Private Training
Pilates
Pilates is the conditioning method of choice for professional dancers. At Pittsburgh Ballet Theatre, Pilates clients enjoy the same high-quality, individualized instruction as do our company dancers. These exercises create a toned body while promoting strength, flexibility and agility. Other benefits include better coordination, balance and breathing. The studio is fully equipped with a reformer, cadillac, tower and chair.
GYROTONIC® Session
The GYROTONIC® method is a beautiful movement practice developed by a dancer, Juliu Horvath. He created The GYROTONIC EXPANSION SYSTEM® as a movement practice with influences of swimming, Qigong, and Tai Chi while incorporating weights and pulleys on the GYROTONIC® Tower. This enables the body to create stability through contrast; helping bodies to move in a free and integrated way. It improves coordination, range of motion, strength, energy, and balances imbalances in the body making it one of the most refined training for dancers and elite athletes, but is also incredible for anyone, at any age, with any movement experience. GYROTONIC® movement begins with the spine, which houses the nervous system. Through this practice the body can learn to be more grounded while working in fuller ranges that support a healthy environment around the joints.
GYROTONIC® GYROTONIC®, GYROTONIC® & Logo, GYROTONIC EXPANSION SYSTEM®, GYROKINESIS® are registered trademarks of Gyrotonic Sales Corp and are used with their permission.
Pilates Equipment Class
Work in small groups of 3 on various studio equipment including the Reformer, Cadillac, Tower, and Chair in Pittsburgh Ballet Theatre’s Pilates and Conditioning Studio. This class is designed for those with some Pilates experience to help gain strength and knowledge on the Pilates equipment. Participants must be able to freely move up and down from the floor. Socks are required, sticky socks are highly recommended.
TRX®
TRX is a suspension-training tool used to perform functional, body-weight exercises. Add TRX to your fitness routine to develop strength, balance, flexibility and core stability. This full-body workout can be modified to suit all levels.
Benefits of Private Training
- Hands-on assistance and personalized attention
- Guided instruction from certified instructors through carefully crafted, unique exercises
- Injury prevention and support for athletes in recovery or with limitations
- Achievement of fitness goals in an encouraging environment
To schedule a Pilates private, duet or trio please check out our schedule here
or email Marcella Day at mday@pittsburghballet.org.
* Pricing is subject to change. All session cards are valid six months from issue date. Cards are non-refundable and non-transferable. Exceptions include medical reasons only. For Duet and Trio sessions, you will need to have one (Duet) or two (Trio) partner(s), and all participants should have a comparable training level.