Foundation Dance Class Series Mat Pilates & Yoga Flow at Modega LIC

Join us for a foundations classes in Mat Pilates and dance inspired Yoga flow taught by guest teachers at Modega Studio in Long Island City.
About this Event

Join us for foundations classes in Mat Pilates and dance inspired Yoga flow taught by guest teachers at Modega Studio in Long Island City.

*Free RSVP for an e-mail reminder, but not required to attend; walk-ins welcome!

Location: Modega Studio

11-05 44th Ave, Queens, NY 11101

Transportation: 7 Train to Court Square Station, E train to Court Sq 23rd St, F train to 21st St Queensbridge Station. Limited street parking.

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We invite you to try Ballet and Yoga classes, part of QDF's Foundation Series! Proficient dancers trained in a different technique are welcome to take class. Free to attend, professional open level.

2:00-3:00pm Mat Pilates for Dancers with Charisse

"I will be teaching the very foundational method of Pilates. We dive deep into breath work, working our deep core 360 degree muscles. Working into all planes of the body flexion and extension. Focus and bringing awareness to our alignment, strength, and how to create space in the body! Mat Pilates is the very method that changed my body as a young dancer and gave me the tools to strengthen my body so I could be more powerful and expressive while dancing!"

Charisse is a native of Kansas City Mo. She moved to NYC in 1998 to study at The Ailey School. Throughout her professional dance career she discovered the benefits of Pilates and became certified in 2008 through The Physical Mind Institute and The Lab with Lawson Harris in Dumbo Brooklyn. She has spent the last 17yrs in NYC fine tuning her teaching style while working with clients of all walks of life in different chapters of their life. Charisse has always been passionate about movement and self expression. Pilates has been the ultimate injury prevention method and philosophy that has kept not only her body strong but her mind sharp as well. She loves to help clients become stronger, more knowledgeable about their own bodies and teaches methods how to maintain desired goals. Charisse hold certifications in pre/ postnatal, The Garuda Method, IIN, Cancer Exercise Specialist. Along with her holistic approach to movement and teaching she continues to draw inspiration to these methods: Alexander Technique, Feldenkrais Method, The Garuda Method, Lesley Powell, Kathy Grant and of course Joseph Pilates!

3:30-4:30pm Spine and Core Movement with Billy Blanken

Join QDF choreographer Billy Blanken for a dance inspired yoga flow! Class focuses on breath and circular movement and spirals rather than static poses and held balances. Come move, breathe and enjoy a gentle restorative flow with a focus on smooth connected movements across your spine and core. Please bring your own yoga mat!

Photo Credit: Robin Michals