Don Friedewald

About

 

Don Friedewald is a GYROKINESIS® and GYROTONIC® Specialized Master Trainer based in New York City.   Originally from Miami, Don studied music and attended collage at Florida International University earning a B.A. in dance.    While in school he began dancing professionally with the Florida Grand Opera, and other local dance companies.  It was at this time he was introduced to the GYROTONIC EXPANSION SYSTEM® and was amazed at this intelligent movement modality and what possibilities it could bring to his dancing and further more into every day life.  Since Moving to NY in 2004 Don furthered his investigation to practicing and teaching GYROTONIC® and GYROKINESIS® as a full time teacher with a private clientele and for teachers as an educator.  Don is co-founder and owner of Union Square GYROTONIC® located in New York City, NY.  For the past 8 years Don has been studying extensively with Juliu Horvarth the founder of the method, traveling 3 to 4 months out of the year to study and assist in the educational process.  It is with great pleasure and joy to be able to share this work and opportunity with others and continue to learn and grow as a teacher. He enjoys working with clients of all ages and abilities ranging from professional dancers and elite athletes, to anyone wanting to feel more at home in their bodies.  His teaching is clear and respectful of each individual's growth and path.  Teaching a wide variety of clientele Don teaches on all the specialized equipment; additionally he has spent time studying Paul Horvath's Shoulder Girdle, Pelvic Girdle and Scoliosis therapeutic courses, and applications for hip replacements. He has had great success working with clients with various injuries ranging from disc herniations, to every day aches and pains. Don enjoys a playfulness of movement and hopes to share this with others.

My Qualifications

  • GYROTONIC® Apprentice
  • GYROTONIC® Trainer
  • GYROTONIC® Pre-Trainer
  • GYROTONIC® Jumping Stretching Board Master Trainer
  • GYROTONIC® Specialized Master Trainer
  • GYROTONER® Master Trainer
  • GYROTONIC® Archway, Level 2 Master Trainer
  • GYROTONIC® Archway, Level 1 Master Trainer
  • GYROTONER® Program 1 Master Trainer
  • GYROTONER® Program 2 Master Trainer
  • GYROTONIC® Master Trainer
  • GYROKINESIS® Apprentice
  • GYROKINESIS® Trainer
  • GYROKINESIS® Pre-Trainer
  • GYROKINESIS® Level 2 Beginner Master Trainer
  • GYROKINESIS® Master Trainer
  • GYROKINESIS® Happy Moves Master Trainer
  • GYROKINESIS® Lotus Blossom, Program 2 Master Trainer
  • GYROKINESIS® Breathing Course Intensive Master Trainer
  • GYROKINESIS® Lotus Blossom, Program 1 Master Trainer
  • GYROKINESIS® Final Certificate Course Master Trainer
  • GYROKINESIS® Cardiovascular Breathing Courses, Progression 1 Master Trainer
  • GYROKINESIS® Cardiovascular Breathing Courses, Progression 2 Master Trainer
  • GYROKINESIS® Cardiovascular Breathing Courses, Progression 3 Master Trainer

My Training

  • GYROTONIC® Level 1 Pre-Training Course
  • GYROTONIC® Level 1 Foundation Course
  • GYROTONIC® Level 1 Final Certificate Course
  • GYROTONIC® Leg Extension Unit Course
  • GYROTONIC® Applications for the Pelvic Girdle
  • GYROTONIC® Applications for the Shoulder Girdle
  • GYROTONIC® Archway (as single course-legacy)
  • GYROTONER® Course- 4 days (legacy)
  • GYROTONIC® Applications for Scoliosis
  • GYROTONIC® Level 2, Program 1 Pre-Training Course
  • GYROTONIC® Level 2, Program 2 Pre-Training Course
  • GYROTONIC® Level 1 as a Musical Journey
  • GYROTONIC® Level 2, Program 1 Course
  • GYROTONIC® Level 2, Program 2 Course
  • GYROTONIC® Archway Level 1 Course
  • GYROTONIC® Archway Level 2 Course
  • GYROTONIC® Pre-Trainer Update Course
  • GYROTONIC® Jumping-Stretching Board Course
  • GYROTONIC® Level 1 Update Course
  • GYROTONER® Course- 4 days (legacy)
  • GYROTONER® Course- 6 days (legacy)
  • GYROTONIC® Pre-Trainer Update Course
  • GYROTONIC® Pre-Trainer Update Course
  • GYROTONIC® Pre and Post Natal Applications
  • GYROKINESIS® Level 1 Pre-Training Course
  • GYROKINESIS® Level 1 Foundation Course
  • GYROKINESIS® Level 1 Final Certificate Course
  • GYROKINESIS® Breathing Course (legacy)
  • GYROKINESIS® Rejuvenation Course
  • GYROKINESIS® Level 2 Beginner Course
  • GYROKINESIS® Level 2 Course
  • GYROKINESIS® Level 1 Update Course
  • GYROKINESIS® Breathing Course Intensive
  • GYROKINESIS® Rejuvenation Course
  • GYROKINESIS® Happy Moves Course
  • GYROKINESIS® Lotus Blossom, Program 1 Course
  • GYROKINESIS® Cardiovascular Breathing Course- Progression 1
  • GYROKINESIS® Cardiovascular Breathing Course- Progression 2
  • GYROKINESIS® Cardiovascular Breathing Course- Progression 3
  • GYROKINESIS® Pre-Trainer Update Course
  • GYROKINESIS® Lotus Blossom, Program 2 Course

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“The ultimate aim is to be at home in one’s body, to be at one with the nature of oneself, and to experience exercise as a creative and delightful experience.”
– Juliu Horvath