Sharon Wehner

Dance and Movement Coaching

Intentional Movement~Inspired Life

For people who want to feel empowered in their bodies and embrace the beauty of movement in their lives

I believe that our bodies are meant to move, and that each of us has inner wisdom that guides us to be strong, resilient and healthy. Movement is a powerful healer, and when we move with intention, we access the deep intelligence within us that knows how to thrive.

Through holistic movement, whether Dance, Yoga, or GYROKINESIS® and GYROTONIC® methods, we can uncover joy and freedom in our bodies.

Discover how creating ease and grace in your physical health can overflow into all areas of your life.

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Programs

Dance & Movement Coaching

Intentional and holistic movement revitalizes your body and soul, allowing you to reclaim greater freedom, ease and joy in your life. Specializing in:

Ballet

GYROTONIC® and GYROKINESIS® Methods

Yoga

Dance for Parkinson’s and Limited Mobilities

Reiki

Nutrition Coaching

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Who Can benefit from Dance and Movement Coaching…Do any of these sound like you?

I want to take my current dance training to the next level, improving my skills and body awareness
I love to move and dance, but I have some mobility challenges
I am less flexible than I used to be and I want to reclaim my agility
I want to condition and tone my entire body in a way that feels good
I want to transform my pain and stiffness into fluidity and strength

Whether Dance, yoga, or GYROTONIC® and GYROKINESIS® Methods, Choose your path to creating joy and freedom in your body!

I offer a variety of training and pricing options, including:

Group Classes
Private and Semi-private Lessons
Combination Packages of Classes and Private Lessons

GYROTONIC® and GYROKINESIS® are registered trademarks of Gyrotonic Sales Corp and are used with their permission.

Class Schedule

Youth Mentorship

RISE–The Empowered Dancer is an innovative Holistic Coaching Program for Teen and Pre-professional Dancers, designed to address the physical, mental and emotional challenges of serious dance training. Dancers will learn to cultivate supportive Mind-sets, Health-sets and Heart-sets, so that they can Rise to their fullest potential as Dancers and Empowered young women.

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Program Includes:

One-on-one Private Mentoring
Specialized Group Workshops
Peer-support Group Sessions

Who is this Program for?

Teen and Pre-professionals Dancers who:

Are driven and passionate about dance
Want to enhance their current training with experienced and personalized coaching
Need extra guidance to navigate the challenges of serious dance training
Want to feel strong and empowered in their bodies
Are craving more depth and holistic perspective to their dance experience

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A little about me

I first entered a ballet studio when I was three years old and have never really left. I spent most of my life dancing, either in the studio or on stage.

After a 22-year career as a Principal Dancer with the Colorado Ballet, I continue to dance and perform. My current focus includes teaching others how to find their joy and voice through dance and movement.

I found that dance and movement can be a form of healing. Today, I use a mixture of my expertise in dance and other modalities to help people of all walks of life find healing, joy, and freedom in their bodies and lives.

Whether the avenue is Dance, Yoga, GYROKINESIS® and GYROTONIC® Methods, Nutrition coaching, or Mentoring, I love serving as a guide on their personal journey’s of health and vitality.

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Testimonials

See how others are finding joy and empowerment through dance and movement coaching

“I came to Sharon with big dreams, and lots of things to overcome.

I feel I have the most amazing mentor, and it’s giving me such confidence and an ability to be so much more calm than I normally am (I am not naturally very good at being calm and relaxing). I feel I can really hone in on the things I need in healing, with technique, with anxiety, etc. She has given me and continues to give me all kinds of exercises for my physical, mental, and emotional health. I also have someone that I can talk to, come to with worries and problems-whether it’s that I didn’t achieve something I wanted to in class, want to work on a particular step, having a bad ankle or hip day, or am not as far along in my recovery with something particular, or am feeling anxious about something-really anything!

I have come so far working with her. My hip has calmed down and keeps improving, my ankle continues to improve, my confidence is increasing, my anxiety is getting better. I feel so incredibly lucky to have Sharon as a mentor, and I highly recommend her.

I really believe any dancer can benefit from working with Sharon, especially those of us that are pre-professionals or young professionals. I can’t recommend her or the Rise program more highly! She has such a wealth of expertise and experience, and has had such an amazing career that we can all learn from. With her ballet expertise being combined with Gyrokinesis/Gyrotonics, yoga, etc. you couldn’t find a better mentor!”

Avivah Kissik

Pre-professional Dancer

“My intentions when I started working with Sharon were to gain strength, more mobility and hopefully become more aware of my body structurally.

My experience has been more than I ever could have expected in a very positive way. Sharon is a godsend for me. She understands the body and it’s workings in a way that has helped me in the most important way for me and that is mobility!!! The gyrokinesis class premise helps me get in touch with areas in my body that promote strength, flexibility and also done in a “peaceful” body experience. It is a mind/body experience. I take her classes and also take private classes with her as well. She is a miracle worker!”

Sharon Fox

“I feel like I have grown so much since working with Sharon. She has helped me feel comfortable in trusting myself and my abilities in all areas of life. She also helped me realize that digging into the process of growth is so beautiful and rewarding.

Working with Sharon has been incredibly fulfilling and inspiring. She takes the time to guide me through thought processes to discover what options are best for me and my body. She truly is an amazing mentor and a lover of dance and teaching.”

Madalin Autry

Pre-professional Dancer

Sharon has an excellent understanding of the body and of the different needs of each student.

I had an extremely tight IT band with pain and restriction of movement. I wanted to restore some freedomand range of movement.

I was especially pleased with how the work gets you up out of your hips and elongates your spine… my whole upper body feels more fluid and flexible.

I feel more elongated and lithe. My legs and hips are moving more freely and my range of motion is getting better.

Eve Brady, Director's Assistant at The Chicago Ballet Center

Director's Assistant at The Chicago Ballet Center

I am a 61 year-old lawyer who continues to take adult/professional ballet classes 6 days a week. My body, at my age, is often in pain. I also have scoliosis, which is a further challenge as a dancer.

The GYROKINESIS® class experience has been exceptional, whether in person or by zoom. It has helped to loosed up my hip joints, and also work my core/center in general and for ballet specifically.

Her classes and individual coaching has provided me with specific things to do to address hip pain, help straighten out my spine, even out and strengthen my shoulders, which translates into being able to turn more consistently in ballet class, and to just dance freer and in less pain. She has exceptional knowledge of the GYROTONIC® and GYROKINESIS® platforms, as well as ballet/movement in general, and the workings of the body, both skeletal and muscular.

I can feel the difference in my body when I’m in ballet class since I have started working with Sharon. I am excited to see the benefits of my continuing to work with Sharon both in her classes and in individual sessions.

Beth Goldstein

Lawyer and Dancer

I work in a highly physically intensive job; logging 12K-16K steps daily. I also have experienced back issues/tightness/stiffness/pain for many years.

My experience working with Sharon is pain relieving, limbers me up, refreshing, fun, and easy with Sharon’s guidance and instructions…I always feel so much better afterwards physically and mentally.

I thoroughly enjoy the class and for one who isn’t “into” working out, that’s a huge compliment!

Paula Marks

At first I was a bit dubious. Then I discovered that Gyrokinesis is a wonderful discipline that strengthens the core and increases flexibility.

In particular my psoas muscles have become much stronger. This gives better balance and stability. The exercises have eliminated chronic pains I have had in my hips and shoulders. This is a discipline that truly will let you age gracefully.

It is an excellent program for anyone at any age.

I feel the universe gave me a gift.

Judith Jaeger-Hoffman

“At 73 I need to stay limber & stretch…

My experience working with Sharon is Excellent! Feels good from head to toe. Limbers up all joints. Massages internal organs. Toning effect. Relaxing. Calms & clears my mind to prepare for Ballet or just to start the day!”

Eileen Fenner

“Sharon teaches from a wealth of knowledge and is very attentive to individual needs– always offering alternatives for movements. She is inventive and skillful in creating movement for our Dance for PD classes and creates a safe, welcoming space for us.

Dance for PD has been instrumental in regaining muscle strength and stability and regaining fluidity in my movement as well as rekindling my love of dancing. With the Gyrokinesis classes, my body moves more freely, feels more integrated, and is definitely be more flexible. The breathing and sensory awareness help me feel more grounded and connected.”

Deborah C.