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Announcing Pilates Introductory Class 9 for $99.00

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 Created by Joseph Pilates in the early 1900’s, pilates is a unique form of exercise designed to bring balance to the body.  With a focus on lengthening and strengthening muscles balanced development of the body occurs.  But the benefits don’t stop there and the population is taking note, according to the Sporting Goods Manufacturing Association, pilates has seen a 602% increase in participants from 2000 to 2006.  What has made pilates so popular?  Everything from improving overall strength, flexibility, balance, coordination, athletic performance, core   stability and muscle tone to improving circulation, alleviating pain and tension, flattening the abdominals, restoring the natural curves of the spine and improving posture.  And the benefits can be felt by everyone.  Regardless of age, fitness level or goals your personal needs can be met with this all-encompassing mind-body form of exercise.

STOTT PILATES is a contemporary approach to the mind-body form of exercise created by Joseph Pilates.  It is anatomically based and in accordance with modern biomechanics and spinal rehabilitation.  STOTT PILATES is an athletic based approach that offers modification and the breakdown of exercises to accommodate all fitness levels and abilities.

  • longer, leaner muscles (less bulk, more freedom of movement)
  • improves postural problems
  • increases core strength, stability and peripheral mobility
  • helps prevent injury
  • enhances functional fitness, ease of movement
  • balances strength & flexibility
  • heightens body awareness
  • no-impact, easy on the joints
  • can be customized to suit everyone from rehab patients to elite athletes
  • complements other methods of exercise
  • improves performance in sports (golf, skiing, skating etc.)
  • improves balance, coordination & circulation

Is STOTT PILATES exercise like Yoga?

In some respects Pilates is like Yoga. Both are considered mind-body type methods of movement; both emphasize deep breathing and smooth, long movements that encourage the mind-body connection. The difference is that while Yoga requires moving from one static posture to the next, Pilates flows through a series of movements that are more dynamic, systematic and anatomically-based incorporating resistance equipment. The goal with STOTT PILATES exercise is to strengthen the postural muscles while achieving optimal functional fitness.

How can STOTT PILATES be different than weight training or other resistance exercise?

  • Pilates is three-dimensional (i.e. exercises can be performed using all movement planes)
  • spring resistance more closely resembles muscular contraction
  • emphasis on concentric/eccentric contraction for injury prevention
  • STOTT PILATES exercise is customizable for special needs
  • in Pilates exercise, emphasis is placed on rebalancing muscles around the joints
  • Pilates corrects over-training and muscle imbalance that leads to injury
  • Pilates emphasizes balancing strength with flexibility(for injury prevention and more efficient movement)
  • STOTT PILATES exercise leads to an improvement in posture and body awareness
  • Weight training and STOTT PILATES can be combined in your fitness program and are a great compliment to each other.

 

Introductory Special

**9 classes for $99 dollars**

Classes starting June 4th @ IBT studios.

(Classes are Monday, Wednesday, Friday @ noon)

CONTACT THE STUDIO FOR MORE INFORMATION

801-393-5500

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Call for Enteries for the Second Annual Rocky Mountain Choreography Festival 2013

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Call for Entries: Second Annual Rocky Mountain Choreography Festival

Laurie Sefton 2012 People’s Choice Winner for her Choreography

Ogden, Utah, May 2, 2012: Imagine Ballet Theatre (IBT) is pleased to announce the Second Annual Rocky Mountain Choreography Festival to take place in Ogden, Utah at the Peery’s Egyptian Theater. The Festival is open to both amateur and professional choreographers. Application deadlines are September 1, 2012 and August 1, 2012. The winning choreographer’s grand prize will include theater rental and crew for a performance night in October of 2013.

Applicants may choreograph pieces for a range of dancers including solo, duet, small group, and ensemble. Entries are accepted in the following categories: ballroom, classical, contemporary, ethnic, hip-hop, jazz, modern, tap, or other styles of dance. The Festival will take place on February 22 and 23, 2013.  Applicants will be notified of their acceptance into the festival if they are chosen by December of 2012.

The Rocky Mountain Choreography Festival is a unique opportunity for local and national talent to come to the heart of the Rocky Mountains to display their work. Accepted entries will compete at the historic Peery’s Egyptian Theater located in downtown Ogden. The historic district is ideal for hosting large groups and provides ideal venues and attractions for out-of-town guests. Choreographers are responsible for getting your dancers to Ogden for the performance.

Imagine Ballet Theatre, along with Weber State University Dance Department faculty, the Utah Dance Education Organization, and the Peery’s Egyptian Theater will be sponsoring the Festival. Interested choreographers may download the application materials at https://www.imagineballet.org.

Rocky Mountain Choreography Festival is dedicated to the advancement of dance as an art form, specifically through the supportand promotion of quality choreography.

SUBMISSION DEADLINE OPTIONS

Date: August  1, 2012 Cost: $50 per piece ($25 discount)

Enrolled in College or High school $30 per piece with submission of Student ID.

SUBMISSION DATE EXTENDED!  to September 1  Cost:  $75 per piece

Please make checks out to Imagine Ballet Theatre Rocky Mountain Choreography Festival.

• Submit a completed application form, application fee, and DVD per piece submitted. A press package and/or background information is recommended but not required.

• Materials must be postmarked on or before August 1, 2012. If your submission materials are postmarked on or before September 1, 2011 you will receive a $25 discount per piece.

• Submitted materials become the property of the Rocky Mountain Choreography Festival.

• Choreographers can submit more than work. This is for Professional and amateur choreographers. If submitting multiple pieces, separate DVDs and application forms are required.

• TIME LIMITS must not exceed 10 minutes

• Incomplete materials or those exceeding the Festival time limits will not be processed.

• The DVD must contain only the choreography being submitted. Additional footage makes it impossible for Festival staff to assure the committee is viewing the submitted choreography.

• Professional recordings are not required, but attention to quality, clarity and point of view are essential for accurate judging of choreography.

• A committee will select finalists for both divisions based on the materials submitted.

• Finalists chosen will travel and perform the submitted choreography live at the Peery’s Egyptian Theater  before a general audience and panel of judges and compete to have an evening of dance presented at the Peery’s Egyptian Theater.

• Finalists are responsible for travel arrangements and all other related expenses.

• Finalists will be posted on the Imagine Ballet Theatre website www.imagineballet.org

no later than December 5, 2012.