Instructors
Annie Ahsmann (Owner/GYROTONIC® Instructor)
Annie discovered a passion for ballet at a very young age. She grew up dancing at local studio, Judith Svalander School of Ballet, and continued dancing for 17 years. She studied at the Rock School for Dance Education, Joffrey Ballet Chicago, and Nashville Ballet with hopes of becoming a professional. While still in high school, Annie heard about the GYROTONIC® method through dance and began taking sessions in Downtown Chicago. As times got busy she was no longer able to commute to classes. Later on, she began suffering from severe back pain that inhibited her dancing and eventually caused her to stop. Immediately after, Annie began searching for GYROTONIC® teacher training with a desire to bring the exercise method to the Crystal Lake area. After many unsuccessful visits with multiple doctors and chiropractors, she credits the GYROTONIC EXPANSION SYSTEM® method with her pain relief. She hopes that many people around the area will experience the numerous benefits that the GYROTONIC® method has to offer.
Annie discovered a passion for ballet at a very young age. She grew up dancing at local studio, Judith Svalander School of Ballet, and continued dancing for 17 years. She studied at the Rock School for Dance Education, Joffrey Ballet Chicago, and Nashville Ballet with hopes of becoming a professional. While still in high school, Annie heard about the GYROTONIC® method through dance and began taking sessions in Downtown Chicago. As times got busy she was no longer able to commute to classes. Later on, she began suffering from severe back pain that inhibited her dancing and eventually caused her to stop. Immediately after, Annie began searching for GYROTONIC® teacher training with a desire to bring the exercise method to the Crystal Lake area. After many unsuccessful visits with multiple doctors and chiropractors, she credits the GYROTONIC EXPANSION SYSTEM® method with her pain relief. She hopes that many people around the area will experience the numerous benefits that the GYROTONIC® method has to offer.
