About

Ana Jurenec is a professional dancer, movement educator, and Gyrotonic® Trainer based in New York City. As an international ballroom dancer and performer, she has over 15 years of experience integrating somatic practices into movement training and teaching. Ana discovered the Gyrotonic® Method early in her dance career and was drawn to its ability to support alignment, performance, and injury prevention. Guided by Tina Jarc Šifrar in Slovenia, Gyrotonic® became a foundational part of her practice.

Through the physical demands of competition and performance, Ana experienced how Gyrotonic® supports recovery, resilience, and a grounded relationship with the body. Her perspective is informed by her Master’s degree in Psychology, yoga background, and ongoing training as a Dance/Movement Therapist (ADTA). 

After relocating to the U.S. on an O-1 dance-based visa, Ana completed her Gyrotonic® certification with Master Trainer Billy Macagnone and continued training with Master Trainer Miriam Barbosa in Jumping–Stretching Board, Archway and Gyrotonic® Application for Dancers.

Throughout her competitive career, Ana has achieved top placements at national and international ballroom championships, performed at Blackpool Dance Congress, Ballroom Theatre performances like Dance Amore and worked in the U.S. at Fred Astaire and Dance With Me Studios. She is also the founder of Studio Eviana in Slovenia, center dedicated to integrating dance, movement, and well-being.

For Ana, Gyrotonic is a way of coming home to the body, breath, and inner balance, guiding people of all abilities and backgrounds reconnecting with their body and inner wisdom.