About Amanda Jane

Amanda Jane Avis began her exploration of  movement as a child.  Her very early dance training sparked an intense curiosity of anatomy and physiology, which led her to study the amazing human body after receiving her B.A. in dance from UCLA in 1996. 

Amanda Jane earned her certification in Pilates from Long Beach Dance Conditioning in 1998 and taught in many studios in Los Angeles.  She received her certification as both a Gyrotonic and Gyrokinesis instructor through White Cloud Studios in 1999, following her contract as a dancer for Princess Cruises and becoming a member of
Nannette Brodie Dance Theatre. 

Amanda Jane then moved to Chicago to dance and teach the movement modalities she so loves.  She danced for Joel Hall Dance Center, the Black Orchid, Van Collins Movement Project, Dance Chicago and the Chicago Bulls Luvabulls dance team.  It was in this city where she had the opportunity to apprentice under Juergen Bamberger in a Gyrotonic and Gyrokinesis training program.

Upon returning to Los Angeles, Amanda Jane went back to Nannette Brodie Dance Theatre as a company member and soloist. Amanda Jane received her certification in Hatha Yoga at White Lotus in the Santa Ynez mountains in 2003. She also opened Mala Motion, an Integrated Fitness Studio in 2003 where she currently sees clients. Amanda Jane earned her certification in Yoga Therapy under the direction of Larry Payne at Loyola Marymount University in 2007 where she gained more knowledge for those clients needing modifications to their sessions and rehabilitation methods. Amanda Jane invites people of all disciplines and levels of athleticism to explore Pilates, Gyrotonic, Gyrokinesis, Yoga and dance.