Reviews

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: Pilates Mat @ Ballet Academy East

by Ashleigh - Advanced modern dancer, Advanced in Yoga and Pilates
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Sabra’s sequencing was logical and inclusive, and we were successfully led through a total-body workout. The ab series really got my abs burning!

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Class Review: Lila @ Studio Anya

by Keeley Walsh - Pilates Instructor, athlete, dancer
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My body was left feeling activated, connected, stretched – and I had fun and sweated a ton. This class gets a 5 out of 5 stars!

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Class Review: Semi-Private Circuit @ Studio Anya

by FitEngine
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“I was pleasantly surprised to discover that while this was a reformer class and I did get personal attention, it was so much more.” – Djuna.

“Even the most uncoordinated person can leave this class feeling like a ballerina!” – Keeley.

“I found the reformer both overwhelming and clarifying. It is an effective way to re-train the body to function with proper alignment and efficiency.” – Sharon

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Class Review: AntiGravity Yoga @ Om Factory

by Keeley Walsh - Pilates Instructor, athlete, dancer
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Om Factory claims to combine aerial acrobatics, dance, Pilates, traditional yoga principles, and calisthenics in their AntiGravity yoga classes – which is a tough order to fill! The good news? They delivered. Within the first 20 minutes of class, we went from hanging in a resting-stretching straddle pose to hanging handstands. It was so much fun!

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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: Surfilates @ Bent Pilates

by Djuna Passman -Int/Adv modern Dancer. Advanced in Yoga and Pilates
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I used to surf and now take Pilates classes regularly, but I was not sure exactly how the two forms would be integrated. I was pleasantly surprised to find myself in what was one of the most challenging, beneficial, and fun Pilates-based classes I have taken. I was simultaneously tired and energized, the way one feels after a thorough, full-body workout. My first thought at the close of class was, “I want to take this class every week.” I could definitely feel my low abdominal and upper back muscles the next day.

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Class Review: Anya @ Studio Anya

by Djuna Passman -Int/Adv modern Dancer. Advanced in Yoga and Pilates
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A yoga class without the “Om.”

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Class review: Vinyasa with Katelin @ Yoga People

by Djuna Passman -Int/Adv modern Dancer. Advanced in Yoga and Pilates
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This class left me feeling grounded, open, and like I had gotten a good workout. For experienced yoga students who want to work towards increasing strength and flexibility, give this class a try.

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