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Graphic with text over an image. Barbara Mahler teaches a class. She sits on the floor with one arm reaching for the sky, her gaze following. Students surrounding her lie with their backs flat on the floor and knees bent. Photo by Rachel Keane.
ID: Graphic with text over an image. Barbara Mahler teaches a class. She sits on the floor with one arm reaching for the sky, her gaze following. Students surrounding her lie with their backs flat on the floor and knees bent. Photo by Rachel Keane.

In Klein Technique™/Movement classes we work at the level of the bone- the simplest, deepest and densest tissue in the body, and this tissue conducts the most energy through the body. We work with its clarity, utilize it’s inherent directionality.

We work with the principles of stretch and placement at the barre, on the floor, and in short movement combinations that travel or remain in place. We encourage the body to integrate the small, subtle articulations and connections. We focus on the deep connections of support through the skeleton, freeing the legs and the spine, connecting the pelvis to the legs, the upper body to the lower body, the feet to the ground and the skull to the feet.

In daily class we address these principles in layers, building our foundation, interweaving theory and practice. We connect to the earth through our feet and legs, enabling us to stride out into our lives with purpose and confidence.

Although this class works best for those familiar with Klein Technique™, continuing the process of embodiment, it is open to all. Some dance experience helpful.

Based on the sequences and work of Susan Klein and Colette Barry(1977-79), it has been further developed and investigated by Susan Klein, and then Barbara Mahler – the first certified Klein Technique™ teacher in 1988.

Accessibility Notes

  • This class includes auditive guidance.
  • For access information about Gibney’s facilities refer to their website.

To request ASL interpretation or Audio Description, please email accessibility@movementresearch.org, subject line “ASL/Audio Description Request, Barbara Mahler” at least three (3) weeks prior to the date you plan to attend.

For access-related questions and requests, please contact accessibility@movementresearch.org, subject line “Barbara Mahler.”

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In-Person

    To register visit Gibney´s Class Schedule:

    Location

    Gibney at 280 Broadway
    280 Broadway (Enter at 53A Chambers Street)
    New York, NY 10007

    • Get the Brown - BMT Nassau Street Line numbers: J , Z to Chambers Street
    • Get the Yellow - BMT Broadway Line numbers: N , R to City Hall
    • Get the Red - IRT Broadway – Seventh Avenue Line numbers: 1 , 2 , 3 to Chambers Street
    • Get the Blue - IND Eighth Avenue Line numbers: A , C to Chambers Street
    • Get the Green - IRT Lexington Avenue Line numbers: 4 , 5 , 6 to Brooklyn Bridge - City Hall

    Faculty

    Barbara Mahler

    Barbara Mahler

    Barbara Mahler is a long standing active member of the NYC dance community, as a choreographer, movement educator, performer and body worker. In her heart she is a dancer and an ever always mover.

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