Dance

Dance Review: NYC10, April 25, 2012

by Nicole Touzien - Advanced Dancer and Advanced Fitness level
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NYC10 is a dance initiative where 10 emerging dance companies are given up to 10 minutes to present their work. This initiative spans 10 months, “providing a platform for artists to expand, explore new repertories, or to simply try something new.” Get a glimpse of the April 25th show by reading reviews of each work.

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Dance Review: NYC10 March 28, 2012

by FitEngine
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The second installation of ten total performances at Dixon Place, the NYC10 showcase series on March 28, 2012 was a diverse showing of emerging artists at various stages of their development. There were some interesting and well-crafted pieces throughout the show.

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Class Review: Trampoline @ S.L.A.M.

by Djuna Passman -Int/Adv modern Dancer. Advanced in Yoga and Pilates
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As a dancer, I found jumping on the trampoline vastly different from jumping on the ground. It took me some time during class to adjust to this new sense of timing. The following day in a dance rehearsal, I needed some time to reacclimate to jumping on the ground again. It was well worth it, though!

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Class Review: Int/Adv Silks @ Heliummm Aerial Dance

by Sharon Osborne - Classically trained dancer

I feel that people who seek a strong core and deep upper body toning would benefit from the physical demands of this class as well as enjoy the the beautiful artistry of the silk work. Instructor Heather Hammond met, challenged, and inspired each student at her individual skill level. The class atmosphere was filled with a concentrated energy that facilitated enthusiastic learning.

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Class Review: Silks @ Heliummm Aerial Dance

by Djuna Passman -Int/Adv modern Dancer. Advanced in Yoga and Pilates
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Silks is far from being a traditional workout or exercise class, but it is definitely a class that will tone your whole body, especially the upper body and abs, while also providing some cardio. Heather’s class was one of the most unique, well-taught, and well constructed classes I have taken.

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Class Review: NYC Ballet Workout @ Sanctuary Pilates

by Keeley Walsh - Pilates Instructor, athlete, dancer

  Follow us on Twitter @fitengine Join our Facebook Fan Page NYC Ballet Workout @ Sanctuary Pilates Class Level: Open (Structured as a Pilates Mat class) Instructor: Taylor Gordon Class best suited for: Fitness enthusiast or dancer Class is best for: Core, hip, and glutes strengthening FE Reporter: Keeley Walsh What is this class about?: The [...]

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Body Ballet @ Center for Dance and Body

by Nicole Touzien - Advanced Dancer and Advanced Fitness level
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This class is a great calorie-burner that strengthens and tones the major muscle groups utilized in a ballet class. For those who would like to work towards taking a beginning ballet class, I would recommend a few weeks to a month of Body Ballet classes first. This way strength and an understanding of some basic ballet exercises are already under your belt.

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Class Review: Absolute Beginner Course @ Joffrey Ballet School

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Follow us on Twitter @fitengine   Join our Facebook Fan Page   Absolute Beginner Ballet Course @ Joffrey Ballet School   Class Level: Absolute Beginner   Tuition & Fees: $420. Registration Fee $20, waived for students already registered at the school.   Date/Time: Monday and Wednesdays 8:30-10:00 p.m., Fridays 8:00-9:30 p.m., and Saturdays 5:00-6:30 p.m. October 17-November [...]

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Class review: Open BalletFit @ Covenant Ballet Theatre, Bklyn

by Sharon Osborne - Classically trained dancer
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Covenant Ballet Theater’s Ballet Fit class is a unique hybrid of pilates, yoga, calisthenics and floor barre with an aim to build strength and mobility throughout the entire body. Our instructor, Helene Parker incorporates some basic yoga such as breath, child’s pose and downward dog with some pilates principle exercises like bridges, spinal extensions and sidekicks with an innovative gentle approach.

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Class review: Dhoonya Fit @ Dhoonya Dance Studio, NYC

by FitEngine
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Follow us on Twitter @fitengine Join our Facebook Fan Page! DhoonyaDance Studio CLASS LEVEL: DHOONYA FIT (Adults) Class fees and specials: ($10 for new students or $30 for unlimited class for 1 week). Price for single class $20 5-Class $90 (use within 2 months) Date/Time: DhoonyaFit classes in NYC are offered Mondays 7-8pm, Wednesdays 7-8 and Saturdays at noon [...]

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