Township, New Jersey), more commonly referred to as simply Lisa Marie, is an American model and actress.
 Goodwin. The Perfect Extension to your career. GYROTONIC[R]/GYROKINESIS[R], Pilates, All Equip. (310) 821-7200 www.white-crane.net

THE HALPRIN LIFE/ART PROCESS

TAMALPA INSTITUTE / (415) 457-8555 Co-founders Anna Halprin & Daria Halprin. Training in the Halprin Process, a movement-based expressive arts approach integrating movement/dance, visual arts, performance techniques and therapeutic practices. Part- & full-time courses, summer programs. MA / MEd. CE credits, www.tamalpa.org

HEALTH AND CAREER COUNSELING

ANN L. FOLEY, LCSW LCSW Licensed Clinical Social Worker  Counseling for Dancers Convenient San Francisco location. Call 415.286.3135 for appointment. Lic. #16778

KLEIN TECHNIQUE[TM]

SUSAN KLEIN SCHOOL OF MOVEMENT AND DANCE / www.KleinTechnique.com 48 Beach Street, 4th Flr., New York New York, state, United States
New York, Middle Atlantic state of the United States. It is bordered by Vermont, Massachusetts, Connecticut, and the Atlantic Ocean (E), New Jersey and Pennsylvania (S), Lakes Erie and Ontario and the Canadian province of
, NY 10013 Susan Klein, Director and Founder of Klein Technique[TM]. info@kleintechnique.com Repatterning to maximize movement potential.

LABAN MOVEMENT/BARTENIEFF FUNDAMENTALS

INTEGRATED MOVEMENT STUDIES[SM] Laban/Bartenieff Certificate Program/workshops Dance/Theater Mvmt/Somatics/Teaching Skills Los Angeles, San Francisco, Salt Lake jmeadenims@aol.com www.imsmovement.com

MEDITATIVE DANCE

CONTEMPLATIVE DANCE (413) 268-3294 CD/Authentic Movement Workshops/Trainings Explore thc body's imagination. Recognize & enhance movement of the Self. Alton Wasson & Daphne Lowell www.contemplativedance.org

PILATES

BODY ARTS AND SCIENCE INTERNATIONAL[TM] A Leader in Pilates Education Dance Specialization, Comprehensive Teacher Training. Matwork Teacher Training, Advanced Education Accreditation. www.basipilates.com

CORE PILATES NYC Leaders in Classical Pilates Certificiation. Well-established program offers progressive Mat & Apparatus Cert. in N. Jersey/Los Angeles/Union Sq. NYC (212) 260-5464 corepilatesnyc.com

D.K. BODY BALANCING METHOD International Pilates Certification University Nevada Las Vegas 7915 W. Sahara, #103, Las Vegas, NV 89117 Ph. (702) 303-4326; www.dkbodybalancing.com

LindaFit PILATES, NYC Specializing in Pilates Mat--the fastest growing Pilates segment. Pilates Mat certification, continuing education continuing education: see adult education.
continuing education
 or adult education

Any form of learning provided for adults. In the U.S. the University of Wisconsin was the first academic institution to offer such programs (1904).
 and career placement. Lindafit Pilates mat classes available at Equinox equinox (ē`kwĭnŏks), either of two points on the celestial sphere where the ecliptic and the celestial equator intersect. The vernal equinox, also known as "the first point of Aries," is the point at which the sun appears to cross the , Boom Fitness, Broadway Dance Center, and Steps on Broadway Steps on Broadway is the prestigious and well-renown dance studio on Broadway, NYC,which opened in 1979 by founder and artistic director Carol Paumgarten. There are approximately twelve studios on three floors which offer a variety of classes for all levels. , NYC. www.LindaFit.com (212) 969-0190 Linda Farrell www.LindaFit.com

MIDWEST STOTT PILATES[TM] CERTIFICATION COURSES AT THE SWEATSHOP sweatshop: see sweating system.  167 Snelling Avenue No., St. Paul, MN 55104 (651) 646-8418 Email jill@sweatshopfitness.com http://MidwestStottPilates.com

MOVEMENTS AFOOT Pilates, Yoga, Correctives for Dancers. www.movementsafoot.com 151 W. 30th St, Rm 201, NYC 10001 (212) 904-1399

NYPILATES Pilates conditioning & rehabilitation, Pvt./Semi-Pvt. 36 W. 86th St., New York, NY 10024. (212) 877-8400. Massage avail./appointmt. Employ-ment for dancers w/Pilates Method training.

PHYSICALMIND INSTITUTE PhysicalMind Institute offers Pilates certification, books & videos. Studios in over 40 cities throughout the US and around the world. Continuing Education credits available for our courses, www.themethodpilates.com

PILATES AT THE MILLYARD (AMESBURY, MA Pilates Apparatus and Mat, GYROTONIC[R]. Contact us re Workshop Series for Instructors Focusing on improving your teaching skills www.pilatesmillyard.com; ph. (978) 834-9780

THE PILATES CENTER OF BOULDER "The Harvard of Pilates Certification Schools" safe, effective, inspiring teaching since 1990! Workshops and Teacher Training for movement teachers, dancers, and Pilates enthusiasts. (303) 494-3400 www.thepilatescenter.com

PILATES REFORMING NEW YORK Group Pilates reformer classes $25 & under. Free introductory class. Polestar Polestar: see Polaris.  Pilates certified teachers & training. 130 W. 42nd St., #814, NY, NY 10036; (212) 944-0611x208 ann@med42.com www.reformingny.com

PILATES STUDIO OF SPECTRUM REHAB. Dance Medicine Outreach, Physical Therapy Pilates, Pointe Evals. & Therapeutic Barre. 2123 Auburn Ave, Ste. 236, (513)585-1069, Cincinnati, OH 45219

POLESTAR PILATES CENTER A comprehensive physical therapy center that specializes in performing arts and performance enhancement utilizing Pilates, Gyrotonic[R], manual therapy, body rolling and more. Polestar offers career transition opportunities for dancers. 1500 Monza Avenue, Ste. 350 Coral Gables, FL 33146. www.polestarmiami.com

RETROFIT SCHOOL OF PILATES PMA-Registered, Comprehensive Teacher Training School. Complete Classical & Rehab Training, Mat & All Apparatus. Santa Monica. www.retrofitpilates.com & (310) 582-8820

ROLATES PILATES / (212) 247-9603 Offering the BASI Pilates certification program. Roberta R. Kirschenbaum, MA., LMT LMT left mentotransverse (position of fetus). , Director Fully-equipped studio in Joe & Clara's original space. Reflexology Reflexology Definition

Reflexology is a therapeutic method of relieving pain by stimulating predefined pressure points on the feet and hands. This controlled pressure alleviates the source of the discomfort.
 too. Dancers Our Specialty. 939 Eighth Ave., #207, NYC 10019. FOR INFO: Rolates.com & Basilpilates.com (949) 574.1343

THE RON FLETCHER PROGRAM OF STUDY A Professional Pilates Teaching Curriculum 6-month Programs-10-day Intensives-3-day Courses. www.ronfletcherwork.com (520) 323-7070

STOTT PILATES[TM] CERTIFICATION Contemporary Pilates training throughout the U.S. and around the world. Toll free (800) 910-0001 or (416) 482-4050 www.stottpilates.com; info@stottpilates.com

STOTT PILATES[TM] (BLOOMFIELD, MICHIGAN) Licensed Training/Certification. Equilibrium Pilates Studio. Full Level 2 Cert.=higher earnings. Comprehensive/intensive train'g./worshops www.equilibriumstudio.com (248) 723.6500.

STOTT PILATES[TM] CERTIFICATION (TEXAS) All levels of Mat & Equipment available Courses and workshops on and off site (214) 521-7755 www.bodyminddesign.com taylor@bodyminddesign.com

SKINNER RELEASING TECHNIQUE The Skinner Releasing Technique™ (SRT) is a dance technique developed by Joan Skinner in the 1960s based on the belief that there is an innate sense of coordination in movement, that this is lost through muscle tension and resulting skeletal misalignment, as people [TM]

SKINNER RELEASING / (206) 264-5515 Holistic dance approach integrates technique and creative process. Seattle Summer Intensives Intro, Intermediate. Teacher Certification: Adults, Children. www.skinnerreleasing.com

YAMUNA[R] BODY ROLLING

INTEGRATED MOVEMENT Worldwide Level 1 & 2 Teacher Certification of Yamuna[R] Body Rolling with Victoria Limadibrata. Offer private class and workshops, www.integrated-movt.com & (562) 607-8599

ZENA ROMMETT FLOOR-BARRE[R] TECNNIQUE

ZENA ROMMETT FLOOR-BARRE[R] For info on classes (Zena's at Steps), DVDs and Floor-Barre Certification: (877) FL-BARRE, CamilleRommett@Floor-Barre.org or visit www.floor-barre.org
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