Jessica Schatz has worked in the professional dance world for 20 years and has taught Pilates for more than 10 of those years. As a professional dancer and choreographer she learned first-hand the tremendous benefits of the Pilates system which was initially designed to assist dancers to avoid injury and to enhance rehabilitation. Jessica brings her knowledge, skill, and experience to her popular classes, teaching non-dancers, athletes, actors, and fellow dancers to build vital "power house" (abdominal) strength and flexibility. Her fast-paced and satisfying series of traditional East Coast Pilates exercises come with Jessica's 'guarantee' that "You will leave class longer, stronger, and sweatier!" Jessica studied with Thalia Thomas and was certified in the Traditional East Coast style under the tutelage of Dana Santi, a protégé of Romana Kryanowska. In addition to teaching the Pilates mat classes, Jessica is available for private Pilates sessions. "Pilates does not get easier, but it absolutely gets better!" Jessica Schatz.