Pilates
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This class is specifically designed and tailored for the needs of dancers to prepare them for the demands of their dance form.Pilates strengthens a dancer’s core and creates better alignment and movement efficiency. It has a focus on improving flexibility and strength for the total body without building bulk. Not surprisingly, some of the first people to use the Pilates Method were dancers such as Martha Graham and George Balanchine. The combination of conditioning, stretching and creating awareness of the body improves technique, flexibility and posture as well as elongating lines and muscles to create a more sculptured physique. Lessons also provide education regarding injury prevention and management. Pilates assists in prolonging the life of a dancer, keeping you strong and building increased awareness regarding the placement and positioning of the body.Pilates will help dancers achieve their goals of dancing to their fullest potential.
Student Levels - Limber Stretch Pilates
- Int LSP for Grade 3 - Int. Foundation
- Adv LSP for Intermediate - Advanced 2
Adult Pilates
This class is a mat based training for men and women and provides practitioners with a coordinated full body exercise routine that promotes strength and flexibility through a series of Pilates exercises to suit all fitness levels. Improved mental focus, a better self-awareness, greater self-confidence, a healthy sense of well-being and a body to be proud of are some of the results that can be expected from exercising the Pilates way. The central aim is to condition the deeper, supporting muscles of the body to improve posture, balance and coordination, and learning how to engage your pelvic floor for greater core strength and stability. Pilates is a powerful whole body workout! The results will leave you physically and mentally connected, balanced, and revitalised.
Adult Levels
- Adult Pilates - suitable for all adults
Teachers
Xanthe Geeves - Principal
ARAD DDTS Diploma (Distinction), Bachelor of Dance, ARAD Solo Seal, Pilates Teaching Diploma
Xanthe Geeves was born in Sydney, Australia. She started studying classical ballet (RAD) at the age of four with Tanya Pearson and later with Jennifer Ham at Ballet Academy Northside, achieving the highest award of Solo Seal in 1998. She also studied Russian Character Dance, Modern Dance and Jazz Ballet. Xanthe Geeves performed extensively in the New South Wales education system in Modern Dance, representing Primary and High School in Selective Regional performance groups, Schools Spectacular and Rock Eisteddfods. At the age of eight she performed with the Queensland Ballet in the production Midsummer Night’s Dream.…MORE
Sonja Schulze
Physiotherapist for Dancers
Sonja Schulze is a dance specialist Physiotherapist and owner of Perform Physiotherapy. The dancer’s dream of effortless performance is a journey of understanding of your body and what makes it move. Sonja feels her role is helping you identify and overcome any roadblocks in your path. Her motto is Clarity of mind is clarity of movement!Sonja has been involved in the education and treatment of dancers for over 20 years. She has consulted to numerous professional companies such as the Australian Ballet, the Royal Ballet and Sydney Dance Company…MORE