Hi Jen. Please explain the concept of your Barefoot Ballet/Pilates class.   This class includes classical Pilates mat exercises with a flare of ballet technique, as well as some basic ballet conditioning movements. It is a class designed for all; both dancers and non-dancers will benefit. It is an opportunity for everyone to experience the grace and poise a ballet class offers. Some benefits of Pilates such as toning, flexibility, improved posture and core strength, efficient movement and body/mind connection go hand in hand with ballet. They are very complimentary to each other.     How did the inspiration for it evolve?   With my roots … [Read more...]

  Ioana is the creator of Kelani, a dance based class that infuses Polynesian movements with core conditioning.  Sort of. It's more than that but difficult for me to describe.  Perhaps the difficulty lies in the not having anything I'm aware of to really compare it to. Hence the following interview.   Let's begin with an explanation of Kelani please. It's such a wonderful mix of movement, I always find it difficult to define when asked. Kelani is an exhilarating holistic Polynesian experience. Intoxicating tribal beats, evocative hip shaking, mind-body-spirit and lyrical grounded movements with an island twist will sweep you away leaving your body drenched & soul … [Read more...]