Meet our Great Group Class Instructors! Part 2

Meet our instructor Katya,

Catherine Correa is an educator, performing artist, and dance dramaturg.  She has had an extensive career as a performer for over 30 years. Catherine has participated in international programs focused on performance development, dance, film, and theater production. She has applied her expertise to advance global theaters, performers, and workshops across South America, Europe, and the U.S.A.

Catherine discovered the GYROTONIC® method as a dancer, using it to align, strengthen, and better understand her body, ultimately improving her performance. She believes everyone has the potential to develop knowledge of their body mechanics and expand beyond what they think is possible. As this understanding grows, range of motion, alignment, stagnation, and physical habits can transform into something beneficial in daily life, improving both physical and mental health. Catherine brings her experience and knowledge of movement with the hope of sharing the mental and physical benefits of well being with her clients

She started her GYROTONIC® training with Master Trainer Maria Holm in 2020, and continues furthering her education with her and at Movement Beyond.

Meet our instructor Olga Maidan,

She is a very experienced instructor and practitioner, and teaches 6pm Tower class Tuesdays.

Here are her thoughts on our method and how she came a cross it:

1) *First came the recommendation.

*By trying it, I was amazed how my body felt during and after my first lesson.

*Visually I fell in love later! 

2) Coordination between the movement and the breath, as well as strength and freedom of the movement. It is very holistic! Not easy, though.

Find harmony through GYROTONIC® exercise.

3)  *I feel thrilled - moved!

She started her training in NYC and has worked with many instructors and studios both in NYC and Europe. She continues to further her training and knowledge with SMT Maria Holm and Movement Beyond. You can also schedule a private session with Olga and benefit from her extensive knowledge and hands on guidance.

Meet our Instructor, Pre-Trainer and Co-Owner Joana Correa Assuncao,

She teaches 12noon Open GYROKINESIS®️ Hybrid Class Tuesdays, 6pm Tower Class on Wednesdays and 1pm Tower Class on Saturdays, as well as GYROTONIC®️ Pre-Trainings Level 1October (18-20 & 25-27) and November (8-10 & 15-17)

Joana is a GYROTONIC® and GYROKINESIS® Instructor since 2005 and a Pre-Trainer since 2023.

Through rhythm, breath and body awareness, the group classes guide and support curious movers of all levels.

We stimulate and renew the body through all 7 families of the GYROTONIC® and GYROKINESIS®️ Methods, leaving the group classes in a deeper connection with the body, mind and soul.

Joana started her practice in NYC, is certified since 2005. She continues her education with Specialized Master Trainer Maria Holm, and is part of her Pre-Trainer Network since 2023.