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Katie Aggen

Katie Aggen received her Pilates Certification in San Francisco in 2004 under the direction of Carol Appel, completing over 650 hours of training on the mat, reformer, cadillac and wunda chair. She has had the pleasure of teaching private sessions and group classes in both SF (at Body Kinetics, Pilates on Page, Bay Club Marin, and SF Tennis Club) and New York (at Body Evolution, NYC Pilates, Sanctuary Pilates, Clay, Crunch, Power Pilates and DNA.) In addition to Pilates, Katie is a modern dancer and practices yoga. She pulls from her dance, yoga and Romana-based Pilates training to create a well rounded, challenging and enjoyable class.

Class Description
Based on the classic principles of Pilates, class begins by focusing on breath and alignment and encourages more concentration and precision as it progresses. Details are given for newer students and reminders for more advanced students, so each can work at their deepest level. All ranges of movement are addressed (flexion, extension, side-bending and rotation) in prone, supine, side-lying and quadruped positions; active stretches are incorporated throughout the class. Overall, the class emphasizes alignment and intention, to strengthen rather than strain muscles, and guides students to feel taller and stronger.

Devika Wickremesinghe

Devika is a movement artist interested in cultivating active and joyous balance. After sustaining an injury, Devika discovered her love of Pilates and the possibilities it offers dancers at the Kane School of Core Integration. A dancer and yogi, Devika teaches Kids Yoga through Asana Alphabet, an organization that develops after-school programs in NYC elementary schools. She currently makes work with Mariangela Lopez’ ACCIDENTAL MOVEMENT, Ana Isabel Keilson, and alexanDance.

Class Description
Starting from the breath and an understanding of our anatomy, this class will focus on using core stability to increase range of motion and strength. We will address with specificity the muscles of stabilization while experiencing a full body workout. Sustaining the body through this method, we will help prevent injury, and harness our dynamic power as movers.

Julie Turner

Julie Turner has been on faculty at Dance New Amsterdam since 2009. Julie received her Basic Pilates Mat certificaiton from DNA with Teri Steele in May 2007. She has continued her education with the Stability Ball Course at DNA. She has also taken Mat level 2 at movements afoot as well as Prenatal, Osteoporosis, Bone Rhythms, and Body Release workshops with Erika Bloom Pilates Plus._

Class Description

Beginner & Intermediate Mat: This class is perfect for anyone beginning or wishing to deepen their Pilates Practice. Julie gives Pilates exercises and detailed descriptions of the movement principles involved in the exercise. She helps students find proper alignment and encourages them to move in a more efficient way.

Slow Intermediate Stability Ball: This class is designed to transition students from Pilates mat to Pilates with the Stability ball. Julie teaches the core principles of Pilates while flowing between exercises to keep the students focused and centered. Each exercise on the ball is structured to increase balanced muscle development, strength, and control while giving the students a sufficient work out.

Aimee Ehrman

Aimee Ehrman began studying Pilates in 2006, after sustaining an injury in dance. In 2010 she completed her Basic Pilates Mat Certification with Steele Pilates and recently completed, a first of its kind, Advanced Pilates Mat Certification with Steele Pilates. She is certified in all levels of Mat, Mat with Props, including Stability Ball, Pre and Post Natal Pilates, as well as Pilates for Aging Populations. Along with her technical knowledge of anatomy and Pilates, Aimee utilizes her years of experience with dance to promote health and strength, through proper alignment and movement of the body. Aimee teaches at various studios and gyms throughout Manhattan and Brooklyn.

Class Description

Beginner Pilates Mat: This class is designed to provide and reinforce a deep foundation of the Pilates Core Principles. Our work will begin by centering around the building of healthy neuromuscular patterns. Exercises will be designed to challenge and increase core and overall muscular strength, length and range of motion. Discussions about proper placement, body alignment, and anatomy will be encouraged. Modifications will be given per individual need. All levels are welcome.

Intermediate Pilates Mat: This class is an extension of the Beginner Mat class. This class works at a faster pace with more complex exercises and sequences. Exercises will increase and challenge endurance, fluidity and range of motion. Modifications will be given per individual need.

Amy Moore

Amy Moore is a choreographer, performance artist, educator, and improviser.  She holds a Bachelor of Fine Arts Degree, Dance Performance, from the University of South Florida, Tampa.  Upon relocating to New York City in 2010, her intrinsic love for the human body and movement exploration fueled a curiosity to delve further into Pilates.  She completed the STEELE Pilates Advanced Mat Certification Course in the spring of 2011, which includes the use of small props, exercise for the aging population, and also pre-post natal women.  Amy currently teaches in various settings throughout New York City.

Class Description

This is an open, multi-level Pilates class that focuses on defining the core principles in order to move forward onto various sequences.  By aiming to deepen proprioceptive neuromuscular awareness, we consistently focus our attention on accessing a new range of flexibility, mobility, strength, and balance.  Fine tuning one’s own awareness to remain attentive to correct form is of utmost importance.  Phrases and sequences will be explored, built upon, and varied in order to challenge and increase endurance.