Movement is Change, and Change is Constant. - Irmgard Bartenieff
Nicole has designed private sessions, workshops, and classes to help people better understand themselves and others, through movement. You may select from one of the offerings below, or work with Nicole to design a workshop for yourself or your organization.
About Laban and Bartenieff -based Somatic Work with Nicole
Created around the same time as Pilates, Laban Movement Analysis is a comprehensive method of observing and describing movement. Coupled with Bartenieff Fundamentals and its Patterns of Total Body Connectivity, LBMA provides assessment of breath and movement patterns: developmental, functional, and expressive.
As a theatre professional, Laban for Actors is a speciality of Nicole’s. Using the work of Rudolph Laban, the work will help you become more bodily aware and connected, onstage or off, enlivening your performance and character development.
As a trauma-informed coach and Intimacy Professional, Nicole brings the concepts of consent and trauma into somatic movement work at a fundamental level, providing excellent continuing education for movement teachers.
For Body Workers (Massage Therapists, Yoga Teachers, Pilates Instructors, etc.) See workshop descriptions here.
Trauma-Informed Teaching with Touch
Inner Support for Outer Work
Mindful. Body-full.
Intent to Change
Experiential Anatomy
Bartenieff Fundamentals for Class Planning and Progressions
For Computer and AI Engineers. Presented in conjunction with Zen Enterprise Network. See workshop descriptions here.
The Science of Movement
Introduction to the Icosahedron
Kinesthetic Intelligence for Artificial Intelligence
Proprioceptive Knowing
Pose Estimation Software and Application
See dancers.ai to see current applications of this work!
For Organizations. See workshop descriptions here.
For Public Speaking and Presentations
Community and Communication
For Spiritual Work
For Individuals. See workshop descriptions here.
Seeking a Physical Change
In these sessions, clients’ specific movement needs are addressed. These range from increasing range of motion, to assessing athletic function and efficiency, to increasing personal body intelligence and/or expression. Virtual and in-home sessions are available!
Experiential Anatomy
Somatic Movement for Fitness and Health
Intuitive Movement
Seeking Assistance with Presentations/Communication:
As an actor, director, and movement analyst, Nicole is uniquely able to provide feedback on public speaking and presenting, from content, to vocal projection, to physical presentation. She has served as an advisor for 2 TEDx events. Take advantage of Nicole's expertise as a teacher, performer, and movement analyst as you prepare for your next presentation.
For Performers/Artists
All of these workshops are offered through Momentum Stage.
Audition Coaching
About Pilates
Pilates is a resistance-based exercise system using springs and body weight to develop core strength and muscle coordination, while increasing flexibility! Nicole is certified through the prestigious international Romana’s Pilates Classical Pilates program and sees private students virtually or in their homes and teaches Master Classes for dance studio competition teams!
Studio competition dancers following a Mat Master Class. Image used with permission.
“I always leave the class feeling energized, stretched, exercised and generally good about myself. Nicole is a fantastic teacher….The depth of her knowledge about Pilates, muscles, the workings of the body in general is incredible. She’s a disciple of Mr. Pilates in the best sense. You know you’re in expert hands because she has trained so thoroughly, and she truly understands how to teach Pilates as it was intended to be taught. ”
“Natalia did great in her competition. She placed 10th (out 114 dancers) and qualified for the world championships in April. She was spectacular! Her choreography included toe stands and she looked strong- the Pilates helped!”