“Pilates BY dancers, FOR dancers”

Taught by Melissa Muniz, Certified Master Pilates Instructor & dance 101 teacher

Private & Semi-private Reformer sessions (Duets) are coming to Dance 101!

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Here’s why we are so excited to offer this to you:

Whether you’re new to Pilates or a seasoned practitioner, our Reformer sessions are uniquely curated with a special focus on dance. AND because each session is a Private or a Duet, they’re highly personalized and customized to you – within the Classic Pilates Reformer framework. When you walk into a session, you tell us if there is something specific you wish to strengthen. Every dancer has a wish list. What’s on yours?

Here’s why we feel so strongly about it:

Developed in the early 20th century by Joseph Pilates—who worked directly with legendary dancers like George Balanchine and Martha Graham—the Pilates method, originally called “Contrology,” focuses on strengthening the deep stabilizing muscles of the core. This scientific approach to conditioning builds a resilient, balanced body that can withstand the demands of the highest levels of dance – imagine what it can do for you.

Enhanced core stability:
Pilates’ focus on the deep core muscles (abdominals, pelvic floor, and back), provides the rock-solid foundation needed for higher extensions, stronger balances, and more powerful jumps.
Controlled flexibility:
Pilates promotes active flexibility, allowing dancers to lengthen muscles while maintaining strength and stability. This creates fluid, controlled movement that is both expressive and safe.
Mind-body connection:
Both Dance and Pilates demand mental presence and concentration. Combining them strengthens the dancer’s ability to sense and control their body with greater precision, reducing inefficient movement patterns and enhancing artistry.
Injury prevention:
By strengthening underdeveloped muscle groups and reinforcing proper alignment, Pilates serves as a vital safeguard against common dance injuries.

By integrating the tradition of classical dance training with the intelligent, science-based conditioning of Pilates, dancers can unlock their full potential.

This is what dance 101 is all about.

Details:

Reformer Private & Duet (semi-private) sessions will debut on the schedule begining October 15, 2025.
Duet sessions will open for registration in Mindbody on October 1.
Initially, sessions will be offered Wednesdays – Saturdays, daytime and evenings.
A Duet session fills with 2 participants – so if there’s an opening, jump on it!
Cost: $50 Duet/$100 Private. Class packages and memberships are not accepted at this time.
Registering for a session will be the same process as signing into dance classes. Easy.
12 hour late cancel window. Note: these sessions will waitlist!

Reformer Duets (Semi-privates):

Debuting October 15; Booking available beginning Oct 1. $50. These reformer sessions are limited to 2 participants – just like a class, but smaller. Join Melissa Muniz as she takes you through the Classic Reformer sequences (under a very watchful eye). These Duets are heavily dancer focused, with particular attention to strengthening the feet, the core (for stability) and leg extension. Watch your turns, jumps and kicks greatly improve with this special blend.

Private Reformer Session:

Debuting October 15; Reservations available beginning Oct 1. $100. These 1 on 1 private sessions will take you through the Classic Pilates format with individualized attention to form and execution. Here we are able to focus solely on you and on what you are working to achieve.