The Art of Movement : Dorcas Walters Licensed Gyrotonic Trainer

The Art of Movement : Dorcas Walters Licensed Gyrotonic Trainer GYROTONIC® method training in Birmingham. Healthy movement for everyone, injury rehabilitation,
specialist training for dancers

Gyrotonic & Gyrokinesis, 1-to-1 exercise/body conditioning classes in Birmingham. Strength & conditioning, injury rehabilitation, exercise for general wellbeing. Classes are suitable for all age ranges and physical abilities, from professional athlete to couch potato! I incorporate my knowledge from a long career as a professional ballet dancer, with strength and flexibility exercises and The Gyro

tonic method. Gyrotonic Exercise uses natural circular movements and a system of weights and pulleys that will develop strength, flexibility, spinal mobility, good posture, lengthening of muscles and a feeling of wellbeing. My 1-1 sessions are ideal for:
High level athletes
Amateur sportsmen/women
Dancers and performers
Equestrians
Pre/Post-natal exercise
Sports injury prevention
Injury rehabilitation
Post-surgery rehab (especially breast cancer)
General toning and strengthening

Single session - £45
discounts available for shared sessions

About Dorcas Walters
I am a former principal dancer with Birmingham Royal Ballet and have 18 years experience of performing, body conditioning, fitness work and dealing with injuries, so I can particularly relate to high level athletes, dancers and performers and their physical requirements. I am also a Mum and offer 1-to-1 pre and post natal programs.

20/03/2026

When you want something more creative and functional than sit ups! Book a session (link in Bio)

Thanks to the small but steely Miki Mizutani making it look@much easier than it is!

16/03/2026

The hamstrings series - bicycles - the weights provide both traction and resistance and they require co-ordination and core strength to keep the torso stable, afterwards your hips and pelvis feel great, the hamstrings have had a workout and a stretch. Fluid expansive movement is great for your fascia and with the co-ordinated breath it is a full body experience.
You can find me in Birmingham in the Jewellery Quarter - book an Intro package and change your movement experience.

12/03/2026

Call out for older professional contemporary dancers!

Would you describe yourself as an older professional contemporary dancer?
If so, you are most welcome to come along and join us at one, some or all of the classes listed below.

These classes are aimed at dancers who have worked professionally as performer, teacher, and/or choreographer – dancers who have technical training/skills in contemporary dance. You may still be working in that capacity or your professional life may be a distant memory but you would love to get back into the studio and rediscover your plié!

Class will follow the familiar pattern of warm up exercises, technique (Graham/Cunningham) and travelling phrases. Then we will move on to learning and developing a longer phrase in the style of Alston.

This is the beginning of a much bigger project designed to create opportunities for older professional dancers to be able to train, create and perform new works - to have the opportunity to persuade our older bodies to sustain or rediscover the physical, technical and artistic challenges of dance that continue to bring us joy!

Friday 20th March - Albany Theatre Coventry in the Courtyard Studio

Wednesday 1st April - The Dance Hub Studio Birmingham

Wednesday 8th April - The Dance Hub Studio Birmingham

Friday 17th April - Albany Theatre Coventry in the Courtyard Studio

Friday 8th May - Albany Theatre Coventry in the Courtyard Studio.

All classes take place 6:00 - 7:30pm.

For more information and to book a free place please contact Sarah Jackson on scaj@hotmail.co.uk

To be at home in one's body is to move freely without pain, to pick up a child, to play sports or just ties your shoelac...
18/02/2026

To be at home in one's body is to move freely without pain, to pick up a child, to play sports or just ties your shoelaces easily, it is to feel comfortable and confident that your body will cope with what life throws at it.
So instead of chasing a visual image why not opt for something that helps you feel healthy, energetic and calm?
Book a 3 Session Intro Series of personalised Gyrotonic training with me at The Art of Movement in Birmingham and begin a journey of understanding your body/mind connection.

03/02/2026

This is excellent news! Dancer clients if you have access to Dance Masterclass you can now experience a GYROKINESIS method class. I encourage you to take a Gyrokinesis class tailored to dancers.

02/02/2026

Organised, balanced movement enables the body to work efficiently, for mobility and strength to be usable.
Do you want to move more freely and easily as well as getting stronger?
Work with me in Birmingham.
Start with a 3 session Intro Package & see how different you can feel. Link in Bio.

27/01/2026
26/01/2026
25/01/2026

First & foremost I practice Gyrotonic because it feels good, it keeps me healthy & I enjoy it - I teach it because I want to help others feel the same thing!
I also enjoy having a job that is all about passing on knowledge & doing something good and worthwhile ... even if it doesn't make me rich 😁.

Book a 3 session intro package to explore some feel good functional movement for yourself.

11/01/2026

Your body isn’t generic.
Your movement shouldn’t be either.
The Art of Movement offers personalised GYROTONIC® exercise designed around you — your body, your energy, your goals.
✨ 1:1 sessions
✨ No pressure, no “one-size-fits-all” workouts
✨ Movement that supports strength, mobility & wellbeing
✨ Space to slow down, tune in, and move with intention

Whether you’re managing stress, rebuilding strength, or just want movement that actually makes sense for your body, GYROTONIC® exercise meets you where you are.
This is movement with awareness.
Not trends. Not burnout. Not pain for progress.
📍 Based in the UK
🔗 Book via www.theartofmovement.co.uk

10/01/2026

The Sarasota Ballet invites dancers to audition for the 2026-2027 Season.

The Company is celebrated for its dynamic and diverse repertoire—including iconic works by Sir Frederick Ashton, George Balanchine, Christopher Wheeldon, and Jerome Robbins; modern masters such as Martha Graham and Paul Taylor; choreographers of today such as Jessica Lang and Sir David Bintley; and full-length classics.

33-week AGMA contract + national and international touring.

Auditions are by invitation only.

In-Person Auditions:
Saturday, February 14, 2026
FSU Center for the Performing Arts, Florida

Virtual Submissions:
Please submit materials to audition@sarasotaballet.org

Full details are available: https://www.sarasotaballet.org/company-auditions/

Passion. Precision. Professionalism.
Take center stage with us.

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120 Vyse Street
Birmingham
B186NF

Opening Hours

Tuesday 9am - 7pm
Wednesday 9am - 6:30pm
Thursday 9am - 6:30pm
Friday 9am - 4:30pm
Saturday 9:30am - 1pm

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+447790007536

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Gyrotonic & Gyrokinesis, 1-to-1 exercise/body conditioning classes in Bournville. Strength & conditioning, injury rehabilitation, exercise for general wellbeing. Classes are suitable for all age ranges and physical abilities, from professional athlete to couch potato! I combine my knowledge from a long career as a professional ballet dancer, with The Gyrotonic method. Gyrotonic Exercise uses natural circular movements and a system of weights and pulleys that will develop strength, flexibility, spinal mobility, good posture, lengthening of muscles and a feeling of wellbeing. My 1-1 sessions are ideal for: High level athletes Amateur sportsmen/women Dancers and performers Equestrians Pre/Post-natal exercise Sports injury prevention Injury rehabilitation Post-surgery rehab (especially breast cancer) General toning and strengthening Single session - £45 discounts available for shared sessions

*Online sessions & classes now available!* About Dorcas Walters I am a former principal dancer with Birmingham Royal Ballet and have 18 years experience of performing, body conditioning, fitness work and dealing with injuries, so I can particularly relate to high level athletes, dancers and performers and their physical requirements. I am also a Mum and offer 1-to-1 pre and post natal programs.