Upside-Down Pilates

March Special, open house, 6 week series, student stories, online workouts

adealani — Wed, 06 Mar 2013 22:08:36 +0000

Upside-Down Dance and Pilates
See below for our March special!

Dear Upside-Down Dance & Pilates Addict,

Join us for our March Special! 25% off of our Level I Six Week Series Group Classes. Hurry, this series starts on March 23 with a limited amount of spaces available!!! Please email us at info@upsidedownpilates.com if interested. New students welcome.

Sincerely,
The Upside-Down Dance & Pilates Team

OPEN HOUSE AT UPSIDE-DOWN DANCE & PILATES!!!

Join us THIS SUNDAY, March 10th anytime between 3p – 5p

for our OPEN HOUSE at our Chinatown studio!

1111 Nu’uanu Ave. #213
Honolulu, HI 96817

Have you always wanted to start pilates, but have some questions or are curious as to what the pilates equipment is all about? Come to our open house and have your questions and curiosities answered!!

New students who attend the open house will receive a discount on their purchase of our Introductory Solo Package!

To our regular clients – Bring that friend who has been asking you about pilates, or someone who you think might love it!

Six Week Series

Aloha Pilates Addicts-

I wanted to let everyone know we are changing the program a bit. We are bringing back the six week series for the more dedicated students who need a specific time and level, but keeping some of the group lessons available for registration one at a time. For the one at a time classes we are opening those classes up to mixed levels so we are able to accommodate more people based on time needs.

The six week series is for a more serious student who wants other students in the class to be at a similar level and can commit to being in the class. It is like going to school for your body. Here is the description-

Six week series is the premier way to study Upside-Down Pilates in a group setting. These are progressive and leveled courses for the serious and dedicated Upside-Down Pilates student. In each six weeks series we will learn a specific sequence of exercises and learn a specific piece of anatomy. The course will be geared towards the registrants in the course. Students must have permission to be in the level of class they desire. MIn. 2 Max. 4 students. $180 plus tax. No refunds or cancellations for these courses.

Mixed level group Upside-Down Pilates lessons are for individuals who need a more flexible schedule and want a basic overall workout without the detail of perfecting a sequence and learning anatomy. Here is the description-

Group Upside-Down Pilates lessons are mixed level group classes that provide an overall workout for the body. Students must have participated in the introductory solo lesson package or level one six week series and have the studio’s permission to attend these open level group classes. Min. 2 Max. 4 students. One Group Class $35, Six Pilates Group Classes $195, Twelve Pilates Group Classes $360.

Feel free to contact us if you have questions. If you would like to be in a six week series and need guidance on which level to participate in we will be delighted to help you!

See you soon-

Lisa

Student Stories

Student of the Month: Patty

OCTOBER 2012 JANUARY 2013

Patty started with me (Lisa Orig) in October of 2012. She was referred to me by a local naturopath and was looking for a change in her exercise practice. An avid yoga participant four times per week for over 10 years, her posture had conformed to the shape of her practice. Her weight was forward on the balls of her feet. Her knees were hyperextended or “locked” as her yoga teachers had taught her. Her feet were smashed together and constantly cramping due to weakness of her intrinsic feet muscles from her high heels. Her hips were constantly flexed and her lower back hyper-extended also due to her high heels. Her upper back was flat and under constant contraction. Her shoulder blades were pinched together, and her head was jetting forward from hours at the computer. Sixty plus years of life was sitting in her posture and she was ready to change it!

After showing Patty what I saw and explaining that change can be hard and slow, we set out on a journey together doing 2 solo’s per week for 6 weeks. We practiced breathing, learned proper biomechanic patterns of movement, strengthened the weak deep muscles, and stretched and relaxed the tight and overused outer shell muscles of her body. At the end of the six weeks Patty was addicted and ready for more. She had become an Upside-Down Dance and Pilates Addict.

In January of 2013, only two months later was my studio’s annual assessment period. I take pictures and reassess all solo students progress and plan for the next year. Patty’s progress was obvious and amazing! Although I could see remnants of her initial posture, one thing was clear- she was standing completely differently! Her weight was in the center of her feet, her knees were less hyperextended, her hips, shoulders, and head were all lined up through the center of her feet. To Patty’s delight, her hips had clearly toned up and her clothes were fitting looser. Patty was feeling stronger, lighter, and more alive.

NEW ONLINE WORKOUTS!

Upside-Down Dance & Pilates now has online workouts available on our website!! We will be uploading new workouts weekly! Now available is Groundwork I, a basic mat workout. Soon to be available- Reformer I, Cadillac I, and Chair I

Check out our online video available now under “Online Lessons and Pilates DVDs”!

Click Here to watch the lessons!

See you in the studio soon! Happy Easter!

Sincerely,

Upside-Down Dance and Pilates
1111 Nu’uanu Ave. #213
Honolulu, Hi 96817
1-888-751-6950

For Questions: info@upsidedownpilates.com

www.upsidedownpilates.com

www.upsidedowndance.com

Save 25%	Off of our Level I Six Week Series Group Classes! These Level I group classes are on Saturdays at 11:00 starting on March 23. Hurry, there are limited spaces available! No refunds or cancellations for the six week series group classes. Email us for information.
Offer Expires: March 31, 2013

February Promotion & Newsletter

adealani — Thu, 31 Jan 2013 23:00:39 +0000

Happy Valentine’s Day

February Promotion

Spread the word about our February Promotion to anyone you know who has been wanting to try pilates!

Dear Upside-Down Dance & Pilates Addict,

February is here! Don’t miss out on our February Promotion if you are a new Solo pilates student, or pass this Valentine’s special on to a friend! Also, check out our new group pilates class equipment rotation, and our dance classes and times below.

Happy Valentine’s Day!
The Upside-Down Dance & Pilates Team

Check out our FEBRUARY PROMOTION!

15% OFF INTRODUCTORY SOLO PACKAGE!

For new SOLO students only. Includes 3 Solo Lessons, all must be booked with the same teacher. Use the Promocodes below for each teacher. This special is FIRST COME FIRST SERVE! There is a limited supply of discounted packages! Tell your friends!

(You may create an account online, if you do not have one already, and purchase your Intro Package from the STORE. Type in the promocode of your choosing and you will see your discount applied to the total. Or contact us for assistance.)

Please Note : This special must be purchased in the month of February, and used COMPLETELY by
March 31, 2013. Please schedule with the appropriate teacher that you have used the promocode for.

PROMOCODES:
Lisa Orig = LO100
Adealani Gerkewicz (Wesley) = AW100
Nicole Young = NY100
Malia Yamamoto = MY100

A Description of the Introductory Solo Lesson Package:

Our introductory solo package is the best way to get started with Upside-Down Pilates! If you have a post rehab condition this is where you will need to start! Your first lesson will be much like a meet and greet! Arrive 10 to 15 minutes prior to your appointment time to fill out some forms that will help us learn more about you. After reviewing the forms we will do a static postural assessment and a dynamic movement assessment. If time allows we will then begin your study with learning about proper breathing techniques and pelvic mobility and stability.

On your second lesson we will review with you what we discovered in your static postural and a dynamic movement assessment. We will share with you what we feel needs to be strengthened, stretched, and any movement patterns that need to be retrained. We will then get started.

On your third lesson we will continue your study of neuromuscular efficient movement and then offer you the best course of action for you individual needs

February Group Classes

Sundays
Cadillac I – 10:30 am
Reformer III – 1:30 pm
Reformer II – 2:30 pm
Mondays
Chair OPEN LEVEL – 7:30 am
Pilates Arc OPEN LEVEL – 9:30 am
Reformer III – 4:30 pm
Cadillac III – 5:30 pm
Moving into Motherhood – 5:30 pm
Pilates Arc I/II – 6:30 pm
Conditioning for Dancers – 6:30 pm
Tuesdays
Pilates Arc OPEN LEVEL – 12:30 pm
Chair OPEN LEVEL – 4:30 pm
Chair III – 5:30 pm
Pilates for Aerial Dancers – 6:30 pm
Upside-Down Dance Technique – 7:30 pm **
Wednesdays
Cadillac OPEN LEVEL – 7:30 am
Reformer OPEN LEVEL – 9:30 am
Chair III – 4:30 pm
Chair III – 5:30 pm
Cadillac II – 6:30pm
Thursdays
Cadillac III – 7:30 am
Chair OPEN LEVEL – 9:30 am
Upside-Down Dance Technique – 10:30 am **
Refomer II – 5:30 pm
Reformer I – 6:30 pm
Saturdays
Conditioning for Dancers – 8:30 am
Chair I – 10:00 am
Proprioceptive Neuromuscular Facilitation Patterns for
the arms – 10:00 am – 2 pm (February 2nd only)
Moving into Motherhood – 11:00 am
Chair III – 1:30 pm
Reformer II – 2:30 pm

** Located at Ballet Hawaii, 777 S. Hotel Street Suite 101

Menu of Services 2013

Pilates Solo Lessons w/ Master Teacher Trainer Lisa Orig
Introductory Solo w/ Master Teacher package $240
One Solo Lesson $85
Five Solo Lessons $400
Ten Solo Lessons $750

Pilates Solo Lessons w/ Senior Teachers

Introductory Solo w/ Pilates Teacher package $210

One Solo Lesson $75

Five Solo Lessons $350

Ten Solo Lessons $650
Pilates Group Classes

One Pilates Group Class $35

Five Pilates Group Classes $162.50

Ten Pilates Group Classes $300
Dance Classes
One Dance Class $15
Five Dance Classes $70
Ten Dance Classes $130
(Professional & UHM/HPU Dancers discount – $10/class)

Anatomy Workshop $60
(Professional & UHM/HPU Dancers discount – $50/workshop)

All purchases are non-refundable and non-transferable. All purchases expire 6 months from date of purchase. Payment is due at time of booking. When you book your lesson your credit card will be charged. All Lessons are 55 minutes in length. All purchases are subject to a 4.71 % sales tax. To avoid being charged, please cancel 48 hours prior to the start time of your lesson. You may then reschedule your lesson, but will not be refunded your purchase. Repeated cancellations will result in being barred from studying with us. Prices are subject to change without notice. Teachers may be substituted without notice. To ensure a place in class please schedule 24 hours in advance. Lessons and classes may be cancelled 24 hours in advance by the studio due to low enrollment or illness without refund, with option to reschedule.

See you in the studio!

Sincerely,

Upside-Down Dance and Pilates
info@upsidedownpilates.com

Upside-Down Dance & Pilates

1111 Nu’uanu Ave. Suite 213

Honolulu, HI 96817

www.upsidedownpilates.com

www.upsidedowndance.com

Save 15%	On our Introductory Solo Package!! For new SOLO students only. Must be purchased in February and all 3 lessons must be used by March 31, 2013! Spread the word to your friends!!
Offer Expires: February 28, 2013

January Newsletter

adealani — Thu, 03 Jan 2013 22:58:04 +0000

New Year Updates at Upside-Down Dance & Pilates

January 2013

Dear Fellow Dance & Pilates Addicts,

We hope everyone had a wonderful holiday season! Now it’s time to get in shape for 2013!! Let’s kick start the new year with some new, as well as regular classes! Also, check out our January Special to the right!!

We’ll see you in the studio soon!

Sincerely,

Upside-Down Dance and Pilates

New Morning Pilates Sessions!

We are adding two OPEN LEVEL Pilates Group Classes and two Solo Sessions in the mornings on Mondays and Wednesdays! (Don’t forget about our Thursday morning sessions as well).

Join us for a session before work! It will increase your energy and keep you going for the whole day!

Check out the list of classes below and log in to the web-scheduler at www.upsidedownpilates.com to sign up!

New Dance Class Times!

Here are the new
Upside-Down Contemporary Dance Technique Class Times:

Tuesdays at 7:30 PM

Thursdays at 10:30 AM

Join Lisa Orig at Ballet Hawaii (777 South Hotel Street Suite 101) for class!

Click Here to SIgn Up Now!

Feldenkrais Method® with Vivian Best

Saturdays at 12pm
(starting January 12, 2013)

The Feldenkrais Method is for anyone who wants to reconnect with their natural abilities to move, think and feel. Whether you want to be more comfortable sitting at your computer, playing with your kids, dancing, or enjoying a favorite hobby, these gentle lessons can improve your overall well being. It may even help you get more from your Pilates practice!
Learning to move with less effort makes daily life easier. Because the Feldenkrais Method focuses on the relationship between movement and thought, increased mental awareness and creativity accompany physical improvements. Everyone, from athletes and artists to administrators and attorneys, can benefit from the Feldenkrais Method!

Vivian Best is currently in her final year (Year 4) of Professional Training in the Feldenkrais Method® and is an Authorized Student Awareness through Movement® Teacher. Recognized by Pacific Business News as one of Hawai’i's “40 Under 40,” and the Honolulu Star Advertiser as one of “10 Who Made a Difference” in 2010 for her work in the community, Vivian loves sharing about the Feldenkrais Method® and believes it can inspire positive change, building awareness and hope for inspired action! Her students appreciate her joy, sensitivity to their individual needs, and playfulness.

“Moving into Motherhood”

Prenatal Pilates based classes

Mondays at 5:30pm
Saturdays at 11:00am

Our prenatal pilates based classes are designed to help prevent and ease your pregnancy discomforts, prepare your body for the birth of your baby, and help you get your body back with ease after the baby is born.
Mat, Reformer, Chair, Cadillac, arc, balance ball, and barre exercises will help you strength, stretch, and build endurance for you and your baby’s big day! The exercises are safe for all trimesters including post delivery needs. We will focus on activating and relaxing the pelvic floor and deep abdominals, breathing, as well as upper and lower body strengthening and stretching.
Small class sizes will ensure plenty of personal attention.

Click Here to Sign up Now!

Upcoming February Anatomy Workshop!

Proprioceptive Neuromuscular Facilitation Patterns for the arms

Saturday, February 2, 2013
10am – 2pm

Proprioceptive Neuromuscular Facilitation Patterns were identified by physical therapists in the late 1940′s and early 1950′s to assist in the rehabilitation of MS and cerebral palsy patience. In this workshop we will learn the anatomy behind PNF patterns D1 and D2 of the arms. We will explore how applying these patterns to movement training such as dance and Pilates will increase strength, flexibility, coordination, injury prevention and resolution, and proper usage patterns in the arms. We will further show how the PNF patterns can connect the usage of the arms into the torso or core of the body.

PNF porte de bras will be taught along with PNF patterns using the reformer, Pilates arc, and hand weights. Muscles of the shoulder girdle and torso will be taught for a clearer understanding of these magnificent patterns.

January Group Classes

Sundays
Chair I – 10:30 am
Cadillac III – 1:30 pm
Cadillac II – 2:30 pm
Mondays
Reformer OPEN LEVEL – 7:30 am
Cadillac OPEN LEVEL – 9:30 am
Pilates Arc III – 4:30 pm
Chair III – 5:30 pm
Moving into Motherhood – 5:30 pm
Cadillac I – 6:30 pm
Chair II – 6:30 pm
Tuesdays
Cadillac OPEN LEVEL – 12:30 pm
Reformer II – 4:30 pm
Reformer III – 5:30 pm
Pilates for Aerial Dancers – 6:30 pm
Upside-Down Dance Technique – 7:30 pm **
Wednesdays
Chair OPEN LEVEL – 7:30 am
Pilates Arc OPEN LEVEL – 9:30 am
Reformer III – 4:30 pm
Reformer III – 5:30 pm
Pilates Arc II – 6:30pm
Thursdays
Upside-Down Dance Technique – 10:30 am **
Chair III – 7:30 am
Reformer OPEN LEVEL – 9:30 am
Mat (Foam Roller) II – 5:30 pm
Mat (Theraband) I – 6:30 pm
Saturdays
Conditioning for Dancers – 8:30 am
Reformer I – 10:00 am
Moving into Motherhood – 11:00 am
Reformer III – 1:30 pm
Pilates Arc II – 2:30 pm

** Located at Ballet Hawaii, 777 South Hotel Street Suite 101

Menu of Services 2013

Pilates Solo Lessons w/ Master Teacher Trainer Lisa Orig
One Solo Lesson $85
Five Solo Lessons $400
Ten Solo Lessons $750

Pilates Solo Lessons w/ Senior Teachers
Introductory Solo Lesson package $225 – (Email if interested)
One Solo Lesson $75
Five Solo Lessons $350
Ten Solo Lessons $650

Pilates Group Classes
One Pilates Group Class $35
Five Pilates Group Classes $162.50
Ten Pilates Group Classes $300

Dance Classes
One Dance Class $15
Five Dance Classes $70
Ten Dance Classes $130
(Professional & UHM/HPU Dancers discount – $10/class)

Anatomy Workshop $60
(Professional & UHM/HPU Dancers discount – $50/workshop)

About Us

Thank you for your dedication and Happy 2013!!

Upside-Down Dance and Pilates
1111 Nu’uanu Avenue #213
Honolulu, Hawaii 96817

In This Issue

Morning Pilates

New Dance Class Times

Feldenkrais Classes

Prenatal Classes

Upcoming Anatomy Workshop

Group Classes

January Special

Our January Special :

Bring a friend to either a Dance Class or Prenatal Pilates Class and receive a FREE Class Credit for your next class!!

Special Ends :
January 31, 2013

VIsit our Website :
www.upsidedownpilates.com
www.upsidedowndance.com

For Questions Email Us at :
info@upsidedownpilates.com

Or Call Us at :
1-888-751-6950

Join Our Mailing List

Free class credit!	OUR JANUARY SPECIAL: Bring a friend to either a Dance class or Prenatal Pilates class and you receive a FREE class credit for your next Dance or Prenatal class!
Offer Expires: January 31, 2013

Happy Holidays!!

adealani — Tue, 04 Dec 2012 23:16:33 +0000

In This Issue

Holiday Party

Gift Certificates

Hottie T-shirts Here!

New Class!

Anatomy Workshop

December Group Classes

Visit our website!

www.upsidedownpilates.com

Link to our:

Upside-Down Dance Website

Dear Fellow Dance & Pilates Addicts,

The holidays are here! See below for some gift giving ideas, our holiday party and the new pilates group class rotation!

Join Us for our Holiday Party!!

When : Sunday, December 16th
Where : Upside-Down Dance & Pilates Studio, Chinatown
Time : 1:30p – 4:30p

POTLUCK! Bring in your favorite dish to share with your fellow Dance & Pilates Addicts! Be sure to sign up at the studio, or you can email us at info@upsidedownpilates.com and we can put your name down for a certain dish!

SECRET SANTA! Bring in a gift and we will draw names to exchange. Spend up to $10.

Gift Certificates!

Give the gift of Dance and Pilates this holiday season!!

Gift Certificates Available

$25, $50, or $100

(expire one year from purchase date)
Purchase in out online STORE and pick up at the studio,
or we can mail them to you!

Pilates Hottie T-Shirts Are Here!

Purchase your very own “Pilates Hottie” T-shirt, or buy one for a fellow Pilates Addict!
Choose from a Purple fitted V-neck or Boat-neck tee! Keep in mind they do run a little small. You can find them online in our STORE tab!
$18.00 plus tax

NEW CLASS!

“Moving into Motherhood”

Prenatal Pilates Classes

Mondays at 5:30 pm

Saturdays at 11:00 am

Mat, Reformer, Chair, Cadillac, arc, balance ball, and barre exercises will help you strength, stretch, and build endurance for you and your baby’s big day! The exercises are safe for all trimesters including post delivery needs.

We will focus on activating and relaxing the pelvic floor and deep abdominals, breathing, as well as upper and lower body strengthening and stretching.

Small class sizes will ensure plenty of personal attention.

December Anatomy Workshop

12/8/12 from 10am-2pm

Our dance and Pilates teachers say- “Square your hips“.

Is it really possible? In this workshop we will explore the anatomy behind this common dance and Pilates correction by taping the bones and muscles on a full skeleton and on ourselves. We will learn that it is anatomically impossible to keep your hips square and get your legs high. This will help us prevent hip osteoarthritis.

We will learn how to use the movement of our hips in relationship to our leg to safely achieve that wonderful extension we are all looking for.

We will learn exercises that will strengthen the entire hip complex increasing our turnout and lifting the appearance of our gluteus maximus.

Registration is available online now at www.upsidedownpilates.com
Please email us at info@upsidedownpilates.com with further questions.

$60
$50 for University of Hawaii Dancers and Dance Faculty, Hawaii Pacific University Dancers, and Local Professional Dancers (please email us for discounted invoice)

December Group Class Schedule

Sundays
Chair I/II – 10:30 am
Cadillac III – 1:30 pm
Mondays
Pilates Arc III – 4:30 pm
Chair III – 5:30 pm
Moving into Motherhood – 5:30 pm
Chair II- 6:30 pm
Cadillac I – 6:30 pm
Tuesdays
Upside-Down Dance Technique – 10:30 am **
Cadillac OPEN LEVEL – 12:30 pm
Reformer II – 4:30 pm
Reformer III – 5:30 pm
Pilates for Aerial Dancers – 6:30 pm
Wednesdays
Reformer III – 4:30 pm
Reformer III – 5:30 pm
Pilates Arc II – 6:30pm
Thursdays
Chair III – 7:30 am
Reformer OPEN LEVEL – 9:30 am
Mat (Foam Roller) II – 5:30 pm
Mat (Theraband) I – 6:30 pm
Upside-Down Dance Technique – 6:30 pm **
Saturdays
Conditioning for Dancers – 8:30 am
Kinesthetic Anatomy & Biomechanics Workshop -10a-2p
(December 8th only)
Chair II – 10:30 am
Moving into Motherhood – 11:00 am
Cadillac I – 11:30 am
Reformer III – 1:30 pm
Pilates Arc II – 2:30 pm

** Located at Ballet Hawaii, 777 South Hotel Street Suite 101

Menu of Services

Pilates Solo Lessons
Introductory Solo Lesson package $225
(Email info@upsidedownpilates.com if interested)
One Solo Lesson $85
Six Solo Lessons $420
Twelve Solo Lessons $780

Pilates Group Classes
One Pilates Group Class $35
Six Pilates Group Classes $195
Twelve Pilates Group Classes $360

Dance Classes
One Dance Class $18
Six Dance Classes $90
Twelve Dance Classes $150
(Professional & UHM/HPU Dancers discount – $10/class)

Anatomy Workshop $60
(Professional & UHM/HPU Dancers discount – $50/workshop)

All purchases are non-refundable and non-transferable. All purchases expire 6 months from date of purchase. Payment is due at time of booking. When you book your lesson your credit card will be charged. All Lessons are 55 minutes in length. All purchases are subject to a 4.71 % sales tax. To avoid being charged, please cancel 48 hours prior to the start time of your lesson. You may then reschedule your lesson, but will not be refunded your purchase. Repeated cancellations will result in being barred from studying with us. Prices are subject to change without notice. Teachers may be substituted without notice. To ensure a place in class please schedule 24 hours in advance. Lessons and classes may be canceled 24 hours in advance by the studio due to low enrollment or illness without refund, with option to reschedule.

Happy Holidays and we hope to see you at our Holiday Party!

Sincerely,

Upside-Down Dance and Pilates

1111 Nu’uanu Ave. Suite 213
Honolulu, Hi 96817
info@upsidedownpilates.com
1-888-751-6950

Happy Thanksgiving! November Newsletter

adealani — Thu, 01 Nov 2012 19:28:10 +0000

Dear Fellow Upside-Down Pilates Addicts,

Happy Turkey Day!! Let’s get into class so we can enjoy that Thanksgiving feast coming up and not feel guilty! Check out a few of our gift giving options below, new times for our TV show, and our Holiday Party in December! Also, November’s group classes are listed as well.

Pilates Hottie T-shirt

Treat yourself to a “Pilates Hottie” Purple V-neck tee or buy one for a fellow Pilates Hottie!

It is a fitted V-neck shirt, not a boat neck as shown to the right. The color of the shirt will also be a bit darker than the sketch to the right, with light purple writing.

For all your hard work and dedication, you deserve it!

Our Price: $16.50 plus tax
S & H (if needed): $6.00

Gift Certificates!

Give the gift of Dance and Pilates this Holiday season!

Purchase your gift certificate(s) from our STORE online. Pick them up at the studio or we can mail them to you.

(Expiration – 1 year from date of purchase)

Gift Certificates offered for:

$25.00, $50.00, or $100.00

“Taking Root to Fly” by Irene Dowd Now Available!

Irene Dowd’s “Taking Root to Fly”, Articles on Functional Anatomy is here! Purchase yours now in our online STORE and pick it up at the studio. Or we can mail it to you for an additional shipping charge.

Our Price: $24.00 plus tax
S & H (if needed): $6.00

Our TV SHOW is Back!

Our Upside-Down Dance & Pilates TV SHOW has new times starting

NOVEMBER 5TH!

Work out with us daily right at home! For those of you in Hawaii, watch us on OC 16!

Mon. – 6:00 AM

Tues. – 1:00 PM

Wed. – 5:30 AM

Thurs. – 9:00 AM

Fri. – 1:00 PM

Sat. – 7:30 AM

No excuses, you can DVR it and it’s FREE on demand in Hawaii!

Holiday Party 2012!

Join us for our Holiday Party on

DECEMBER 16th

from 1:30-4:30pm!

POTLUCK! Bring your favorite dish to share with your fellow pilates addicts.

SECRET SANTA! Bring a holiday gift and we will draw names to exchange them. Spend up to $10.

Location: Upside-Down Dance & Pilates Studio,
1111 Nu’uanu Ave. #213

DANCE CLASSES!

Don’t miss out on our NEW

Upside-Down Dance & Pilates Dance Classes!

Mondays 7:30pm -
Dance Conditioning w/ Lisa Orig

Tuesdays 10:30am -
Upside-Down Contemporary Dance Technique w/ Lisa Orig
(At Ballet Hawaii, 777 S. Hotel St. #101)

Tuesdays 6:30pm -
Pilates for Aerial Dancers w/ Nicole Young

Thursdays 6:30pm -
Upside-Down Contemporary Dance Technique w/ Lisa Orig
(At Ballet Hawaii, 777 S. Hotel St. #101)

Saturdays 8:30am -
Dance Conditioning w/ Lisa Orig

First Saturday of the Month -
Kinesthetic and Biomechanics Workshop w/ Lisa Orig
11/3 – Point your Toes!
12/8 – Square your Hips!

November Group Classes

Sundays
Reformer I/II – 10:30 am
Chair III – 1:30 pm
Mondays
Cadillac I – 11:30 am
Cadillac III – 4:30 pm
Reformer III – 5:30 pm
Reformer II- 6:30 pm
Chair I – 6:30 pm
Conditioning for Dancers – 7:30 pm
Tuesdays
Upside-Down Dance Technique – 10:30 am **
Chair II – 12:30 pm
Pilates Arc II – 4:30 pm
Pilates Arc III – 5:30 pm
Pilates for Aerial Dancers – 6:30 pm
Wednesdays
Reformer I – 11:30 am
Pilates Arc III – 4:30 pm
Pilates Arc III – 5:30 pm
Chair II – 6:30pm
Thursdays
Reformer III – 7:30 am
Chair II – 9:30 am
Cadillac II – 5:30 pm
Cadillac I – 6:30 pm
Upside-Down Dance Technique – 6:30 pm **
Fridays
Reformer I – 4:30 pm
Saturdays
Conditioning for Dancers – 8:30 am
Kinesthetic Anatomy & Biomechanics Workshop -10a-2p
(November 3rd only)
Cadillac II – 10:30 am
Chair I – 11:30 am
Reformer II – 2:30 pm

** Located at Ballet Hawaii, 777 South Hotel Street Suite 101

Menu of Services 2012

Pilates Solo Lessons
Introductory Solo Lesson Pacage $225
(Email info@upsidedownpilates.com if interested)
One Solo Lesson $85
Six Solo Lessons $420
Twelve Solo Lessons $780

Pilates Group Classes
One Pilates Group Class $35
Six Pilates Group Classes $195
Twelve Pilates Group Classes $360
Introductory Rate Unlimited Month Level I Classes $150
(1st Mth Only-email info@upsidedownpilates.com if interested)
Recurring Unlimited Month Group Classes $340

Dance Classes
One Dance Class $18
Six Dance Classes $90
Twelve Dance Classes $150
(Professional and UHM Dancers discount – $10/class)

Anatomy Workshop $60
(Professional and UHM Dancers discount – $50/workshop)

All purchases are non-refundable and non-transferable. All purchases (except unlimited month) expire 6 months from date of purchase. Monthly Unlimited Package expires 28 days from purchase date. Payment is due at time of booking. When you book your lesson your credit card will be charged. All Lessons are 55 minutes in length. All purchases are subject to a 4.71 % sales tax. To avoid being charged, please cancel 48 hours prior to the start time of your lesson. You may then reschedule your lesson, but will not be refunded your purchase. Repeated cancellations will result in being barred from studying with us. Prices are subject to change without notice. Teachers may be substituted without notice. To ensure a place in class please schedule 24 hours in advance. Lessons and classes may be canceled 24 hours in advance by the studio due to low enrollment or illness without refund, with option to reschedule.

Happy Holidays! See you in the studio!

Aloha,

Upside-Down Dance and Pilates
info@upsidedownpilates.com
1-888-751-6950

1111 Nu’uanu Ave. #213
Honolulu, HI 96817

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Lisa Orig — Tue, 09 Oct 2012 02:59:40 +0000

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Happy Halloween!

adealani — Mon, 01 Oct 2012 00:52:30 +0000

Upside-Down Dance and Pilates

October 2012

Happy Halloween!

Dear Fellow Pilates Addicts,

The first wave of holiday sweets are on their way this month! Let’s stay in shape and be ready for the tricks and treats!

It’s also time for a new rotation of Pilates Group Classes! Check out the new class types below. See you in the studio soon!

Sincerely,

Upside-Down Dance and Pilates

Group Class Schedule

OCTOBER

Sundays
Reformer I/II – 10:30 am
Chair III – 1:30 pm
Mondays
Cadillac I – 11:30 am
Cadillac III – 4:30 pm
Reformer III – 5:30 pm
Reformer II- 6:30 pm
Chair I – 6:30 pm
Conditioning for Dancers – 7:30 pm
Tuesdays
Upside-Down Dance Technique – 10:30 am **
Chair II – 12:30 pm
Pilates Arc II – 4:30 pm
Pilates Arc III – 5:30 pm
Pilates for Aerial Dancers – 6:30 pm
Wednesdays
Reformer I – 11:30 am
Pilates Arc III – 4:30 pm
Pilates Arc III – 5:30 pm
Chair II – 6:30pm
Thursdays
Reformer III – 7:30 am
Chair II – 9:30 am
Cadillac II – 5:30 pm
Cadillac I – 6:30 pm
Upside-Down Dance Technique – 6:30 pm **
Fridays
Reformer I – 4:30 pm
Saturdays
Conditioning for Dancers – 8:30 am
Kinesthetic Anatomy & Biomechanics Workshop -10a-2p
(October 6th only)
Cadillac II – 10:30 am
Chair I – 11:30 am
Reformer II – 2:30 pm

** Located at Ballet Hawaii, 777 South Hotel Street Suite 101

Menu of Services 2012

Pilates Solo Lessons
Introductory Solo Lesson package $225
(Email info@upsidedownpilates.com if interested)
One Solo Lesson $85
Six Solo Lessons $420
Twelve Solo Lessons $780

Dance Classes
One Dance Class $18
Six Dance Classes $90
Twelve Dance Classes $150
(Professional and UHM Dancers discount – $10/class)

Anatomy Workshop $60
(Professional and UHM Dancers discount – $50/workshop)

Mahalo!

Thank you for your commitment to us and to yourself this Fall! Keep up the great work!

Upside-Down Dance and Pilates
1111 Nu’uanu Avenue #213
Honolulu, Hawaii 96817
info@upsidedownpilates.com
1-888-751-6950

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New Classes Starting in September!

adealani — Fri, 31 Aug 2012 00:59:53 +0000

Upside-Down Dance and Pilates
Back to School and Back to the Studio!
September Newsletter

Dear Fellow Pilates Addict,

We hope you have had an amazing summer! If you were away this summer, we welcome you back to the studio! Let’s get back into shape and tone up our bodies before the holiday treats start to creep up on us! For those who have stuck around this summer, keep up the good work! See you all in the studio soon!

Much aloha,
The Upside-Down Dance and Pilates Team

CHECK OUT OUR NEW CLASSES!

There are a few new and exciting classes to check out starting this month!

We have 2 new weekly Upside-Down Dance Classes with Lisa Orig happening at Ballet Hawaii (777 South Hotel Street Suite 101) starting September 11! See below for the schedule.

Also, our Kinesthetic Anatomy and Biomechanics Workshop premieres on September 8th! Hurry and purchase your spot because this opportunity is only one day out of the month!

This September’s Workshop features : “Turn out from your hips not your feet.”

The anatomy behind this common dance correction. We will learn to stabilize our Sacroiliac Joint and move our leg at our hip joint. This will prevent lower back pain, sciatica, hip and knee arthritis, and ankle sprains to name a few. Moreover, will will become stronger and more attractive movers with a greater sense of balance!

In each workshop we will tape our muscles on Herman (the skeleton) and then ourselves while learning the names of the bones, muscles, joints, connective tissues, and arthrokinematics of the joints covered that day. We will learn proper biomechanics and specific neuromuscular conditioning exercises to change our less than efficient usages. This will prevent and heal injury. NO TESTS JUST UNCOVERING THE MYSTERY OF YOUR BODY!
Location: Upside-Down Studio 1111 Nu’uanu Ave Suite 213
September 8th from 10am-2pm

Open to all individuals who want to learn more about how their body works efficiently. Although we will be looking at our anatomy from a dance and Pilates perspective you do not need to be a dancer or Pilates Addict to join us! Yoga Teachers, Fitness Trainers, Massage and Physical Therapists are welcome.

We have a Conditioning for Dancers class on Monday evenings and Saturday mornings! See below for exact times. In this class we will learn sequences from Irene Dowd, Bartenieff Fundamentals, Pilates, and Lisa Orig. This is the perfect class to fine tune your alignment and neuromuscular coordination while challenge your strength and flexibility. Held at our Upside-Down Studio, 1111 Nu’uanu Ave Suite 213.

Starting September 18th we will have a new Pilates for Aerial Dancers class happening on Tuesday evenings at 6:30pm at our Chinatown Upside-Down Studio! This class will focus on strengthening and stabilizing the shoulder girdle. We will challenge strength and flexibility throughout the body, while incorporating coordination through Pilates based exercises. Please note: Please purchase dance classes in our Store to participate in this class.

We hope to see some NEW faces as well as some familiar PILATES ADDICTS in our new Dance & Pilates classes and workshops!

Sincerely,

Upside-Down Dance and Pilates

September Class Schedule

Sundays
Chair I – 10:30 am
Reformer III – 1:30 pm
Mondays
Chair I – 11:30 am
Chair III – 4:30 pm
Pilates Arc IV – 5:30 pm
Pilates Arc II- 6:30 pm
Reformer I – 6:30 pm
Conditioning for Dancers – 7:30 pm
Tuesdays
Upside-Down Dance Technique – 10:30 am **
Reformer II – 12:30 pm
Cadillac II – 4:30 pm
Cadillac III – 5:30 pm
Pilates for Aerial Dancers – 6:30 pm
Wednesdays
Pilates Arc I – 11:30 am
Cadillac III – 4:30 pm
Cadillac III – 5:30 pm
Chair II – 6:30pm
Thursdays
Chair III – 7:30 am
Cadillac II – 9:30 am
Chair II – 5:30 pm
Chair I – 6:30 pm
Upside-Down Dance Technique – 6:30 pm **
Fridays
Pilates Arc I – 4:30 pm
Saturdays
Conditioning for Dancers – 8:30 am
Kinestectic Anatomy & Biomechanics Workshop – 10a-2p (9/8 only)
Pilates Arc II – 10:30 am
Reformer I – 11:30 am
Chair II – 2:30 pm

** Located at Ballet Hawaii, 777 South Hotel Street Suite 101

Menu of Services

Pilates Solo Lessons
Introductory Solo Lesson Package $225
(Email info@upsidedownpilates.com if interested)
One Solo Lesson $85
Six Solo Lessons $420
Twelve Solo Lessons $780

Pilates Group Classes
One Pilates Group Class $35
Six Pilates Group Classes $195
Twelve Pilates Group Classes $360
Introductory Rate Unlimited Month Level I Classes $150
(First Month Only – email info@upsidedownpilates.com if interested)
Recurring Unlimited Month Group Classes $340

Dance Classes
One Dance Class $18
Six Dance Classes $90
Twelve Dance Classes $150
*Local Professional Dancers and UHM Dancers single class $10 plus tax. Email lisa@upsidedowndance.com for discount code.

Anatomy Workshop
Kinesthetic Anatomy and Biomechanics Workshop $60
*Local Professional Dancers and UHM Dancers $50 plus tax per workshop. Email lisa@upsidedowndance.com for discount code.

adealani — Thu, 02 Aug 2012 23:18:36 +0000

August Newsletter from Upside-Down Dance and Pilates

Upside-Down Dance & Pilates

1111 Nu’uanu Ave.
Suite 213
Honolulu, Hawaii 96817
1-888-751-6950

Visit our website!

August Updates!
You still have one more month of summer! Check out our new rotation of pilates classes below and our new Conditioning for Dancers class on Monday evenings at 7:30pm! Keep up the hard work and see you in the studio soon!
Aloha,
The Upside-Down Dance and Pilates Team

August Group Classes at Upside-Down Dance and Pilates

Sundays
Chair I – 9:00 am
Cadillac II/III – 12:00 pm
Mondays
Chair I – 11:30 am
Chair III – 4:30 pm
Pilates Arc IV – 5:30 pm
Pilates Arc II- 6:30 pm
Reformer I – 6:30 pm
Conditioning for Dancers – 7:30pm
Tuesdays
Reformer II – 12:30 pm
Cadillac II – 4:30 pm
Cadillac III – 5:30 pm
Pilates Arc I – 5:30 pm
Foam Roller II – 6:30 pm
Wednesdays
Pilates Arc I – 11:30 am
Cadillac III – 4:30 pm
Cadillac III – 5:30 pm
Chair II – 6:30pm
Thursdays
Chair III – 7:30 am
Cadillac II – 9:30 am
Chair II – 5:30 pm
Chair I – 6:30 pm
Fridays
Pilates Arc I – 4:30 pm
Saturdays
Conditioning for Dancers – 8:30 am
Pilates Arc II – 10:30am
Reformer I – 11:30am
Chair II – 2:30pm

Menu of Services 2012

Pilates Solo Lessons
Introductory Solo Package $225
One Solo Lesson $85
Six Solo Lessons $420
Twelve Solo Lessons $780

Dance Classes
One Dance Class $18
Six Dance Classes $90
Twelve Dance Classes $150

We are in the process of adding dance classes to our curriculum. Here is what is in the works. We are looking for dance space to rent. Please contact us if you know of anyone wanting to rent out dance space at a reasonable rate. The Dance Conditioning Classes and Anatomy Classes have already started so register now!

Dance Technique-
T/TH/SAT 10:30am-12pm, and Wed 6:45-8:15pm
Upside-Down Contemporary Modern Dance. Our warm-up will be based on conditioning sequences created by Irene Dowd. We will apply current biomechanic principals to dance alignment and movement, practice phrase creation and performance, as well as, enjoy freedom through structure in improvisation and contact improvisation. Knee pads, long sleeve shirt, and small hand towel recommended for class.

Dance Conditioning
Sat 8:30am-9:25am, Mon 7:30pm-8:25pm
In this class we will learn sequences from Irene Dowd, Bartenieff Fundamentals, Pilates, and Lisa Orig. This is the perfect class to fine tune your alignment and neuromuscular coordination while challenge your strength and flexibility.

Dance Improvisation and Contact Improvisation
Sat 12:15-1:45pm
Whether you are an avid improver, or have no idea what dance improv is, this class is sure to be a delight. We will learn how to quite our mind and become one with our fellow dancers. We will focus on moving in and out of the floor with grace and control while preparing to share weight during movement. Creating a clear structure, identifying a movement theme, and supporting your fellow dancers ideas will bring hours of movement fun both to watch and to do! Knee pads, long sleeve shirt, and small hand towel recommended for class.

First Friday Improv Class and Performance
First Friday’s 7-9pm
The only way to learn how to dance is to dance, and the only way to learn how to perform is to perform. That is what this wonderful class is about! From 7 to 8pm we will learn or review our improvisational structure. From 8-9 we will travel through the First Friday Gallery Walk and perform the structure. The structure will be taught through out the previous month in the Saturday 12:15 dance improvisation class, and again at 7pm on First Friday. No experience in dance or improvisation is necessary, just an open mind and heart! Please wear black tennis or dance shoes, black pants you can move in, and a solid bright colored top.

September Structure- quite your mind and follow the leader

Kinestectic Anatomy and Biomechanics Workshops
First Sat of Month 10am-2pm
Open to all individuals who want to learn more about how their body works efficiently. Although we will be looking at it from a dance and Pilates perspective you do not need to be a dancer or Pilates Addict to join us!

Workshops from 10-2pm the first Saturday of the month.
September- Turn out from your hips not your feet. The anatomy behind this common dance correction.
October- Move your arms from you back and keep your shoulders down! The anatomy behind this common dance correction.
November- Point your toes. The anatomy behind this common dance correction.
December- Square your hips. Is it really possible? The anatomy behind this common dance correction.

We will tape our muscles on Herman (the skeleton) and then ourselves while learning the names of the bones, muscles, joints, connective tissues, and arthrokinematics of the joints. We will learn proper biomechanics and specific neuromuscular conditioning exercises to change our less than efficient usages. NO TESTS JUST UNCOVERING THE MYSTERY OF YOUR BODY!

For more information on registration and pricing please go to www.upsidedowndance.com click on dance classes and log in.

Dance Classes
Single $18
Six Pack $ 90
Twelve Pack $150

Anatomy Workshops
$60 per workshop

For more information email us at:

info@upsidedownpilates.com

July Newsletter

adealani — Tue, 03 Jul 2012 21:10:22 +0000

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…from Upside-Down Dance and Pilates

Dear Fellow Pilates Addict,

Kick off the summer with your favorite past time: PILATES!
See below for our list of July Group Lessons and our July Promotion! Please book all pilates group classes in the new Group Pilates Lessons tab in the online web-scheduler. Looking forwarding to seeing you in the studio soon!

July Promotion!

Do you know of a friend who has been wanting to try a pilates group class? Encourage them to celebrate July with us! We are offering your First Group Pilates Level I Class COMPLIMENTARY at Upside-Down Dance and Pilates for the month of July!! FOR NEW STUDENTS ONLY. The group class MUST be used within the month of July. Pass the word on to your friends!!
Please email info@upsidedownpilates.com if interested! Include your Full Name, Address, Phone Number and Email Address.

Value: $35.00
Promotion Expiration: July 31, 2012

July Group Pilates Classes
Sundays
Reformer I – 9:00 am
Chair II/III – 12:00 pm
Chair I – 6:00pm
Mondays
Reformer I – 11:30 am
Reformer III – 4:30 pm
Cadillac IV – 5:30 pm
Cadillac II- 6:30 pm
Pilates Arc I – 6:30 pm
Tuesdays
Pilates Arc II – 12:30 pm
Chair II – 4:30 pm
Chair III – 5:30 pm
Cadillac I – 5:30 pm
Balance Ball II – 6:30 pm
Wednesdays
Cadillac I – 11:30 am
Chair III – 5:30 pm
Chair I – 6:30 pm
Reformer II – 6:30pm
Thursdays
Reformer III – 7:30 am
Chair II – 9:30 am
Reformer II – 5:30 pm
Reformer I – 6:30 pm
Fridays
Cadillac I – 4:30 pm
Saturdays
Conditioning for Dancers – 8:30am
Cadillac II – 10:30am
Pilates Arc I – 11:30am
Reformer II – 2:30pm

Menu of Services 2012

Pilates Solo Lessons
Introductory Solo Lesson package $225
One Solo Lesson $85
Six Solo Lessons $420
Twelve Solo Lessons $780

Pilates Group Classes
One Pilates Group Class $35
Six Pilates Group Classes $195
Twelve Pilates Group Classes $360

Unlimited Pilates Group Class Packages
Introductory Recurring Unlimited Month Level I Classes $150
(3 recurring months at Intro rate)
Recurring Unlimited Month Group Classes $350

Dance Group Classes
One Dance Class $20
Six Dance Classes $108
Twelve Dance Classes $180
Unlimited Monthly Dance Classes $150

See you in the studio!

Much aloha,

The Upside-Down Dance and Pilates Team

1111 Nu’uanu Avenue
Honolulu, Hawaii 96817
1-888-751-6950

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All New Students!	Your First Group Pilates Level I Class is COMPLIMENTARY at Upside-Down Dance and Pilates for the month of July!! FOR NEW STUDENTS ONLY. This group class MUST be used within the month of July. Pass the word on to your friends!! Please email info@upsidedownpilates.com if interested! Include your Full Name, Address, Phone Number and Email Address in the email.
Offer Expires: July 31, 2012