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Anjali Austin is a seasoned GYROKINESIS® and GYROTONIC® Specialized Master Trainer with over 40 years of experience in these movement modalities. She studied under Hilary Cartwright and Juliu Horvath in the New York City 'White Cloud' studios, where she completed her Gyrotonic Teacher Training under Mr. Horvath and taught in the New York studios. In 2002, Anjali was among the first group to be certified as a Gyrotonic Master Trainer and continues to remain active in the field. As a Specialized Master Trainer she conducts courses in Gyrotonic Levels One and Two, Gyrokinesis Level One, Gyrotoner, and Leg Extension Unit.

Ms. Austin’s career path is indicative of an interdisciplinary lifestyle. Her early training in ballet at San Francisco Ballet School led to thirteen-years of performing with the internationally recognized Dance Theatre of Harlem (1977-1990). There, Austin studied under and performed works with iconic teachers and choreographers Arthur Mitchell, Agnes de Mille, Louis Johnson, Tanaquil Le Clercq, Glen Tetley, Valerie Bettis, Geoffrey Holder, Frederick Franklin, as well as other significant artists of that genre. Ballets she performed included Billy the Kid, Swan Lake (Act II), Serenade, Flower Festival, Dougla, Voluntaries, Concerto Barocco, Prince Igor, Paquita, and Frankie and Johnny - in which she held a vocal role. Also to her credits are PBS television specials Fall River Legend, A Streetcar Named Desire, and Creole Giselle. 

Austin’s next role -- Assistant Professor of Dance at Florida State University’s School of Dance, where she taught ballet, pointe, choreographed, and mentored undergraduate and graduate dance majors. She introduced The Gyrotonic method to the program and was successful in acquiring funding support to purchase each of the specialized pieces of equipment. Rising to the rank of Professor and Chair, she served the institution and community for close to thirty years.

Professor Austin holds an MFA in Interdisciplinary Arts from Goddard College, conducts lectures on the history and legacy of Black classical ballet dancers, teaches master classes in ballet, conducts trainings in Gyrotonic and Gyrokinesis, and is revitalizing her creative prowess as an independent artist.