BY MAGGIE FAIRLEY
“Barre class is a full-body ballet inspired workout that blends different exercise styles together including ballet, Pilates, and yoga.” - Shannon Perez, Barre Class Instructor
NJDTE is thrilled to be offering Barre Classes taught by faculty member Shannon Perez. A FREE TRIAL CLASS will be on Wednesday, October 20th, 10:00am-11:15am and each Wednesday thereafter starting October 27th. This will be the first time offering Barre Class at NJDTE, and we are very excited to kick it off with a free trial.
ABOUT THE INSTRUCTOR:
Shannon Perez is a certified Barre instructor. She began studying dance at a young age in Parlin, New Jersey. She studied at Boston Ballet School, Dance Stop Dance Education Center, and New Jersey Dance Theatre Ensemble. Shannon holds a Bachelor of Fine Arts Degree in Contemporary Dance from The Boston Conservatory, where she worked with an incredible array of artists. Shannon has had the opportunity to perform works by Aaron Atkins, Parren Ballard, Al Blackstone, Jean Emile, Larry Keigwin, Jose Limon, Andrea Miller, Alwin Nikolai, Daniel Pelzig, Stephen Pier, Katarzyna Skarpetowska, Paul Taylor, Twyla Tharp, and Robert Moses, for whom she served as rehearsal director. She furthered her teaching experience at the Boston Ballet School and Concord Academy alongside Richard Colton. Shannon joined Ballet Inc. in April, 2014 and continues to perform in New York City and throughout the U.S.
Shannon Perez is a certified Barre instructor. She began studying dance at a young age in Parlin, New Jersey. She studied at Boston Ballet School, Dance Stop Dance Education Center, and New Jersey Dance Theatre Ensemble. Shannon holds a Bachelor of Fine Arts Degree in Contemporary Dance from The Boston Conservatory, where she worked with an incredible array of artists. Shannon has had the opportunity to perform works by Aaron Atkins, Parren Ballard, Al Blackstone, Jean Emile, Larry Keigwin, Jose Limon, Andrea Miller, Alwin Nikolai, Daniel Pelzig, Stephen Pier, Katarzyna Skarpetowska, Paul Taylor, Twyla Tharp, and Robert Moses, for whom she served as rehearsal director. She furthered her teaching experience at the Boston Ballet School and Concord Academy alongside Richard Colton. Shannon joined Ballet Inc. in April, 2014 and continues to perform in New York City and throughout the U.S.
WHAT IS BARRE?
Barre class is a full-body ballet inspired workout that blends different exercise styles together including ballet, Pilates, and yoga.
Barre class is a full-body ballet inspired workout that blends different exercise styles together including ballet, Pilates, and yoga.
I HAVE NEVER TAKEN A BARRE CLASS, WHAT SHOULD I EXPECT?
Barre class uses the barre, a mat, and sometimes other equipment including free weights, exercise bands, and exercise balls. The class will target multiple different areas of your body including arms, legs, core, and glutes. The exercises are set at a slow pace and aim to build strength and flexibility. It is a low-impact workout, so you don’t need to worry about jumping. All levels of experience are welcome!
Barre class uses the barre, a mat, and sometimes other equipment including free weights, exercise bands, and exercise balls. The class will target multiple different areas of your body including arms, legs, core, and glutes. The exercises are set at a slow pace and aim to build strength and flexibility. It is a low-impact workout, so you don’t need to worry about jumping. All levels of experience are welcome!
| WHAT ARE THE BENEFITS OF BARRE? The benefits of Barre include improved muscle definition, greater flexibility and better posture. Barre class is inspired by ballet, but you don’t need to be a dancer to come to class.
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WHAT SHOULD I WEAR?
Wear something you feel comfortable moving in, and bring sticky socks if you have them or bare feet work just fine!
WHAT DO YOU ENJOY MOST ABOUT TEACHING BARRE?
My favorite part about teaching Barre classes is definitely the clients! I love helping people feel good and find what works for them. Everybody is different and will move differently, but when done properly this workout provides confidence and results. There’s something in it for everyone!
Wear something you feel comfortable moving in, and bring sticky socks if you have them or bare feet work just fine!
WHAT DO YOU ENJOY MOST ABOUT TEACHING BARRE?
My favorite part about teaching Barre classes is definitely the clients! I love helping people feel good and find what works for them. Everybody is different and will move differently, but when done properly this workout provides confidence and results. There’s something in it for everyone!
DATES AND RATES:
October 20th, Wednesday 10:00am-11:15am FREE TRIAL CLASS
October 27th, Wednesday 10:00am-11:15am
Rates: $23/for a 5-Class Card and $21/ for a 10-Class Card
For more info please contact [email protected]
October 20th, Wednesday 10:00am-11:15am FREE TRIAL CLASS
October 27th, Wednesday 10:00am-11:15am
Rates: $23/for a 5-Class Card and $21/ for a 10-Class Card
For more info please contact [email protected]
