GYROTONIC®
Original and unique movement method, each movement flows into the next, allowing the joints to move through a natural range of motion without jarring or compression.
GYROKINESIS®
A movement method of the entire body increasing range of motion and creating functional strength through rhythmic, flowing movement sequences.
PROGRESSING BALLET TECHNIQUE
An innovative body-conditioning and strengthening program that has been designed to enhance students' technique by focusing on training the muscle memory.
SUGARFOOT THERAPY
Bridges the gap between the principals of functional biomechanics and traditional dance technique.
ALIXA FLEXABILITY
A progressive & proven syllabus designed to educate instructors how to teach flexibility safely & effectively.
“Sculpt the Body. Focus the Mind.”
GYROTONIC® & SOFLO MOVEMENT
QUICK LINKS: What is SoFlo? | Rates & Booking | About Michelle
WHAT IS SOFLO?
SoFlo Movement is a program that combines different exercise and movement techniques, such as; GYROTONIC®, Progessing Ballet Technique, Sugar Foot Thearapy, and Alixa Flexability, to create a personalized SoFlo Sculpt program for each client. These programs and routines are based on the individual dancer, their current daily schedule, and stage in their career. SoFlo Movement tracks the progress and advancement by creating sustainability in training by offering take home exercises. SoFlo Movement is catered towards pre-professional and professional dancers that need help recovering from an injury, strengthening a specific muscle group, improving their pointe work, or safely enhancing their flexibility.
RATES & BOOKING
45-min Session | $85.00
($55 for BNT/NTC Members)
Book your 45-minute session HERE.
For more scheduling options email: Michelle@balletnorthtexas.org
MICHELLE CHAVIANO
Michelle Chaviano has been a Certified GYROTONIC® instructor since 2016. She is also certified in Progressing Ballet Technique, Sugar Foot Therapy, Alixa Flexibility, and the Lisa Howell Level 1 Workshop. She founded her own exercise movement company called SoFlo Movement Center to help dancers find their own individualized training program at all stages of their career. Michelle works with pre-professional and professional dancers that need help recovering from an injury, strengthening a specific muscle group, improving their pointe work, or safely enhancing their flexibility. She combines different exercise movements to create a personalized SoFlo Sculpt program for each client tracking their progress and providing take home exercises.
Michelle has worked as a GYROTONIC® and PBT instructor for Miami City Ballet and Miami City Ballet School. She has also worked with many other professional, pre-professional, and young dancers from around the world in group and/or private classes. Her one-on-one coaching sessions have helped dancers heal post-surgery and get them back to performing and dancing at their best.
Other certifications she has completed in the GYROTONIC® method include:
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GYROTONIC® Level 1 and Level 2 Applications for Dancers Course
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GYROTONIC® Level 2 Program 1 Pre-Training Course
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GYROTONIC® Level 2 Prgoram 1 Course
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JUMPING STRETCHING BOARD
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GYROTONER
Michelle’s motto for her company is simple: “Sculpt the Body. Focus the Mind.”