The Classes
PILATES FOR DANCE - TAKE THE EXPERIENCE - RELEASE THE DANCER - Lauren Bryden
Join Lauren for a fun and creative class available to all levels and abilities, no previous dance experience necessary, just come with an open mind and be willing to move,
This class embodies artistry, quality of movement with a strong emphasis on breathing, alignment and core support. We will explore the Pilates principles through choreographed and rhythmical exercises aimed at strengthening the body and challenging stability. Reminding ourselves that Pilates is about movement quality. Feeling strong, long and free.
The principles integral to dance training will be emphasised in the Pilates for dancers class. Laurens class brings our attention to the importance of deep core support, pelvic alignment, allowing for fluid and controlled movement throughout the rest of the body. These skills can then be taken off the mat and into the dance studio!!
Lauren trained with the Royal Ballet in London for 8 years and danced professionally with companies around the World, including Scottish Ballet, The Royal Ballet and English National Ballet. Lauren will share with you her programme of ‘Pilates exercises for dancers’, reminding us that Pilates is an integral part of life for a dancer. And that we all love to dance.
Join Lauren for a fun and creative class available to all levels and abilities, no previous dance experience necessary, just come with an open mind and be willing to move,
This class embodies artistry, quality of movement with a strong emphasis on breathing, alignment and core support. We will explore the Pilates principles through choreographed and rhythmical exercises aimed at strengthening the body and challenging stability. Reminding ourselves that Pilates is about movement quality. Feeling strong, long and free.
The principles integral to dance training will be emphasised in the Pilates for dancers class. Laurens class brings our attention to the importance of deep core support, pelvic alignment, allowing for fluid and controlled movement throughout the rest of the body. These skills can then be taken off the mat and into the dance studio!!
Lauren trained with the Royal Ballet in London for 8 years and danced professionally with companies around the World, including Scottish Ballet, The Royal Ballet and English National Ballet. Lauren will share with you her programme of ‘Pilates exercises for dancers’, reminding us that Pilates is an integral part of life for a dancer. And that we all love to dance.
“Twisted Pilates” with Sabrina Simpson
A unique flowing Pilates class that will incorporate some aspects of yoga.
Be ready to explore new movement patterns that challenge your strength, balance and flexibility.
During the session we are focusing on the muscles around our waist!
A session for all you curious, playful and adventurous beings. Be ready to open your mind and move.
A unique flowing Pilates class that will incorporate some aspects of yoga.
Be ready to explore new movement patterns that challenge your strength, balance and flexibility.
During the session we are focusing on the muscles around our waist!
A session for all you curious, playful and adventurous beings. Be ready to open your mind and move.
HACK YOUR MAT: JOE’S TRAVELLING CIRCUS OF PROPS AND GIZMOS - Ellie Carr
Long before the days of foam rollers and spiky balls, Joe Pilates had his own toys and props to add oomph to your Contrology workout. Ellie will unpack her suitcase of Joe Pilates lesser known gizmos, the foot and toe correctors, breathicizer and bean bag. She will share DIY versions of the gizmos, so you can discover how these small toys help you activate mind, muscle and breath to hack your mat practise and help you feel things that can be hard to find with just you, a mat and gravity.
We will have 15 minutes of playing with Joe’s gizmos then take to the floor for a condensed, traditional mat class following the original order and some archival moves that Ellie has learned in her intensive training.
Long before the days of foam rollers and spiky balls, Joe Pilates had his own toys and props to add oomph to your Contrology workout. Ellie will unpack her suitcase of Joe Pilates lesser known gizmos, the foot and toe correctors, breathicizer and bean bag. She will share DIY versions of the gizmos, so you can discover how these small toys help you activate mind, muscle and breath to hack your mat practise and help you feel things that can be hard to find with just you, a mat and gravity.
We will have 15 minutes of playing with Joe’s gizmos then take to the floor for a condensed, traditional mat class following the original order and some archival moves that Ellie has learned in her intensive training.
3D Thoracic Moves - Becky Spellmen
This class has a focus on the thoracic spine. Which is crucial for full spine and breathing function and allowing effective Pilates practise. The thoracic spine can move in different ways, forwards, backwards, sideways, rotating & all of these at the same time as a 3D movement. This area of the spine can easily be neglected in daily life. The mechanics of breathing are affected at the thoracic spine as the area of rib articulation. Free rib movement ensures effective breathing ability.
In this class we will be looking at optimal movement skills at the thoracic level & also how you can use breathing techniques to keep this area mobile.
This class has a focus on the thoracic spine. Which is crucial for full spine and breathing function and allowing effective Pilates practise. The thoracic spine can move in different ways, forwards, backwards, sideways, rotating & all of these at the same time as a 3D movement. This area of the spine can easily be neglected in daily life. The mechanics of breathing are affected at the thoracic spine as the area of rib articulation. Free rib movement ensures effective breathing ability.
In this class we will be looking at optimal movement skills at the thoracic level & also how you can use breathing techniques to keep this area mobile.