Classes & Course Offerings
Wendy is pleased to offer a variety of group classes (3+ participants) and courses (in-depth study groups). These courses are live, pre-recorded, or online. In person classes are held at The Motion Space unless otherwise noted.
Class and course scheduling is dependent upon participants’ interest and their individual schedules. Contact Wendy prior to registration or if you have a topic for a specific class or course.
Juice Up Those Joints!
Friday, April 10 1:00 – 2:00
FREE – sponsored by Greater Good Health
Do you feel creaky? Do your hands or knees pop when you move? Learn how to release the crackling through simple somatic movement sequences. Let’s grease up compressed joints and regain mobility! Wear comfortable clothes. Primarily seated exercises with some standing. Exercises can be modified to suit your needs.
Register: https://forms.gle/AzbyfD9JmH7ZHvzv7
Location: Greater Good Health 405 Third St. NW, Great Falls
The Body-Mind Connection
Friday, July 24 1:00 – 2:00
FREE – sponsored by Greater Good Health
Our bodies learn and adapt quickly—long before conscious awareness. This class will explore the muscle, skeletal, organ, and fluid minds to help ease movement in daily life. Liquid moves differently than structure. Contents move differently than the container. Lot’s of fun! Don’t worry — It is not what you think. Wear comfortable clothes. Primarily seated exercises with some standing. Exercises can be modified to suit your needs.
Register: https://forms.gle/Yw2Q53wZaqboESZc8
Location: Greater Good Health 405 Third St. NW, Great Falls
The Fabulous Foot!
Friday, October 9 1:00 – 2:00
FREE – sponsored by Greater Good Health
Did you know that your feet are connected to your head, heart, and digestive tract? Wow! This class will explore how the foot is connected to the rest of the body and learn how to realign and release tension.
Register: https://forms.gle/fJczAoPVdmp9J7VD7
Location: Greater Good Health 405 Third St. NW, Great Falls
Adult Ballet Class
check April/May schedule
SUMMER DANCE CLASSES FOR TEENS
(ages 14 – 18)july 7, 8, 9
REGISTER FOR DANCE CLASSES HERE: https://forms.gle/1aXbjQrQxsjSAbi26
Dance & Drawing I
July 7 – 9
3:30 – 4:30
Dance & Drawing combines expressive movement and drawing. No previous dance experience required. Wear comfortable clothes. Socks or dance shoes.
BALLET – Pirouettes
July 7 – 9
4:45 -6:15
Ballet Workshops include a ballet technique class with specific explorations of pirouettes, jumps, and pantomime. Must have 2 – 3 years of ballet technique. Wear ballet attire/hair in bun.
DANCE & DRAWING II
July 14 – `16
3:30 – 4:30
BALLET – Jumps
July 14 – 16
4:45 -6:15
BALLET – PANTOMIME
July 21 – 23
4:45 -6:15
SUMMER ADULT CLASSES
Regsiter for Adult Classes here: https://forms.gle/PVSnNHVw8QrtWXr1A
Adult Ballet
july 7 & 8
6:15 – 7:15
Intro to GYROKINESIS
July 14 &15
6:15 – 7:15
DANCE & DRAWING
July 21 & 22
6:15 – 7:15
Mobility & Strength
See Gyrotonic classes in left column.
The Mind of Touch, a 3-class series exploring the minds of cellular. skeletal, and fluid facilitation through touch and movement.
Embodied Movement Principles, a 3-class series exploring the Connecting Triangles, infant developmental sequences, and the use of leverage.
Contact Wendy for details.
NEW APP for Ballet Teachers
(actually any movement teacher can use this information)
Easily integrate somatics with technique and artistry! Short videos — and no added stress!
Intro Ballet Brilliance App
available on AppleStore or Google Play
Search for app: type Intro Ballet Brilliance
Revitalize Ballet Brilliance FDN
Complete modules in 3-weeks.
Intro Ballet Brilliance and foundational material to integrate somatics directly into your existing curriculum.
Movement Maestro
A deeper dive into the series.
Each of us bring extensive knowledge and experience into our work with our ballet students. Yet, many times we might rely on traditional combinations and rote sequencing. This is often the result of heavy teaching loads, length of school day/year and the myriad of other responsibilities of the dance educator. Our inspiration dissipates into overwhelm, boredom, and frustration.
Developed over a 40-year teaching career, sparks enthusiasm and embodied engagement. It does not require a large time commitment, is easily integrated into your existing combinations, and is easily applicable for all ages and abilities. The modules reinvigorate your passion for teaching and empowers your students’ learning.
- GYROKINESIS® Class (in-person or online)
Intermediate Level
Monday and/or Wednesday
1:00p – 2:00p
Beginning Level
Friday
9:30a – 10:30a
$20 Drop-In
$60 Monthly (1 class per week)
$96 Monthly (2 classes per week)
$120 Month (3-classes per week)
Work on core strength, balance, and flexibility in this flowing class of sequential movements of the spine, arms, and legs. Exercises are easily adapted to all fitness levels. Exercises are seated, on the floor, and standing.
Online Participants – Please register 1-hour prior to start-time.
- GYROTONIC® Private or Shared-Session.
- GYROTONIC® Pre-Training
Are you interested in becoming a licensed GYROTONIC® Trainer? The GYROTONIC® Method is a marvelous tool for helping people of all ages move without pain while building strength, flexibility, and balance. Wendy is a licensed Pre-Trainer of the GYROTONIC® Method who offers a nurturing learning environment. The Motion Space was the first GYROTONIC studio in the state to offer GYROTONIC® & GYROKINESIS® certification courses. Participant maximum: 6.
- The Art of Falling
This is one of the most popular courses at The Motion Space. Learn how to fall down safely.
“I fell down a 15’ embankment on a summer hike. In the midst of the fall, I used what Wendy taught me in class. I credit this class for giving me information that I could use “in the moment” of the fall and I came out of it without serious injury.”
- Reiki Certification
- Understanding the Coronavirus from the Body’s Perspective
This recorded 3-webinar series on the body’s perspective of the coronavirus is available here (link shop page)
- Merging Movement, Mind, & Dance
This course is designed for dance or movement instructors. This course explores dance pedagogy and artistry from the body’s perspectiv
- Private Ballet for Teens – Adults
Wendy offers ½ hour private sessions for teens-adults. Learn the beautiful artistry of ballet movements that increase strength, flexibility, and balance. For novices and professionals.
- Intermediate – Advanced Ballet
Miss Linda’s School of Dance
www.misslindasdance.com
- Somatic Movement Explorations (link to Body-Mind Centering page)
These classes are developed around individuals’ questions. For instance:
I had Covid-19, how can I release my congested lungs?
I keep falling over, how do I work on my vestibular sensory?
I have carpal tunnel syndrome in my wrists. How can I release pain through movement?
I need to make a decision – how does my body guide me through this process?
I am not sleeping. How can movement help me to find restful ease?
How does play help brain development?
- Infant Developmental Sequences (link to infant page)
Our bodies go through movement sequences that support our development from birth, to sitting up, to crawling, to standing, to walking, to running, and onward. These movement sequences are part of our DNA/genome. Understanding how to support your infant or your own movement patterns, will support not only motion, but also brain development from the low brain through the higher cortexes. All of your learning preferences and those of your infant such as choice-making affinities, problem solving, and relationship patterns come from these early infant developmental movement patterns.
How do I support my infant in rolling or sitting?
I have noticed my child moving primarily from the arms. How do I connect the legs and feet?
How does my infant learn how to navigate through space?
How does sensory play a role in infant development?
What are my infant patterns? How do these patterns effect my life today?
“Wendy Masterson is a master teacher that has an incredible insight into the mind body connection. She is able to provide information that can be influential in creating ease in movement and reducing pain. Her classes (coaching) gives you a new perspective towards the way you move that is extremely valuable.”
- R. James
“Thank you for everything that you taught me. You are a true teacher and healer; the best I’ve ever known. Thank you for passing along your wisdom and showing me that there is truth in what I feel.”