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Teacher Training Courses

GYROTONIC® and GYROKINESIS® Teacher Training Courses for New and Current Trainers 

 

Seattle Changing Room is a private vocational school licensed under Chapter 28C.10 RCW.

Information about the school and its policies can be found in our online 2025 Course Catalog â€‹

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GYROKINESIS® Pre-Training Course
with Master Trainer Jane Gotch

Wed - Mon | Feb 19 - 24, 2025

Course and Registration Information

The Gyrokinesis Pre-Training Course is the 1st of 4 required courses in the Gyrokinesis Level 1 Teacher Training Program and is also available as a course for personal enrichment. For detailed information about the course curriculum and the teacher training program, please visit the Gyrotonic website at www.gyrotonic.com Prerequisite: Familiarity with Gyrokinesis exercises with at least 10 classes or sessions with a certified Gyrokinesis Trainer. Minimum 4 students; Maximum 10 students Total Course Fees: $1250, includes $200 Studio Fee and $1050 Course Fee. Studio fee is due with registration. Course fee is due on first day of course. Discounts available for returning students and for payment in full at time of registration. Click the "Register" button to access detailed information regarding course dates and times, fees and discounts, payment information, and refund policies. Last day to register: Feb 3, 2025 To register: 1. Click on the "Register" button. 2. Complete and submit your registration form. 3. Submit your payment via check, Zelle or PayPal. Please add 5% transaction fee for payments through PayPal. 4. A copy of your registration form and a payment receipt will be emailed to you.

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Jane (she/her) began studying and teaching the GYROTONIC® and GYROKINESIS® methods in 2001. She initially sought out the work to heal from dance related injuries while performing in NYC. Since then she has taught sessions and teacher training courses worldwide to people of all walks of life, ages, backgrounds, and healing goals. With training as a professional dancer, choreographer, improvisor, Craniosacral therapist, and Somatic Experiencing® Practitioner, she brings a wide knowledge base of experience and hands on approaches to each session. Jane aims to meet each person exactly where they are and trusts in the inherent wisdom of their body. This becomes the basis of the cooperative journey she embarks on with each student. As a Master Trainer, Jane is dedicated to continually learning more about the human body in movement. She has studied with Juliu Horvath the creator of the GYROTONIC® method and many other Master Trainers.

GYROKINESIS® Foundation Course
with Master Trainer Jane Gotch

Fri - Sun | March 28 - April 6, 2025

Course and Registration Information

The Gyrokinesis Foundation Course is the 2nd of 4 required courses in the Gyrokinesis Level 1 Teacher Training Program. For detailed information about the course curriculum and the teacher training program, please visit the Gyrotonic website at www.gyrotonic.com Prerequisite: Successful completion of the Gyrokinesis Level I Pre-Training Course. Minimum 4 students; Maximum 10 students Total Course Fees: $1800, includes $225 Studio Fee and $1575 Course Fee. Studio fee is due with registration. Course fee is due on first day of course. Discounts available for returning students and payment in full at time of registration. Click the "Register" button to access detailed information regarding course dates and times, fees and discounts, payment information, and refund policies. Last day to register: March 12, 2025 To register: 1. Click on the "Register" button. 2. Complete and submit your registration form. 3. Submit your payment via check, Zelle or PayPal. Please add 5% transaction fee for payments through PayPal. 4. A copy of your registration form and a payment receipt will be emailed to you.

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Jane (she/her) began studying and teaching the GYROTONIC® and GYROKINESIS® methods in 2001. She initially sought out the work to heal from dance related injuries while performing in NYC. Since then she has taught sessions and teacher training courses worldwide to people of all walks of life, ages, backgrounds, and healing goals. With training as a professional dancer, choreographer, improvisor, Craniosacral therapist, and Somatic Experiencing® Practitioner, she brings a wide knowledge base of experience and hands on approaches to each session. Jane aims to meet each person exactly where they are and trusts in the inherent wisdom of their body. This becomes the basis of the cooperative journey she embarks on with each student. As a Master Trainer, Jane is dedicated to continually learning more about the human body in movement. She has studied with Juliu Horvath the creator of the GYROTONIC® method and many other Master Trainers.

GYROTONIC® Level 1 Apprentice Review Course
with Master Trainer Paula Rivera

Tue - Sun | May 13 - 18, 2025

Course and Registration Information

The Gyrotonic Level 1 Apprentice Review Course is the third course in the Gyrotonic Level 1 Teacher Training Program. Prerequisite: Successful completion of Gyrotonic Level 1 Foundation Course 30 course hours over 6 days Full course details, including meeting times, payment information, and refund policies are available in the registration form. Total Course Fees: $1400, includes $350 Studio Fee and $1050 Course Fee. Studio fee is due with registration. Course fee is due on first day of course. $30 discount for return students. $50 discount if paid in full at time of registration. To register: 1. Click on the "Register" button. 2. Complete and submit your registration form. 3. Submit your payment via check, Zelle or PayPal. Please add 5% transaction fee for payments through PayPal. 4. A copy of your registration form and a payment receipt will be emailed to you.

PAULA RIVERA comes to the Gyrotonic Expansion System from an extensive background in dance and fitness. Originally from Albuquerque, NM, Paula was first exposed to the Gyrotonic method as part of her early dance training, and later returned after a successful career as a professional ballet dancer performing in the US and internationally.  A lifelong passionate interest in health, fitness and the mind body connection has motivated Paula to seek avenues that allow her to develop as an athlete and an artist from a healthful, grounded place.  A passionate Gyrotonic and Gyrokinesis  instructor and Master Trainer, Paula is a co-founder and owner of Union Square GYROTONIC® located in New York City.

GYROKINESIS® Cardiovascular Breathing - Progression 3
with Master Trainer Paula Rivera

Tue - Fri | May 20 - 23, 2025

Course and Registration Information

In this course, trainers learn several new and advanced exercise sequences uniquely designed for progression three that take the path to respiratory health to a completely new level. Prerequisites: Gyrotonic Level 1 Trainer or Gyrokinesis Level 1 Trainer and completion of Gyrokinesis Cardiovascular Breathing - Progression 2 Course 24 course hours over 4 days Full course details, including meeting times, payment information, and refund policies are available in the registration form. Total Course Fees: $1115, includes $275 Studio Fee and $840 Course Fee. Studio fee is due with registration. Course fee is due on first day of course. $25 discount for return students. $40 discount if paid in full at time of registration. To register: 1. Click on the "Register" button. 2. Complete and submit your registration form. 3. Submit your payment via check, Zelle or PayPal. Please add 5% transaction fee for payments through PayPal. 4. A copy of your registration form and a payment receipt will be emailed to you.

PAULA RIVERA comes to the Gyrotonic Expansion System from an extensive background in dance and fitness. Originally from Albuquerque, NM, Paula was first exposed to the Gyrotonic method as part of her early dance training, and later returned after a successful career as a professional ballet dancer performing in the US and internationally.  A lifelong passionate interest in health, fitness and the mind body connection has motivated Paula to seek avenues that allow her to develop as an athlete and an artist from a healthful, grounded place.  A passionate Gyrotonic and Gyrokinesis  instructor and Master Trainer, Paula is a co-founder and owner of Union Square GYROTONIC® located in New York City.

GYROTONIC® Archway Level 1 Course
with Master Trainer Jane Gotch

Mon - Wed & Fri - Sun | Aug 4 - 6 & 8 - 10, 2025

Course and Registration Information

Learn to apply Gyrotonic movement principles to exercises on the Archway. Prerequisite: Certified Level 1 Gyrotonic or Level 1 Gyrokinesis Trainer Maximum: 4 students Total Course Fees: $1425, includes $375 Studio Fee and $1050 Course Fee. Studio fee is due with registration. Course fee is due on first day of course. Discounts available for returning students and payment in full at time of registration. Click the "Register" button to access detailed information regarding course dates and times, fees and discounts, payment information, and refund policies. Last day to register: Fri, July 18, 2025 To register: 1. Click on the "Register" button. 2. Complete and submit your registration form. 3. Submit your payment via check, Zelle or PayPal. Please add 5% transaction fee for payments through PayPal. 4. A copy of your registration form and a payment receipt will be emailed to you.

jane_gotch_gyrotonic_instructor_kansas_city_edited.jpg

Jane (she/her) began studying and teaching the GYROTONIC® and GYROKINESIS® methods in 2001. She initially sought out the work to heal from dance related injuries while performing in NYC. Since then she has taught sessions and teacher training courses worldwide to people of all walks of life, ages, backgrounds, and healing goals. With training as a professional dancer, choreographer, improvisor, Craniosacral therapist, and Somatic Experiencing® Practitioner, she brings a wide knowledge base of experience and hands on approaches to each session. Jane aims to meet each person exactly where they are and trusts in the inherent wisdom of their body. This becomes the basis of the cooperative journey she embarks on with each student. As a Master Trainer, Jane is dedicated to continually learning more about the human body in movement. She has studied with Juliu Horvath the creator of the GYROTONIC® method and many other Master Trainers.

Seattle Changing Room

2110 Westlake Ave N

Seattle, WA 98109

(206) 283-0201

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