Aloha Dance and Pilates Addict,

What a year we have had so far!  Through the good, the bad, and the ugly Upside-Down Dance and Pilates preservers.  All of us here appreciate the resolve and support so many of you have provided for us.  Let’s finish out 2011 on a happy note and move into 2012 full speed ahead.

Audrey and Koh!

Six week series starting the week of Sept 11th, 2011! New StudentsSunday Groundwork I with Adealani Date: Sun 9/11/2011 – 10/16/2011 Time: 9:00 AM – 9:55 AM This is an introductory six week course teaching you the fundamentals of breath, spinal articulation, creating a joint at the hip, creating a neuromuscular efficient shoulder, and creating a three dimensional “center” of support. In addition, each week you will learn a piece of functional anatomy. This course parallels our six DVD series. In this course you will learn the exercises on the DVD”s with attention from a teacher! Prerequisite: None! Please note there are no refunds or makeup’s for missed classes. Registration begins 60 days prior to start date! Min 4 Max 6 This class is suggested to be repeated several times! $108. Sunday Reformer I with Jill Date: Sun 9/11/2011 – 10/16/2011 Time: 2:00 PM – 2:55 PM This is an introductory six week course that will get you acquainted with the Pilates Equipment. We will learn how to use our equipment independently as well as some foundational exercises such as foot work, posture series, side twist, mermaid, hip rolls, and monkey stretch which will challenge your strength, flexibility, and endurance. Prerequisite: None! We suggest the introductory solo lesson package in conjunction with registering for this class. Minimum 2 students maximum 4 students. Registration begins 60 days prior to start date and closes one week prior to start date or until it fills. Please note there are no refunds or makeups for missed classes. This class is suggested to be repeated several times! $180. Tuesday Cadillac I with Nicole Date: Tue 9/13/2011 – 10/18/2011 Time: 4:30 PM – 5:25 PM This is an introductory six week course that will get you acquainted with the Pilates Equipment. We will learn how to use our equipment independently as well as some foundational exercises such as bend and stretch, posture series, side twist, mermaid, hip rolls, and monkey stretch which will challenge your strength, flexibility, and endurance. Prerequisite: None! We suggest the introductory solo lesson package in conjunction with registering for this class. Minimum 2 students maximum 4 students. Registration begins 60 days prior to start date and closes one week prior to start date or until it fills. Please note there are no refunds or makeups for missed classes. This class is suggested to be repeated several times! $180. Tuesday Balance Ball I/II with Nicole Date: Tue 9/13/2011 – 10/18/2011 Time: 6:30 PM – 7:25 PM This is a beginning/intermediate group class open to strong students! This class will challenge all of your body’s stabilizing muscles and give you a full body workout using the Balance Ball! No injuries or special conditions please. Prerequisite: None! Please note there are no refunds or makeup’s for missed classes. Registration begins 60 days prior to start date! Min 4 Max 6 This class is suggested to be repeated several times! $108. Thursday Reformer I with Audrey Date: Thu 9/15/2011 – 10/20/2011 Time: 5:30 PM – 6:25 PM This is an introductory six week course that will get you acquainted with the Pilates Equipment. We will learn how to use our equipment independently as well as some foundational exercises such as foot work, posture series, side twist, mermaid, hip rolls, and monkey stretch which will challenge your strength, flexibility, and endurance. Prerequisite: None! We suggest the introductory solo lesson package in conjunction with registering for this class. Minimum 2 students maximum 4 students. Registration begins 60 days prior to start date and closes one week prior to start date or until it fills. Please note there are no refunds or makeups for missed classes. This class is suggested to be repeated several times! $180. Friday Chair I with Nicole Date: Fri 9/16/2011 – 10/21/2011 Time: 1:00 PM – 1:55 PM This is an introductory six week course that will get you acquainted with the Pilates Equipment. We will learn how to use our equipment independently as well as challenge your strength, flexibility, and endurance. Prerequisite: None! We suggest the introductory solo lesson package in conjunction with registering for this class. Minimum 2 students maximum 4 students. Registration begins 60 days prior to start date and closes one week prior to start date or until it fills. Please note there are no refunds or makeups for missed classes. This class is suggested to be repeated several times! $180. Continuing Students Monday Cadillac II/III with Audrey Date: Mon 9/12/2011 – 10/17/2011 Time: 4:30 PM – 5:25 PM Continuing from Equipment Work II we incorporate intermediate level exercises into our repertoire. Prerequisite: Equipment work II and attending class. Minimum 2 students maximum 4 students. Registration begins 60 days prior to start and closes one week prior to start date or until it fills. Please note there are no refunds or makeups for missed classes. This class is suggested to be repeated several times! $180. Please NOTE! No Class July 4th, 2011. Monday Chair III/IV with Lisa Date: Mon 9/12/2011 – 10/17/2011 Time: 5:30 PM – 6:25 PM Advanced Equipment Work Level III/IV moves from the intermediate exercises into true advanced Pilates exercises. This class is for the Pilates junkie. Prerequisite: Attending class at Upside-Down Pilates 2-3 times per week with at least one solo lesson is required. No injuries please! No fear and no excuses allowed. Minimum 3 students maximum 4 students. Registration begins 60 days prior to start and closes one week prior to start or until it fills. Please note there are no refunds or makeups for missed classes. $180. Monday Chair II/III with Lisa Date: Mon 9/12/2011 – 10/17/2011 Time: 6:30 PM – 7:25 PM Continuing from Equipment Work II we incorporate intermediate level exercises into our repertoire. Prerequisite: Equipment work II and attending class. Minimum 2 students maximum 4 students. Registration begins 60 days prior to start and closes one week prior to start date or until it fills. Please note there are no refunds or makeups for missed classes. This class is suggested to be repeated several times! $180. Please NOTE! No Class Monday October 31, 2011. Tuesday Cadillac III with Nicole Date: Tue 9/13/2011 – 10/18/2011 Time: 5:30 PM – 6:25 PM This is an equipment based continuing level class. We will challenge our Pilates fundamentals, while increasing our strength, flexibility, endurance, and coordination. Prerequisite: Equipment work II attending lessons twice per week. Please note there are no refunds or makeup’s for missed classes. Registration begins 60 days prior to start date! Min 3 Max 4. This class is suggested to be repeated several times! Wednesday Reformer III with Lisa Date: Wed 9/14/2011 – 10/19/2011 Time: 4:30 PM – 5:25 PM This is an equipment based continuing level class. We will challenge our Pilates fundamentals, while increasing our strength, flexibility, endurance, and coordination. Prerequisite: Equipment work II attending lessons twice per week. Please note there are no refunds or makeup’s for missed classes. Registration begins 60 days prior to start date! Min 3 Max 4. This class is suggested to be repeated several times! Thursday Cadillac II/III with Adealani Date: Thu 9/15/2011 – 10/20/2011 Time: 10:00 AM – 10:55 AM Continuing from Equipment Work II we incorporate intermediate level exercises into our repertoire. Prerequisite: Equipment work II and attending class twice per week. Minimum 2 students maximum 4 students. Registration begins 60 days prior to start and closes one week prior to start date or until it fills. Please note there are no refunds or makeups for missed classes. This class is suggested to be repeated several times! $180. Thursday Groundwork II/III with Audrey Date: Thu 9/15/2011 – 10/20/2011 Time: 6:30 PM – 7:25 PM This class continues from Groundwork I & II. In this six week series, we will learn how to stabilize our scapulae, increase our abdominal strength with proper head and cervical spine placement, and look at our knee, our elbow, our ankle, and our wrist. Completion of Groundwork I or instructor approval is required. We also recommend beginning in solo lessons in conjunction with this course. Please note there are no refunds or makeups for missed classes. Registration begins 60 days prior to start date! Min 4 Max 6. This class is suggested to be repeated several times! $108. Please NOTE! No Class November 24, 2011. Saturday Groundwork III/IV with Lisa Date: Sat 9/17/2011 – 10/22/2011 Time: 8:00 AM – 8:55 AM This advanced groundwork class travels from the intermediate level exercises into the advanced level. We will explore exercises such as the teaser, boomerang, rocking, and push up in arabesque! Prerequisite: Groundwork III or equivalent. Attending class 2-3 time per week. Registration begins 60 days prior to start and closes one week prior to start date or until it fills. Please note there are no refunds or makeups for missed classes. This class is suggested to be repeated several times! $108. Saturday Cadillac II/III with Lisa Date: Sat 9/17/2011 – 10/22/2011 Time: 10:00 AM – 10:55 AM Continuing from Equipment Work II we incorporate intermediate level exercises into our repertoire. Prerequisite: Equipment work II and attending class. Minimum 2 students maximum 4 students. Registration begins 60 days prior to start and closes one week prior to start date or until it fills. Please note there are no refunds or makeups for missed classes. This class is suggested to be repeated several times! $180.

]]> http://upsidedownpilates.com/2011/08/september-newsletter/feed/ 0 http://upsidedownpilates.com/2011/08/adealani-gerkewicz/ http://upsidedownpilates.com/2011/08/adealani-gerkewicz/#comments Thu, 04 Aug 2011 18:53:13 +0000 adealani http://upsidedownpilates.com/?p=277 Continue reading →]]> Adealani Gerkewicz, (“Dee” or “Lani” for short) was born and raised in Kailua, Oahu.  She started doing pilates as part of her ballet training 15 years ago, and got hooked as
she found out how much it increased her mind-body connection and helped to lengthen and strengthen her body. Adealani has had the opportunity to dance professionally with Colorado Ballet, New York Theatre Ballet, and State Street Ballet in Santa Barbara. She has toured the US and abroad with the Broadway musical “Swing!” as well as with the rock band “Panic! At the Disco” as a specialty dancer. Adealani is a certified STOTTPILATES instructor and has been teaching pilates in New York City for the past few
years. She is in the process of completing her Comprehensive Upside-Down Pilates Teacher Training.  She has also worked as a NYC-based core fusion physical trainer. She loves to scrapbook in her free time and is excited to help others discover the amazing benefits of the art of pilates.

Teaching hours: Monday – Wednesday 11am to 8pm, Thursday 7:30a to 4pm, and Sunday 8am to 2pm and 6pm to 8pm.

Please use the online scheduler to reserve your appointment. Mahalo.

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April News

Aloha Dance and Pilates Addicts, We have many things going on in the month April! We are updating our website! Head to our website and check it out.  Jeff is doing an amazing job at updating it.  New look same great teachers!  Let us know if you have any ideas on how to make the website or studio even better! Lisa’s Maternity Leave As you  know, Lisa is going on maternity leave and the other teachers will be subbing her group classes. She will be back to teach again in June. New Six Week Series Starting April 18th We also have a new bunch of Six Week Series Classes starting the week of April 18th! See below for class times, descriptions and days. Registration closes the week before classes start so get registered now! All registration is done online through our website – www.UpsideDownPilates.com. April Drop-In Classes Okay livingsocial participants you’ve gotten into a groove and your packages have expired, but don’t stop now!  Listed below are the drop-in class days and times.  If you have only tried our drop-in classes it is a good time to pump it up with an introductory solo lesson package or a group six-week series using the fancy equipment! 2011 Comprehensive Teacher Training Our Comprehensive Teacher Training starts in August 2011!  Exact dates and times will be available in June.  More information below. Upside-Down Dance takes the stage this November! Upside-Down Dance will be taking the stage again in November.  We will be participating the the Fringe Festival and performing 2 weeks at the ARTS at Marks Garage.  If you would like to dance please send your resume to- lisa@upsidedowndance.com.  This is a paid opportunity. Sincerely, Upside-Down Dance and Pilates

Six Week Series Classes

Reformer I  Mon 12:00 pm – 12:55 pm [4/18/11 - 5/23/11] (Audrey) Thu 6:30 pm – 7:30 pm [4/21/11 - 5/26/11] (Audrey) Fri 1:00 pm – 1:55 pm [4/22/11 - 5/27/11] (Nicole) Sat 9:00 am – 9:55 am [4/23/11 - 5/28/11] (Malia) Sat 12:00 pm – 12:55 pm [4/23/11 - 5/28/11] (Audrey) Reformer II Mon 4:30 pm – 5:25 pm [4/18/11 - 5/23/11] (Audrey) Reformer II/III Sat 11:00 am – 11:55 am [4/23/11 - 5/28/11] (Malia) Cadillac I Wed 9:00 am – 9:55 am [4/20/11 - 5/25/11] (Audrey) Cadillac II/III Tue 6:30 pm – 7:25 pm [4/19/11 - 5/24/11] (Nicole)   Cadillac III/IV Tue 5:30 pm – 6:25 pm [4/19/11 - 5/24/11] (Nicole)   Chair I Wed 12:00 pm – 12:55 pm [4/20/11 - 5/25/11] (Audrey)   Chair III Wed 4:30 pm – 5:25 pm [4/20/11 - 5/25/11] (Audrey) Groundwork I Mon 6:30 pm – 7:25 pm [4/18/11 - 5/23/11] (Audrey) Groundwork III/IV Sat 8:00 am – 8:55 am [4/23/11 - 5/28/11] (Audrey)

April Drop-In Classes

Sunday    2:00 pm      USDP Fundamentals   (Jill) Tuesday  6:30 pm      Balance Ball   (Nicole) Thursday 5:30 pm      Resistance Band  (Audrey) Saturday 10:00 am    Foam Roller Challenge  (Malia) Saturday 11:00 am    Prenatal Pilates  (Audrey)