About Shelby Glidden

A native of St. Louis, MO, Shelby started early training at Dance Art Studios and Spirits Gymnastics then danced competitively with Motion Express School of Dance and Acrobatics. She began pre-professional dance training at the Center of Creative Arts as a member of COCAdance, under mentorship of Lee Nolting where she had the honor to work with choreographers: Darrell Grand Moultrie, Kate Skarpetowska, Jon Lehrer, Alicia Graf Mack, Antonio and Kirven Douthit-Boyd. She studied further at NYU’s Tisch Summer Residency Festival, Earl Mosley’s Institute of the Arts, Alvin Ailey Professional Summer Intensive, and Complexions Professional Summer Intensive. Graduating with honors from the University of the Arts, BFA in Modern Performance, she received the prestigious Stella Moore Prize for Four Years of Achievement and the Philadelphia Ballet Choreography Award.

Shelby was a jazz instructor for the Pre-College Festival at UArts and rehearsal assistant for numerous artists: Hope Boykin, Camille A. Brown, Gary Jeter, Meredith Rainey, and Mark Caserta. She danced professionally as a principal company member of Eleone Dance Theatre, a guest artist with Waheed Works and DanceSpora in Philadelphia, PA. Shelby is a Teaching Artist with STL Rhythm Collaborative as well as Best Dance & Talent Center in St. Louis, MO. As a certified Meditation Practitioner she guides meditation sessions virtually through The Ground in Denver, CO. She also instructs meditative movement journeys in a hybrid class called 'Inner Space' at St. Louis City Fitness and Gyrotonic St. Louis Central in Brentwood, MO. She’s certified in Pilates Mat, Pre / Post Natal movement guidance, Pranayama, Third Eye Awakening and is an Usui Holy Fire®️Reiki II Practitioner.

About Shelby Glidden

A native of St. Louis, MO, Shelby started early training at Dance Art Studios and Spirits Gymnastics then danced competitively with Motion Express School of Dance and Acrobatics. She began pre-professional dance training at the Center of Creative Arts as a member of COCAdance, under mentorship of Lee Nolting where she had the honor to work with choreographers: Darrell Grand Moultrie, Kate Skarpetowska, Jon Lehrer, Alicia Graf Mack, Antonio and Kirven Douthit-Boyd. She studied further at NYU’s Tisch Summer Residency Festival, Earl Mosley’s Institute of the Arts, Alvin Ailey Professional Summer Intensive, and Complexions Professional Summer Intensive. Graduating with honors from the University of the Arts, BFA in Modern Performance, she received the prestigious Stella Moore Prize for Four Years of Achievement and the Philadelphia Ballet Choreography Award.

Shelby was a jazz instructor for the Pre-College Festival at UArts and rehearsal assistant for numerous artists: Hope Boykin, Camille A. Brown, Gary Jeter, Meredith Rainey, and Mark Caserta. She danced professionally as a principal company member of Eleone Dance Theatre, a guest artist with Waheed Works and DanceSpora in Philadelphia, PA. Shelby is a Teaching Artist with STL Rhythm Collaborative as well as Best Dance & Talent Center in St. Louis, MO. As a certified Meditation Practitioner she guides meditation sessions virtually through The Ground in Denver, CO. She also instructs meditative movement journeys in a hybrid class called 'Inner Space' at St. Louis City Fitness and Gyrotonic St. Louis Central in Brentwood, MO. She’s certified in Pilates Mat, Pre / Post Natal movement guidance, Pranayama, Third Eye Awakening and is an Usui Holy Fire®️Reiki II Practitioner.

This Gyrokinesis® class will focus on strengthening bones and preventing osteoporotic fractures.

We will flow through a class based on the level 1 format, safe for someone with osteopenia or osteoporosis*. We will flow through standing, seated and floor sequences, some familiarity with Gyrokinesis is recommended. There will be time at the end of the live class to ask questions. Class will be recorded if you can't make it live.

*May not be appropriate for someone with severe osteoporosis with a previous osteoporotic fracture.

Props Required: stool, mat and theraband (theraband not necessary but recommended)

To learn more about Justine’s work visit her website:
https://elementscenter.com/

COST - $35

Juergen Bamberger is a true Master of Movement. He will take you through a totally balanced, and fully integrated GYROKINESIS®️ movement session. He will wake up your mind and your body, so they can be in harmony. You will be massaged, refreshed and your eyes and heart will be opened to a new way of being.

Please allow for a quiet space and a mat and stool at the ready. Class will be 1 hour and 15 mins.  We encourage all participants to arrive at 10am CST for a brief greet and welcome. 

To learn more about Juergen’s work visit his website:
https://www.juergenbamberger.com

COST - $35

This introductory class will help you understand how your body moves. Central Stabilization is key to keep your joints healthy, your muscles happy, and improve your performance in daily life! This class will show you how your spine, shoulders, and hips work and form the foundation of all movement. If you want to know how to transform your posture, strength, and mobility, this is a great place to start! Class is one hour long and consists of both lecture and movement activities to augment your learning and understanding of the concepts presented. 

Visit Hannah's website to learn more about her work:
https://www.somaticperformance.com

Cost - $25.00

GYROKINESIS® for Pelvic Floor Health is a movement-based class that teaches prevention techniques, also beneficial for those suffering from common pelvic ailments, such as incontinence and prolapse in women and prostate issues for men. Participants will gain new awareness and understanding of optimum pelvic function, along with concepts of everyday application of how to maintain a healthy pelvic floor and promote self-healing.

COST - $25.00

*If you have pelvic floor issues you are currently managing, please contact Mia ahead of time. This way she can be aware of any issues/history and offer appropriate modifications.
mia@miatraversecity.com

About Mia Munroe
Mia's experience stems from a 10-year career as a professional classical ballet dancer followed by 15 years as an Authorized Gyrokinesis Master Trainer in the GYROTONIC® Expansion System.

Mia focused her return to formal education at the University of Washington on pelvic floor health, seeking answers to why the subject is often overlook and misunderstood. This led her to develop GYROKINESIS® for Pelvic Floor Health, allowing her to lead educational seminars for both clients and teachers of the GYROKINESIS® Method.

"My goal is to guide people to a deeper understanding and control of their minds and bodies. Whether it’s through individual counseling, conducting classes, or training instructors, I educate in a fun and positive manner that leads toward self-discovery of the relationship between the mind, the body, and the world around us.”

Visit Mia’s website to learn more about her work:
MiaTraverseCity.com

**Before logging in to the class have a chair or stool along with a mat or rug to use for class.

If you would like to purchase accessories (stools, mats, etc) tailored specifically for this class, head over to the GYROTONIC® Headquarters site by visiting www.gyrotonic.com/shop.