Originally developed in Europe by Rudolf Steiner and his collaborators from 1911 on, eurythmy was part of the great cultural and artistic upheaval of that period.  First public performances were taking place alongside those of the Ballet Russe, Isadora Duncan, and all the other great dance innovations sweeping through Europe.  Eurythmy is currently better known in Europe, where there are countless companies and eurythmy therapists, and where it is a mandatory subject in K-12 classroom un hundreds of Waldorf/Steiner schools.

In this sister stage art to dance and mime, whose deeper ancestry lies in the ancient temple dances of the Greek Mysteries, eurythmists strive to express those dynamic formative forces with which a poet or composer is in touch during the process of creation. Sometimes called “visible speech” and “visible song,” the whole human being – body, soul, and spirit – becomes an instrument that “sounds” in space. Tuning this instrument eurythmically can help to ground, center, and harmonize individuals and groups, as well as help them become more fluid and more deeply expressive.

Dedicated to developing the soul’s range and malleability in much the same way that the physical body can be trained, eurythmy is also sometimes known as “soul gymnastics.” It is a superb medium for experiencing the relationship between individual and community needs, and for developing the sensitivity to strike a healthy balance between them.

Marcel Marceau called eurythmy “pure poetry in motion.”

2011-12 marked the 100th anniversary of the birth of eurythmy and was celebrated as such around the world. Sound Circle Eurythmy also gave special performances, and directors David- Michael and Glenda Monasch also created the first ever Eurythmy Celebration with classes, workshops, and a performance in Cuernavaca, Mexico.