Certified Pilates Instruction since 2005


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To register for group equipment classes, 

call Kathy at 901-726-9225 or sign up at the studio.

 

SCHEDULE OF CLASSES

MONDAY

9:00am  - Intermediate Equipment & Mat - Amanda

10:00am  - All Levels Equipment & Mat - Melanie

6:00pm - Advanced Flow Equipment - Melanie

 

TUESDAY

** TEMPORARILY SUSPENDED MARCH 26, 2013**10:30am - Intermediate/Advanced Equipment & Mat **

4:15pm - Intermediate Equipment & Mat - Melanie

5:15pm - All Levels Mat - Melanie

6:15pm - Beginning/Intermediate Equipment & Mat - Melanie

  

WEDNESDAY

9:00am - Intermediate Equipment & Mat - Melanie

10:00am - All Levels Equipment & Mat - Melanie

6:15pm - All Levels Mat - Melanie

 

THURSDAY

10:30am - Intermediate/Advanced Equipment & Mat - Monica

 

FRIDAY

9:00am - Intermediate Equipment & Mat - Amanda

10:00am - All Levels Equipment & Mat - Melanie

11:00am - All Levels Equipment & Mat - Melanie

**NEW!** 1:00pm - Intermediate Equipment & Mat - Amanda **

 

SATURDAY

9:00am - All Levels Mat - Amanda

 

 

If interested in scheduling a private session, speak to your instructor after class or call Kathy at 901-726-9225.

Session Costs

Mat/Springboard/Reformer $25 or $200 Package of 10
Privates $60 or $550 Package of 10
Mat Classes $15 or $100 package of 10
Ask about special pricing for NBE students and parents!



Packages expire in 3 months from date of purchase
*24 hour cancellation fee applies to all late cancellations*

  

Pilates at New Ballet
Studio Policies

Please register 24 hours in advance for equipment classes. To register call NBE (Kathy 901-726-9225), or the instructor of the class (Mel 870-814-7475). Sign up sheets are also in the studio.

If you are unable to come to an equipment class you have already registered for, please give notice to NBE or the instructor at least 24 hours prior to the class.  Failure to do so will result in you being charged for that class.

A class needs at least 2 clients in order to run. Pilates at New Ballet reserves the right to cancel a class within 24 hours if less than 2 people are registered. Cancellations will be announced here and on our Facebook page.

Please silence your cell phones before entering class.

If you arrive late to class, please enter the studio as quietly as possible.

Please wait outside the studio until the previous class has ended.

Mat classes have no registration.

"Practiced faithfully, Pilates yields numerous benefits. Increased lung capacity and circulation through deep, healthy breathing is a primary focus. Strength and flexibility, particularly of the abdominal and back muscles, coordination-both muscular and mental, are key components in an effective Pilates program. Posture and balance, and core strength are all heartily increased. Bone density and joint health improve, and many experience positive body awareness for the first time."

The Pilates Method Alliance

 

 CLASS DESCRIPTIONS

Mat Class - a full body Pilates workout that stregthens and tones the core, back, legs and arms with a concentration on proper breathing and alignment. Sometimes excercises include props such as the ball, roller, thera-band and circle.

Equipment & Mat Class - a full body workout on the mat, Pilates Reformer and/or Pilates Springboard which provides additional stability to the exercises along with additional weight bearing training. 

INSTRUCTORS

Mel Pyron and Amanda Kramer instruct small classes in reformer, tower and mat classes.  Privates and group lessons are available.

Melanie began her study of movement and the human body in the fine arts. Figure drawing and painting lead her to schools in London, Germany, and Barcelona. In 2001 she began a deeper study of anatomy and movement therapies at The Massage Institute of Memphis. The next year she began full Pilates certification through Ellie Herman Pilates Studios.
With respect and awe at many disciplines of movement she completed 100hrs of Om Yoga teacher training at Midtown Yoga and a 200hr yoga TT with Variyoga in Fayetteville, Arkansas. There, she also studied advanced massage therapy for chronic pain as an intern with physical therapist, Joseph Reagan, MSPT. In 2008 San Luis Obispo, California she completed a year long certification in the Gyrotonic Expansion System® Level 1. For the year of 2009 she traveled to Costa Rica to teach and practice at a studio affiliated with Pilates Master Michael Miller.

Drawing from a diverse background in disciplines and culture, Mel hopes to enliven those who come to her sessions by encouraging the building of an awareness of their bodies, an increase in quality of breath,
a fun, flowing work out and a deeper level of strength! 

Amanda's bio coming soon!

Instructor Emeritus

Alicia is Certified Pilates instructor and earned her Bachelors Degree in Fine Arts from the University of Memphis with a concentration in Dance in 2000. Alicia began her Pilates certification soon after college and completed the 700-hour Pilates certification program by Ellie Herman in 2002. This certification focused on a deep understanding of anatomy, kinesiology, posture, and basic bio-mechanics as well as training for all levels on all the various Pilates machines. She was the Director of Pilates Central from 2005 until 2010 and continues to grow as an instructor by attending Pilates workshops around the country. Alicia thankfully continues to teach Pilates at New Ballet Ensemble & School - leading group classes on the Mat, Reformer and Springboard as well as offering Pre-Natal Pilates. 

Her clients range from young teens, professional ballet dancers, pro-golfers, marathon runners, competitive tennis players, clients who have recently had serious injuries to people in their 80's.

In January 2013, Alicia moved to the west coast.