Sofia, a white femme wearing grey swaeats, lies on a pile of purple yoga blocks. Photo by Rachel Keane.
ID: Sofia, a white femme wearing grey swaeats, lies on a pile of purple yoga blocks. Photo by Rachel Keane.

Pilates for the Revolution is a mat class crafted for folks who want a physical practice that supports them in resisting and fighting the system.

Come cultivate an adaptable, responsive body while honing your ability to be present and listen with care. This practice offers an opportunity to create deeper awareness and understanding of the systems and structures that make up our bodies while staying attuned to the world around us. We will build support for our joints and grow our ability to expand, pivot, turn, ground, locomote, respond, and perceive.

Sofia’s methodology draws inspiration from Joseph Pilates’ classical teachings, rehabilitative and embodied kinesiology practices, queer theory, exercise and neuro science, consent protocol, and modern/postmodern/contemporary dance.

What to expect:
It is suggested that folks come to this practice with some prior Pilates experiences (a couple of classes will do) or other knowledge of alternative movement, exercise, or somatic forms. Consent will always be asked before offering hands-on guidance.

For class-related questions, please email programs@movementresearch.org.

 

Accessibility Notes

  • This class includes auditive guidance.
  • For access information about Gibney’s facilities refer to their website.

To request ASL interpretation or Audio Description, please email accessibility@movementresearch.org, subject line “ASL/Audio Description Request, Sofia Engelman” at least three (3) weeks prior to the date you plan to attend.

For access-related questions and requests, please contact accessibility@movementresearch.org, subject line “Sofia Engelman.”

Register for this class

In-Person

    To register visit Gibney´s Class Schedule:

    Location

    Gibney at 280 Broadway
    280 Broadway (Enter at 53A Chambers Street)
    New York, NY 10007

    • Get the Brown - BMT Nassau Street Line numbers: J , Z to Chambers Street
    • Get the Yellow - BMT Broadway Line numbers: N , R to City Hall
    • Get the Red - IRT Broadway – Seventh Avenue Line numbers: 1 , 2 , 3 to Chambers Street
    • Get the Blue - IND Eighth Avenue Line numbers: A , C to Chambers Street
    • Get the Green - IRT Lexington Avenue Line numbers: 4 , 5 , 6 to Brooklyn Bridge - City Hall

    Faculty

    Sofia Engelman

    Sofia Engelman

    Sofia Engelman (she/they) is a Brooklyn-based dance artist and movement facilitator. Sofia is the creator of Queer Body Pilates, through which she hosts classes, continuing education workshops, apprenticeships, and private sessions centering queer and trans folks.

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