(646) 230-9053
414 W 14th St 2nd Fl
New York,
NY
10014
40.7412
-74.006
Neighborhoods: Meatpacking District, Downtown
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The Scene – After studying with three first-generation followers of Joseph Pilates (i.e., Eve Gentry, Romana Kryzanowska and Ron Fletcher), owner Jennifer Kreis went in her own direction. Her intimate studio--an airy respite within earshot of the rumbling trucks of 14th Street--incorporates multiple interests: One half resembles a traditional dance studio with its mirrored wall; the other side is filled with Pilates equipment like the wonder chair, the cadillac and the reformer. Nearby, anatomy charts hang on the wall. – – The Workout – Yoga and dance are part of the…
The Details on 8 Alliance
Have a Ball:
For one of her hybrid classes, Kreis has broadened the variety of movements and positions of her mentors by applying their ideas to the physio ball.
Take Home:
A pioneer of sorts, Kreis had one of the first Pilates videos on the market. Students wishing to exercise at home can choose from over a half-dozen instructional tapes.
Teacher Training:
Wonder where you might study so as to become an instructor? Look no further. Kreis offers a certification program that entails 60 hours of formal lecture, 200 hours of observation, 200 hours of assistant teaching and 200 hours of teaching with supervision at Balance.
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