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g r a s s h o p p e r p i l a t e s
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Trainers
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 Owner Gina
Papalia
was born in Pittsburgh, Pa. in 1971. After graduating
from the Conservatory of Dance at SUNY Purchase with a BFA in Dance
and a minor in Arts Management, she moved to New York City where she
continued her training at the Alvin Ailey American Dance Center and
danced with the Dance Theatre of Harlem and the Ohio Dance Theatre,
among other companies.
While pursuing her career as a professional dancer, Gina studied
Pilates under the two icons of today’s world of Pilates, Romana
Kryzanowska and Bob Liekens, earning certification from the Pilates
Studio of New York in 1996. Gina opened her first studio in 2000 at
Tribeca Sports Center, which bloomed into her own studio that opened
in Tribeca 2003, Grasshopper Pilates Downtown. Grasshopper has now
moved to a new beautiful, airy, 2000 square foot loft in Soho and
has joined forces with ZenGirl Fitness and DD Fitness.
Gina embraces each client individually and unconditionally,
balancing a serious approach with a fun, friendly attitude. Her
intention: to stay true to the traditional tenets of the Pilates
method and to follow closely the logical learning process as
originally conceived by founder Joseph Pilates.
Gina, a professionally trained dancer, is particularly knowledgeable
about the anatomy and the musculature of the human body. She knows
precisely how the body works, how to learn to use it most
efficiently—and how to make Pilates a pleasurable learning
experience that’s simple, thorough and effective. Gina has appeared
on The Late Show with David Letterman, in several issues of Pilates
Style Magazine, the New York Times, Point, Self and Vogue.
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 Jennifer
Nyp
has had a successful fitness career in New York City for over ten
years. She is currently an avid runner and regularly practices yoga and
Pilates. physical activity has always been a vital part of her life.
Originally from Nebraska, Jennifer found her first mentor at The
University of Nebraska-Lincoln, Bob Chase. An innovator in the fitness
industry for over 20 years, Bob taught her to pursue personal health and
fitness with a passion. Shortly after moving to New York City, she met
Thomas Hogan, her Yoga mentor and teacher. Thomas took her under his
wing and changed her life through the wonder and wisdom of the practice
of Yoga.
She found a third mentor in Bob Liekens, with whom she studied classical
pilates at Power pilates. Bob, is a true inspiration for all that know
him. He reminds Jennifer to always ask more of herself and of her
clients.
During her time at Power pilates, Gina and Dean came into Jennifer’s
life. She immediately felt connected to each of them and cherishes them
both as friends and associates.
Jennifer has multiple fitness certifications, has taught group fitness,
pilates and yoga classes throughout the city and has a dedicated private
clientele. Her training philosophy is based in core work and
cross-training. She's also a big believer of cardio to enhance results,
health benefits and get that happy "buzz" that it comes with.
She is so grateful for all the beautiful people in her life and can’t
wait for all the new people she will meet in the new SoHo Studio!
www.zengirlfitness.com
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Dean Dufford
draws on a varied and diverse background as a professional dancer and teacher to implement effective and individualized training methods. Dean
uses kettlebells, body weight, balletic and gymnastic exercises in and
endless variety of ways to keep his clients interest and motivation
high.
www.RedBarnFitness.com
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 Jessica
Green
has recently returned to NYC from touring with Cirque du Soleil. Working
closely with the physical therapists and athletic coaches, she trained
the acrobats in Pilates and body conditioning. She also performed as a
clown! Jessica is a dance and theatre artist. Previous to running away
with the circus, she maintained an in-home personal training business in
NYC, which included clients ranging from women with Parkinsons to
pregnant women to men looking to get into shape to senior citizens.
Jessie also worked with the highly acclaimed international theatre
ensemble, the Flying Machine and various contemporary choreographers for
several years. Jessica is certified through Power Pilates and also
maintains an ACE personal training certification, an AAHFRP
post-rehabilitation certification and a BFA in Dance from SUNY Purchase
College.
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Emily Roberts
was first introduced to the Pilates method through dance. She began
her dance training at the age of six and has been dancing professionally
for the past seven years. Pilates has helped her to remain free from
injury throughout her dance career. Emily completed her full
comprehensive classical certification, which includes beginner,
intermediate, and advanced level mat and apparatus work, through Power
Pilates. She has worked at various pilates studios throughout Manhattan,
including Power Pilates and currently Grasshopper Pilates. She has
worked at Theramotion, a physical therapy clinic located in Bayside,
Queens, where she used pilates as a method of rehabilitation for all
types of injuries. Most recently, Emily has founded Pureform Pilates, a
company designed for on-site personal and corporate fitness training.
Her vision through the pilates method is to help people improve their
quality of life.
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