The DeRose Method is a course? How does it work?
a) The DeRose Method consists of cultural activities like theoretical classes, practical workshops, parties, dinners, video showings, events, festivals, weekend outings, trips, all aimed at transmitting our Culture through camaraderie and living by example.
b) On the other hand, we have regular classes for beginners and advanced students. These regular classes teach respiratory re-education, stress management, organic body techniques that improve muscle tone and flexibility, and procedures that enhance emotional relaxation and mental concentration.
Who is it for?
Our Method is designed for young adults; nevertheless, this does not mean that those who are older can't practice. It is sufficient to be in good shape and in good health.
Is it associated with any religion or sport? Or, that has nothing to do with it?
No, that has nothing to do with it.
Do people need to sign-up for a membership?
We have plans with varying class frequencies at our Cultural Spaces. Upon enrolling, the practitioner chooses a monthly plan and can participate in numerous cultural activities and regular weekly classes according to the plan chosen, ranging from once per week to everyday.
How long have you been around?
Our Method commemorated 60 years in 2020, although it only developed into its current format a few years ago.
What country initially began to utilize the designation DeRose Method?
The designation DeRose Method began in France, and then expanded to England, Portugal, Italy, Spain and the United States. It is widespread in Brazil and Argentina, where there is a great number of DeRose Method schools.
Is participation in classes, sessions and workshops for a limited time?
The plans can be monthly, quarterly, semi-annual, or annually.
With what periodicity do these activities occur?
• We have cultural activities that occur once a month;
• other activities, once a week;
• the regular classes, with a duration of one hour, occur every weekday between 7:30AM to 8PM, and Saturday morning;
• other activities, like courses and events, take place on the weekdays or the weekends.
The individual chooses to participate in what suits them.
How much time in hours?
The basic plan includes activities nearly everyday and two weekly hour-long regular classes. According to the practitioner's time availability, they can enjoy as much as they want.
Are there closed group classes?
Enrollment is open year round, but activities and classes are subject to limited availability. Since we specialize in offering personalized services we have limited vacancies. Some activities have waiting lists.
What happens at the encounters?
It could be social cultural activities or training techniques.
The cultural activities include video screenings, culinary encounters, lunches, dinners, tours, trips, workshops, lectures, courses, events, reading groups, attending to DeRose festivals, ceremonies, exhibitions, theatrical performances and many others.
On the other hand, in a regular practice we teach respiratory techniques, corporal techniques that develop strength, flexibility, corporal consciousness, as well as muscular relaxation and mental concentration techniques. In general, the regular class lasts about an hour.
What are the practitioners like?
The practitioners are young adults, men and women (about 60% men), mostly between 18 and 48 years old. They are engineers, lawyers, doctors, entrepreneurs, executives, artists, athletes, and students, among many other professions.
