Teaching

 
Paula Bui and Dan Plehal at the Willis Tower Observation Deck. Photo by a helpful bystander, edited by Dan Plehal

Paula Bui and Dan Plehal at the Willis Tower Observation Deck. Photo by a helpful bystander, edited by Dan Plehal

AcroYoga & Partner Acrobatics

Dan teaches a variety of partner practices including AcroYoga, Contact Improvisation, and Circus Partner Acrobatics. He is passionate about proving to people that they are capable of much more than they expect.

Jane Rabinovitz, Dan Plehal, and Mickey Lonsdale in rehearsal with Aura CuriAtlas Physical Theatre. Photo by Joan Gavaler

Jane Rabinovitz, Dan Plehal, and Mickey Lonsdale in rehearsal with Aura CuriAtlas Physical Theatre. Photo by Joan Gavaler

Physical Theatre

Having trained and performed in physically-based theatre for over fifteen years, Dan teaches workshops in physical storytelling, collaboration, devised theatre, mime, contact improv, and mask work, among others.


Dan Plehal. Photo by Ian McLaren

Dan Plehal. Photo by Ian McLaren

Yoga

Specializing in vinyasa, a practice that prioritizes the link between breath and movement, Dan’s classes bring together strength, flexibility, balance, and focus. He received his 200-Hour certification from Nature Yoga Sanctuary in Chicago and has been practicing yoga since 2007.

Dan Plehal. Photo by Traci J Brooks

Dan Plehal. Photo by Traci J Brooks

Handstands & Inversions

Dan loves being upside-down, whether balancing on his hands, arms, head, etc. He gets really nerdy helping students “go to the scary place” and find confidence and comfort while inverted.