Barbara Hoon and I sat down and talked about Juilliard, Broadway and everything in between. Find out how she got into Pilates and the amazing ride that she's been on.
Conversation with Barbara Hoon, owner of Six Degrees Pilates.
Barbara Hoon is the owner and founder of Six Degrees Pilates. Barbara began practicing Pilates as a dancer at The Juilliard School, and continued training while performing as an original member of the renowned company, Twyla Tharp Dance. She also performed in various Broadway shows, television, and films, all while nurturing her passion for Pilates. Barbara continued her formal training of the work with NYC Pilates instructor, Patrick Strong, first generation Pilates protégée of Romana Kryzanowska, and continues working closely with Pilates master teacher Kathi Ross-Nash. Barbara attributes Pilates to preventing any injuries and maintaining her physical and mental strength during her many years as a dancer.
Barbara brings a wealth of knowledge and experience with over 25 years of teaching clients from all different ages and backgrounds– teens to seniors, corporate professionals to professional football players, and celebrity actors. Her keen eye from her dance training allows her to find and properly address any problems or ailments, instilling better body awareness, a freedom from pain, and a heightened mind-body connection to her clients. Barbara believes that everyone has the ability to find more strength, flexibility, and confidence through Pilates, regardless of age or physical condition. Take a session with her and you’ll realize what you’ve been missing!
Most recently, Barbara has partnered with the wonderful program, Dance for PD®, an empowering, revolutionary program at the Mark Morris Dance Center and replicated around the world, that provides free dance classes for individuals living with Parkinson’s disease. Serving thousands of individuals, their families, and care partners, the breadth and global impact of Dance for PD® continues to develop each year. Affiliate programs and partners now exist in more than 120 communities, 42 states, and 16 countries across six continents.
Find out more about Barbara and her studio by visiting www.sixdegrees06.com
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Recording Engineer: Johnny Palisi