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Our certified instructors have a vast understanding of the body’s anatomy through years of training in dance and Pilates. This training enables our instructors to identify patterns of strength and weakness in the upper and lower body in order to personalize the session for each client’s diverse needs. Our instructors are dedicated to helping their clients reach their individual goals. Focusing your determination, strength, and breath creates a harmony of mind, body and spirit - only then can you achieve what you never thought possible.
Mary K. Vogt
Owner and instructor, Mary has been teaching dance and Pilates for the past 10 years professionally. She graduated from Slippery Rock University where she earned a B.A. in both dance and English Literature. She also earned her M.F.A. from the prestigious Smith College where she received a full teaching fellowship. During her time at Smith, Mary taught dance and pilates to undergraduates at Smith College, University of Massachusetts, Amherst, Mount Holyoke, and Hampshire College. She has also worked with notable dance companies in different capacities such as Brazz Dance Company, The Dance Alloy, and Troika Ranch, and Roza Dance Company. She continues to perform and create work throughout New York City.
Mary received her certification in Pilates mat and equipment through Pilates Method Alliance and The Fitness Guru training heavily under Lawson Harris. Her teaching style draws heavily from her extensive training in dance and anatomy. She has earned numerous awards for her teaching. Her classes focus on breath, clean technique, flexibility, and the joy of movement. She thrives on the progression of her students.
Mary currently teaches dance and Pilates at Stephen’s Institute of Technology as well as throughout Manhattan.
Yukiko Tanaka
Yuki Tanaka, a native of Tokyo, Japan, first began studying Pilates to
rehabilitate from sports-related injuries. Intrigued by the increased
strength and functionality she was gaining through her own practice,
Yuki went on to complete her teaching certificate at Kane School, where
she also studied anatomy. She enjoys the challenge of teaching and
seeing her clients achieve their physical goals. She often incorporates
props for a fun, safe and effective movement experience.
Marie Doherty
Marie Doherty comes from Chicago IL, and began her dance training at the Chicago Academy for the Arts. She recently graduated from the State University of New York at Purchase College and received her BFA in dance. While at Purchase she studied abroad to dance in Taipei Taiwan, and Burgos Spain. She has had the opportunity to work with many choreographers such as Asun Noels, Merce Cunningham, Gregory Dolbashian, and Yung-li Chen. Marie became certified in Pilates under the prestigious instruction of Michael Feigin and Lawson Harris, owners of the Fitness Guru, located in Brooklyn. Marie is actively teaching Pilates and dancing around NYC and New Jersey.
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