Pilates & Pilates Based

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: 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: Mods @ Studio Anya

by Sharon Osborne - Classically trained dancer
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Targeted strengthening exercises continued to increase in intensity, and I loved when Melissa introduced props such as the resistance ball and yoga blocks, as they added increased intensity and challenges to my workout.

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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
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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: Pilates/Yoga Fusion @ Covenant Ballet Theatre, Bklyn

by Sharon Osborne - Classically trained dancer

Follow us on Twitter @fitengine Join our Facebook Fan Page Covenant Ballet Theatre CLASS LEVEL: Open Pilates/Yoga Fusion Class Fees: Single Class: $18. 
6-class card: $90. 10-Class card: $150. 12-Class card: $175 15-Class card: $210. 18-Class card: $225. 25-Class card: $250 Date/Time: Pilates/Yoga Fusion: Wednesday, 7:00 – 8:00pm (September 14 – November 30)

BalletFit & Pilates/Yoga attire: comfortable clothing, Pilates/Yoga: yoga [...]

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Class review: Open Yoga/Pilates @ Ballet Academy East, NYC

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

Follow us on Twitter @fitengine Join our Facebook Fan Page BALLET ACADEMY EAST CLASS LEVEL: OPEN YOGA/PILATES Class Fees: $17 per class. 10-card $160. Date/Time: Click here and download schedule INSTRUCTOR: Courtney Connor FE Reporter: Djuna Passman  CLASS BEST SUITED FOR: Former dancer or athlete, beginning-advanced fitness enthusiasts CLASS BEST TAKEN FOR: Total body toning and stretching Note: This studio [...]

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Class review: BarWorks @ YogaWorks Soho, NYC

by Djuna Passman -Int/Adv modern Dancer. Advanced in Yoga and Pilates
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Follow us on Twitter @fitengine Join our Facebook Fan Pag YogaWorks Soho CLASS LEVEL: OPEN BARWORKS Class Fees: YogaWorks studio is membership based. You can select from different types of membership levels including "drop in" and "nationwide". Be prepare to create a profile. You will not know the price of your membership until you provide your [...]

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

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