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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

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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Class review: Open BalletFit @ Covenant Ballet Theatre, Bklyn

by Sharon Osborne - Classically trained dancer

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

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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Melissa comments on 3 styles of stretch conditioning classes

by Melissa Brading - Advanced Modern dancer (Professional)/Intermediate Fitness Level

FitEngine Reporter Melissa Brading compares three types of similar but very different types of conditioning classes: A.I. flexibility @ Broadway Dance Center (BDC) w/Sally Mae Dunn, Open conditioning barre @ Peridance Capezio Center w/Nina Buisson and Barre a terre @Peridance Capezio Center w/Anabella Lenzu If you had to compare stretch classes what would your comparison be? Open conditioning [...]

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Class review: M.E.L.T. @ Ailey Extension, NYC

by Melissa Brading - Advanced Modern dancer (Professional)/Intermediate Fitness Level

Follow us on Twitter @fitengine Join our Facebook Fan Page! AileyExtension, NYC CLASS LEVEL:  OPEN Fees: Single Class: $17   5-Class card $78 (use within 2 months) DATE/TIME: Sundays from 10:00am-11:00am INSTRUCTOR: Hallee Altman  FE Reporter: Melissa Brading This class is definitely worth trying if you experience any kind of pain or tension or recovering from injuries. [...]

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Class review: Beyond Barre @ Power Pilates-Midtown, NYC

by Djuna Passman -Int/Adv modern Dancer. Advanced in Yoga and Pilates

Power Pilates-Midtown, NYC CLASS LEVEL: Beyond Barre DATE/TIME: Class offered daily INSTRUCTOR: Jenny Gillan FE Reporter: Djuna Passman If you are a dancer, of any level and take class regularly or attend Pilates mat or apparatus classes regularly Beyond Barre offers a fresh and unique way of working on developing and maintaining long, lean muscle [...]

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Class review: Open Conditioning Barre @ Peridance Studios, NYC

by Melissa Brading - Advanced Modern dancer (Professional)/Intermediate Fitness Level

Peridance Studios, NYC CLASS LEVEL: OPEN CONDITIONING BARRE  INSTRUCTOR: Nina Buisson (Tuesdays and Fridays at 5:30pm) Class fees: $17 single class. 5-class card $72.50 FE Reporter: Melissa Brading  Conditioning barre class was the last stop on my floor barre/stretch/strengthen/dance tour. I feel like the dancer needs a “go to” class when it comes to conditioning the [...]

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Class review: Beyond Barre @ Power Pilates NYC

by Melissa Brading - Advanced Modern dancer (Professional)/Intermediate Fitness Level

Beyond Barre @ Power Pilates Midtown CLASS LEVEL: Open DATE/TIME: Class offered daily INSTRUCTOR: Jenny Gillan FE Reporter: Melissa Brading Beyond Barre When I walked in to class, Jenny the instructor introduced herself to me before the class and it turned out she was also a dancer, so I was happy about that. I went upstairs [...]

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