Ballard Movement Arts LLC

Ballard Movement Arts LLC is a one-teacher movement practice in the southwest hills of Portland, Oregon, offering GYROTONIC and FM Alexander Technique lessons rather than conventional dance classes. It is run by Alexandrous (Alex) Ballard, who brings more than 40 years of movement experience. He trained in ballet in New Zealand, became a professional dancer at 17 and spent over 35 years with companies in the USA and Europe, performing principal roles with Cleveland San Jose Ballet, Richmond Ballet and Oregon Ballet Theater. He taught at the School of Oregon Ballet Theater, was adjunct faculty at the University of Oregon and Portland State University, was founding faculty at The Portland Ballet where his Men's Program continues, and served as ballet master for Alberta Ballet from 2011 to 2014. He graduated from the Oregon Center for the Alexander Technique in 2003 and holds several GYROTONIC certifications. An introductory series of three beginning Gyrotonic lessons is offered at $45 per lesson.