Greetings!

As you may know, New York State raised the city's taxes effective August 1, 2009. This increase included both an increase in sales tax and an increase in the Personal Service Tax that is mandatory on all private fitness instruction. This includes Pilates.

We will continue paying this tax for you through December 31, 2009. Effective January 1, 2010, The Center Studio will charge the mandatory NYC 4.5% Personal Use Tax on all private Pilates sessions.

As a courtesy, you will have the opportunity to purchase one additional private session package (5 or 10 session package) at the current rate, which includes tax, between now and New Year's Eve. Please go to our online store or call the studio at 646.505.4457 to purchase.

Holiday Hours - Mark Your Calendars!

We will keep the following schedule over Christmas/New Year's:

Thursday December 24th - Sunday December 27th: CLOSED
Monday December 28th - Wednesday December 30th: OPEN
Thursday December 31st: CLOSING EARLY at 4 pm
Friday January 1st: HALF DAY OPEN 10 am - 4 pm

Thank You!

We look forward to seeing you in the Studio!

Sincerely,

Hallee Altman
The Center Studio

Greetings!

Many of you took advantage of our busy October workshop offerings! Between MELTing at Kinespirit and small group reformer and tower workshops at The Center Studio, we had something new every week. Look for more opportunities in early 2010--until then, continue working those Pilates Bodies in your private and semi-private sessions!

Holiday Hours - Mark Your Calendars!

We will keep the following schedule over Thanksgiving:

Thursday November 26th: CLOSED
Friday November 27th: OPEN* 10 am - 4 pm
Saturday November 28th: OPEN* 10 am - 2 pm
Sunday November 29th: OPEN* 10 am - 2 pm

*Limited appointments, please inquire whether your regular instructor will be available

We will keep the following schedule over Christmas/New Year's:

Thursday December 24th - Sunday December 27th: CLOSED
Monday December 28th - Wednesday December 30th: OPEN
Thursday December 31st: CLOSING EARLY at 4 pm
Friday January 1st: HALF DAY OPEN 10 am - 4 pm

Giving Thanks at The Center Studio

We would like to offer a HUGE thank you to our dedicated clients. If you have completed the milestones of 100, 200, or 300 sessions, we have gifts waiting for you at the studio!

Hallee's Maternity Leave

In anticipation of Baby Altman (due right before Thanksgiving!), I am spending less time in the studio these days. I am now officially off my teaching legs and anticipate a return by mid-January. (Though I am sure I will stop by the studio with baby in tow!)

I am still available via email at hallee@centerstudionyc.com. Please consider a slower reply-time during my maternity leave.

Please update your address books and use the studio email for all scheduling correspondence: scheduling@centerstudionyc.com

Cancellations emailed via any other account are not guaranteed to reach the desk staff in time!!

Thank You!

We look forward to seeing you in the Studio!

Sincerely,

Hallee Altman
The Center Studio

Greetings!

We have MANY MORE CLASSES to offer you! In addition to their regular Private & Semi-Private sessions, The Center Studio instructors will be busy teaching Pilates, MELT, and our new Reformer Workshops. We can't wait to see you in the studio! See the links below for easy online registration.

Classes at Kinespirit @ Studio Riverside

MELT HAND & FOOT TREATMENT
Sat. Sept. 26th 12-1 pm: FREE Intro Class
Sat. Oct. 3rd & 10th 12-1:30 pm: 2-week Intensive with Hallee
(both classes held at Kinespirit @ Madison Park on East 23rd Street)

Tues. Sept. 29th & Oct. 6th 6-7:30 pm: 2-week Intensive with Lian
Sat. Oct 17th & 24th 10:30 am-12: 2-week Intensive with Bethany

(both classes held at Kinespirit @ Studio Riverside on West 85th Street)

$160 members/$200 non-members (price includes MELT DVD kit)

MELT Foam Roller INTRO Classes with Hallee:
Sat. Oct. 10th 10-11 am
Tues. Oct. 13th 6:30-7:30 pm
Tues. Oct. 20th 6:30-7:30 pm

$20 member/$25 non-member per class

Although taking all 3-sessions is recommended, you can attend one session and still gain the benefits of this remarkable technique. Each session is limited to 10 to encourage participation.

Kinespirit @ Studio Riverside is located at 214 West 85th st. lower level

Visit our website for full class descriptions and registration

Registered Classes at the JCC

Registered Pilates Mat Classes

Pilates 101 for Beginners
Session 1 with Hallee Altman:
6 Thursdays: Sept. 17th - Oct. 22nd, 9:30 - 10:30 am
Session 2 with Karin Fantus:
6 Thursdays: Oct. 29th - Dec. 10th (except 11/26), 9:30 - 10:30 am
$125 member/$155 nonmember

Pilates Makeover with Karin Fantus
Session 1:
6 Thursdays: Sept. 17th - Oct. 22nd, 12:45 - 1:45 pm
Session 2:
6 Thursdays: Oct. 29th - Dec. 10th (except 11/26), 12:45 - 1:45 pm
$118 member/$136 nonmember

Pilates for Nursery School Parents with Randi Stone
8 Mondays: Oct. 19th - Dec. 7th, 9:15 - 10:10 am
$280 member rate

Click here to register for any of these 3 classes

Mother and Baby Pilates with Randi Stone
Session 1:
6 Wednesdays: Sept. 16th - Oct. 21st, 1:15 - 2 pm
Session 2:
6 Wednesdays: Oct. 28th - Dec. 9th (except 11/26), 1:15 - 2 pm
$150 member/$180 nonmember

Prenatal Pilates for Pregnancy & Childbirth with Randi Stone
8 Mondays: Oct. 19th - Dec. 7th, 10:15 - 11 am
$150 member/$165 nonmember

Click here to register for either of these 2 classes

Now Offering Reformer Classes

4 Weeks --- 45 Minutes --- 3 Students

The Reformer is the principle apparatus used in developing a strong foundation for those studying the Pilates method. In this workshop you will be introduced to the basic exercises of the reformer workout. Whether you are new to Pilates and looking for a low-cost alternative to private sessions, or if you have been taking mat classes for awhile and are looking to take your workout to the next level, then this introductory class is for you!

Session 1 with Julia
4 Thursdays, 7:00-7:45pm
October 1, 8, 15, 22

Session 2 with Julia
Oct. 29, November 5, 12, 19
4 Thursdays, 7:00-7:45

$180 member/$200 non-member

Register online now!

Thank You!

Remember to mark you calendars for our upcoming Fall Holidays:

Rosh Hashanah
Saturday Sept 19th & Sunday Sept 20th: CLOSED

Yom Kippur
Monday Sept 28th: CLOSED

We look forward to seeing you in the Studio!

Sincerely,

Hallee Altman
The Center Studio

Greetings!

September is here already and we have a jam-packed schedule of Pilates classes, MELT classes and Reformer Workshops to offer--not to mention a top-notch teaching staff whose session times are filling fast! Registration will begin for classes and workshops over the next two weeks. Stay tuned for reminder emails and more offerings. Also, please mark your calendars as we prepare for the Fall Holiday schedule within the JCC.

September Holiday Schedule Changes

Labor Day Weekend
Saturday Sept 5th - Monday Sept 7th: CLOSED

Rosh Hashanah
Saturday Sept 19th & Sunday Sept 20th: CLOSED

Yom Kippur
Monday Sept 28th: CLOSED

Introducing Our New Staff!

Please give a warm welcome to our new staff

Steph Kirkman has joined our desk staff three days per week. She is new to the big city and loves it! She grew up in Iowa and studied music at St. Olaf College in Minnesota. With a love for traveling, singing, dancing and performing she moved here last October to pursue musical theatre dreams!

Pilates Instructor Stephanie Torbik rejoins our staff with both weekday and weekend hours and Victoria (Tori) Cooper will join our team on Monday nights. Please talk to the desk about scheduling sessions with them!

Registered Classes at the JCC

Registered Pilates Mat Classes

Pilates 101 for Beginners
Session 1 with Hallee Altman:
6 Thursdays: Sept. 17th - Oct. 22nd, 9:30 - 10:30 am
Session 2 with Karin Fantus:
6 Thursdays: Oct. 29th - Dec. 10th (except 11/26), 9:30 - 10:30 am
$125 member/$155 nonmember

Pilates Makeover with Karin Fantus
Session 1:
6 Thursdays: Sept. 17th - Oct. 22nd, 12:45 - 1:45 pm
Session 2:
6 Thursdays: Oct. 29th - Dec. 10th (except 11/26), 12:45 - 1:45 pm
$118 member/$136 nonmember

Pilates for Nursery School Parents with Randi Stone
8 Mondays: Oct. 19th - Dec. 7th, 9:15 - 10:10 am
$280 member rate

Click here to register for any of these 3 classes

Mother and Baby Pilates with Randi Stone
Session 1:
6 Wednesdays: Sept. 16th - Oct. 21st, 1:15 - 2 pm
Session 2:
6 Wednesdays: Oct. 28th - Dec. 9th (except 11/26), 1:15 - 2 pm
$150 member/$180 nonmember

Prenatal Pilates for Pregnancy & Childbirth with Randi Stone
8 Mondays: Oct. 19th - Dec. 7th, 10:15 - 11 am
$150 member/$165 nonmember

Click here to register for either of these 2 classes

Thank You!

We look forward to seeing you in the Studio!

Sincerely,

Hallee Altman
The Center Studio

Greetings!

Staying in the city this summer? Well, we have MANY CLASSES to offer you! The Center Studio instructors will be busy teaching Pilates and MELT, and we can't wait to see you in the classroom.

If you are traveling out of Manhattan, we wish you a wonderful summer and look forward to seeing you in our September classes!

Classes at Kinespirit @ Studio Riverside

MELT Fundamentals Classes:
MELT Reconnect - July 12th 10:30-11:30 am
MELT Rebalance - July 23rd 6:30-7:30 pm
MELT Rehydrate - Aug. 3rd 1-2 pm
MELT Release - Aug. 15th 11 amhal and sue reconnecting-12 pm

Instructors: Hallee Altman & Karin Fantus

Fee: $25 nonmember
$20 member
Members, register for all four at $72.00!

Although taking all 4-sessions is recommended, you can attend one session and still gain the benefits of this remarkable technique. Each session is limited to 10 to encourage participation.

Kinespirit @ Studio Riverside is located at 214 West 85th st. lower level

Visit our website for full class descriptions and registration.

Classes at the JCC

Registered Pilates Mat & MELT Classes

Pilates 101 for Beginners with Karin Fantus
5 Fridays : July 17th - Aug 14th
11:00am - 11:45am
$125 member/$155 nonmember

Pilates 101 for Advanced Beginners with Karin Fantus
5 Fridays : July 17th - Aug 14th
11:45am - 12:30 pm
$125 member/$155 nonmember

MELT Hand & Foot Intensive with Hallee Altman
If you have neck or back aches and pains, you might be surprised to hear you can alleviate these symptoms by treating your hands and feet in just minutes each day!
4 Thursdays : July 16th - Aug 6th
9:30- 10:30 AM
$160 members/$200 nonmembers
* Ball kit with DVD included in price

Click here to register online at JCCManhattan.org

Transform into a Pilates Body this summer!

1. Try a semi-private! As long as you are injury-free, you may be ready to join a partner. Ask your instructor about semi-private possibilities and we will help you coordinate with a partner!
2. Try a different instructor! This summer we have teachers who are traveling, getting married and surviving pregnancy. Use this opportunity to learn (and show off) for someone new.
3. Stick to the program! Keep your appointments on track by logging onto our online schedule and managing your sessions from home. Also, ask your instructors for homework to take with you to the beach or abroad. Remember the at-home pilates videos on our website!

Thank You!

We look forward to seeing you in the Studio(s)!

Sincerely,

Hallee Altman
The Center Studio

Greetings!

We are well into Summer scheduling and planning, and we want you to stay informed about our exciting studio offerings. If you are traveling out of Manhattan, we wish you a wonderful summer and look forward to seeing you in September!

Mark Your Calendars

The Center Studio will be closed on on Saturday July 4th & Sunday July 5th. Happy Independence Day!

Rooftop SPIN & MELT at the JCC

Join Top Spin Instructor Randi L. Klein and MELT Certified Instructor, Hallee Altman for a sunset spin ride on the roof followed by a relaxing MELT session. After party to follow! BYOGoodies. Space is limited.

Spin bikes take both look clips and SPD clips. Regular sneakers also allowed.

Fee: $15 JCC Fitness Members / $20 Pool and Community Members / $25 Nonmembers

Registration required. Call 646-505-5708 or register online.

Transform into a Pilates Body this summer!

1. Try a semi-private! As long as you are injury-free, you may be ready to join a partner. Ask your instructor about semi-private possibilities and we will help you coordinate with a partner!
2. Try a different instructor! This summer we have teachers who are traveling, getting married and surviving pregnancy. Use this opportunity to learn (and show off) for someone new.
3. Stick to the program! Keep your appointments on track by logging onto our online schedule and managing your sessions from home. Also, ask your instructors for homework to take with you to the beach or abroad. Remember the at-home pilates videos on our website!

Thank You!

We look forward to seeing you in the Studio(s)!

Sincerely,

Hallee Altman
The Center Studio

Dear Reader,

Many of you have expressed the desire for tower classes, reformer workshops, and other lower cost alternatives to supplement your weekly sessions. Not only do we have NEW CLASSES to announce, but also we are happy to introduce a quick, easy and FREE alternative to keep you busy until spring. Keep reading for details!

Teasers, Teasers, Teasers

Thanks to our multi-talented Center Studio staff of videographers and actresses Lian, Julia, and Nel, we produced two online Pilates videos featuring at-home and at-work exercises. They each focus on how we can incorporate Pilates into our everyday lives.

From waking up in the morning, to taking a much needed break to keep us energized throughout the long workday, the videos are mini-workouts or "teasers," pardon the pun.

Visit our website, click on the tab called TEASERS, and have fun!

Special thanks to Nel Shelby Productions for making this possible.

Holiday Closings - Mark your Calendars

The Center Studio will be closed on Thursday April 9th - Sunday April 12th in observance of Passover and Easter.

We will reopen on Monday April 13th. All sessions on Thursday April 16th and Friday April 17th must be pre-paid.

More Class Options!

In case your weekends are not busy enough, take a mindbody break to do Pilates and MELT!

The Center Studio is proud to announce our new partnership with Kinespirit Gyrotonic Studio. Conveniently located at 214 West 85th Street, this beautiful brownstone studio will now offer MELT classes and workshops taught by The Center Studio instructors.

Saturday April 4th 11 am: FREE 1-hour MELT class
Tuesday April 7th 10 am: FREE 1-hour MELT class
Class size will be limited, so please sign up at The Center Studio desk if you are interested.

After the Spring Holidays we will offer two 4-week MELT workshops: Saturdays at 11 am and Tuesdays at 10 am.

Stay tuned for information on Pilates Mat and Tower Classes, Reformer Classes and more MELTing. Remember, health really is the new wealth!

Thank You!

We look forward to seeing you in the Studio(s)!

Sincerely,

Hallee Altman
The Center Studio