In 1988, Ms. Robbins came to New York to further her dance career. She studied many different styles of dance such as Ballet, Contemporary, Jazz and Japanese Classical dance and performed with several different choreographers. She has been a very successful director of education for Japanese children both at Educational Alliance West and Friends Academy in NYC. Naoko has also taught at nursery schools, and several dance schools including the 92nd Street Y's Harkness Dance Center in NYC.
Since 1990, she has been an integral part of the Peridance faculty, teaching Ballet and GYROTONIC® exercise as well as serving as international student advisor. She has been mentor, and often friend to literally hundreds of parents, children and foreign dancers from all over the world. Ms. Robbins received certifications in the Montessori method, Dance Education Laboratory, and Music Together, increasing her expertise in children's education. Her GYROTONIC® training has inspired and motivated her discipline of both body and mind, expanding her entire outlook on education and life.
Naoko has started to expand from teaching in the US to also teaching in her home country, educating new GYROTONIC® teachers and making a bridge between the US and Japan.
The opening of her own studio is a natural culmination of her training and desire to teach others about the wondrous benefits of GYROTONIC® and GYROKINESIS®.
Rie Fukuzawa is a Certified GYROTONIC® Trainer and GYROKINESIS® Pre-Trainer. She is originally from Japan, received her Master of Arts in dance education from Ochanomizu University. Rie came to NY to study dance and develop her career with a scholarship from Japanese Government Overseas Study Program for Artist. While experincing dance training, she was really inspired from GYROTONIC® Method. Rie has been learning under Specialized Master Trainer Naoko Moriyama-Robbins. Her pleasure is sharing her experience through GYROTONIC® Method.
Kumiko Nasu originally from Japan, received her Bachelor of Arts in theater from Drake University in Iowa, where she first started to dance. Moving to New York City, she studied at the Martha Graham School of Contemporary Dance, where she received a full scholarship and was asked to join the Martha Graham Dance Ensemble.
She has performed with numerous companies and venues, including the international tour of The King & I Musical for over six months. She has taught at different facilities including Martha Graham School, New School University, Fordam University, Ballet Arts and Mukogawa University in Japan.
Her discovery of the GYROTONIC EXPANSION SYSTEM® was in 2003 while working as a professional dancer in NYC. She become certified instructor in GYROTONIC® and GYROKINESIS® methodologies in 2005 and continued her study to get certified in GYROTONER®, Leg Extension Unit, Archway, Ladder and Jumping-Stretching Board. Kumiko has been teaching private clients and group classes since 2006.
Mutsuyo Isaacs was born and raised in Kobe, Japan. She began her Ballet training at Michiko Kozuki Ballet School and performed classic repertoire for much of her youth. She moved to New York to expand her dance career and explore different genres of dance, and has been performing since as a contemporary dancer.
Through teaching and studying GYROTONIC® and GYROKINESIS®, Mutsuyo's understanding of the body was greatly deepened, and she finds joy in seeing how it helps her clients both physically and emotionally. It makes her happy to know that her teaching would be able to help further enhance someone's life.
Yoshiko Furuse is originally from Nagano, Japan, where she began her ballet training. While attaining her B.S. in geography from Salem State College in Massachusetts, she continued her study of movement and dance, minoring in dance. Moving to NYC to continue her dance studies, she met master trainer Naoko Moriyama-Robbins at Peridance Center.
As a dancer, Ms. Furuse, upon finding that she had gained a balanced and strengthened body through GYROTONIC® and GYROKINESIS® methodology, decided to seek deeper understanding of this amazing movement method. Ms. Furuse is grateful to be a part of GYROTONIC® on Broadway and looks forward to sharing the wonders of GYROTONIC® and GYROKINESIS® with many people.
Margot Gelber, is a certified GYROTONIC® and GYROKINESIS® trainer. A native of Houston, TX, She is a graduate of the High School for Performing and Visual Arts. She began her training as a competitive gymnast, which led her to dance, and eventually, to her GYROTONIC® training. Margot's love for dance and choreography was continued and refined at the Boston Conservatory where she completed her BFA in dance performance in 2013. In addition to her passion for GYROTONIC® exercise. Margot is also a certified Stott pilates instructor. She enjoys working closely with clients to help them transform and expand their physicality. Margot's experience as a dancer, dance maker, and gymnast provide a diverse movement background creating a truly distinctive and educational experience for clients.
Rio Kikuchi is a Certified GYROTONIC® and GYROKINESIS® Trainer. She is originally from Tokyo, Japan. Rio began ballet training at Studio Benus in her home town and later she was introduced to Tap and Jazz dance. In 2017, Rio moved to New York and was offered Scholarship to study at The School of Alvin Ailey. After she finished her program, She joined the Nai-Ni Chen Dance Company in 2019.
The mind and body connection is powerful one. Rio loves diving into this connection to learn more about herself and wishes to share her knowledge with others. As a professional dancer, Rio not only has experience in GYROTONIC® and GYROKINESIS® but in the art of movement as well. She has combined her abilities in both fields so that she can give the best class that tailors to her client's needs. Rio is thrilled to be a part of the GYROTONIC® on broadway team and under Naoko Moriyama-Robbins's guidance.
Megan Guinta, a New Jersey native, was dancing as soon as she could walk and has been passionate about movement ever since. She was introduced to GYROTONIC® and Pilates exercise at age 13, which was crucial cross-training for her as an aspiring dancer. These methods built strength and flexibility, helped manage and prevent injuries, and enabled her to earn a BFA in dance at SUNY Purchase. Megan also studied at Beijing Dance Academy in China and has toured in Canada, Sri Lanka, and all over the United States.
Megan calls New York City home and teaches throughout the city. She also offers remote sessions via Zoom. She holds certifications in GYROTONIC® Levels 1 and 2, GYROKINESIS® method, Jumping Stretching Board, Archway, GYROTONIC® Principles Applied to Dynamic Trunk Stabilization, GYROTONIC® Applications for Runners, Prenatal & Postnatal Training, and Kane School Pilates Mat.
Yasuko Sato is a certified Instructor in GYROTONIC®, GYROKINESIS®, Jumping/Stretching Board, GYROTONER®, Leg extention and a certified GYROTONIC® and GYROKINESIS® pre-trainer. She is originally from Japan was a professional dancer in NYC.Because She started her dance training late teens,she had strated seriously seeking any method which is able to change her body and mind. While experiencing many methods, she was really inspired and moved from inside through GYROTONIC®. Since 2004 she started learning GYROTONIC® and had started teaching it from 2005 to 2011 in NYC, Tokyo and Singapore. In 2015, Yasuko opened her GYROTONIC® Studio, Beyond of the Body in Roppongi, Tokyo. Her pleasure is sharing her experience through Gyro session and supporting to reconnect people's mind and body towards happy life.
Paola is a GYROTONIC® Master Trainer, and GYROKINESIS® pre-trainer. Paola taught ballet for a decade in Italy and completed a course of study at the Academie de Danse Classique Princesse Grace in Monte Carlo. After joining Juliu Horvath's NYC studio WHITE CLOUD®, she was certified in GYROTONIC® in 1998, and GYROKINESIS® in 1999. While establishing a successful private practice for over a decade, she certified in the GYROTONER®, the Jumping Stretching Board, & Leg Extension unit. She attended the GYROTONIC® level 2 course given by Juliu Horvath and completed the GYROTONIC® Therapeutic Applications courses for the pelvic girdle, scoliosis, and shoulder girdle given by Paul Horvath.
Paola has been on staff at GYROTONIC® on Broadway since 2012. She works with individual clients, as well as giving pre-training and foundation courses for aspiring teachers. Paola's perspective is to bring your focus back to intuitive movement - the way animals move - without analytical thought - relearning what animals never forgot, but humans have suppressed - spontaneous natural movement. Jului's system enhances the quality of all movements - spanning a range from daily activities, to performance art and athletics.
Mariarosa Guglielmi began her journey as a teacher of the GYROTONIC EXPANSION SYSTEM® in 1992 at the White Cloud Studio, the original home base of the GYROTONIC® method, where she trained and instructed under the supervision of Juliu Horvath until 1998. Mariarosa's passion to move both as a dancer and choreographer led her to GYROTONIC® and her curiosity of the body's inner realm has kept her exploring and sharing this unique form of art.
Based out of New York City and Mexico City, as an Authorized Master Trainer, Guglielmi continues to travel extensively worldwide offering teacher training courses in the GYROTONIC® , the GYROKINESIS® and all Specialized Equipment.
Erika met Juliu Horvath in 1993 in New York City, where she had moved to study dance. She had only been dancing for a couple of years and whereas her technique consisted mainly of equal parts force and desire, she was extremely grateful to find a teacher who could guide her into the inner-workings of her own dance. She trained intensively with Juliu for the next 5 years in the GYROTONIC EXPANSION SYSTEM®. She went on to perform with Maureen Fleming, Jennifer Muller/The Works, Zen Companhia de Danca, Min Tanaka and Meftas Dance Theater. She is currently Associate Artistic Director of Soulskin Dance (director Adrianna Thompson). Erika is a Specialized GYROTONIC® and GYROKINESIS® Master Trainer. She travels the world teaching workshops and trainings.
ADRIANNA THOMPSON is one of a few Specialized Master Teachers in the world authorized to certify new teachers in both the GYROTONIC® & GYROKINESIS® methods. She was fortunate to work extensively with founder Juliu Horvath privately at White Cloud Studio in NYC in the 90's and has been teaching the GYROTONIC® Method for over 20 years across the globe. Because so much unique movement vocabulary explored in the formative years did not become part of the GYROTONIC® Foundation Training, Adrianna and her close colleague Miriam Barbosa asked to develop a specialized training program specific to dance under the guidance of Juliu. In 2008 they finally began teaching this innovative training program: GYROTONIC® Applications for Dancers Level I & II. The dance community responded so positively to the rehabilitative and strengthening elements of the program that it has become one of the most highly demanded training series' available. Based on requests from hundreds of participants deeply impacted from the program, a Level III Master Class Series has been developed.
