Red Velvet at Crunch Gym
Remember when Pink sang at the Grammy’s last year? Okay, neither do I. What I do remember is that she performed an amazing aerial dance number while singing.
Well, guess what I did this past weekend? I took Red Velvet, an aerial dance class at Crunch Gym.
“This delectable lyrical dance class uses a flowing red silk as your partner and prop. Learn add-on choreography as you move, swing and hang, sure to wet your appetite.”
The class begins with what the instructor called a “dance warm-up”. I’m not sure what this means in the dancing world but I envisioned dancing. To my benefit, I was wrong the warm-up was a series of stretches for the upper and lower body, not dancing.
After the warm-up we did a few push-ups and planks and then moved on to silks aka red velvet. We began with hanging ab moves and quickly moved on to learning a little choreography.
Much like in Anti-Gravity, this class takes some “letting go” and trusting yourself and red velvet.
Watching our instructor, Jenn fly through the air with grace was beautiful to watch. I on the other hand never know what to do with myself. I mean I’m a girl who can’t grapevine let alone figure out how to spin around on a rope without looking like I’m tangled up in a spider web.
The hour class was over in the blink of an eye. I felt a sense of accomplishment for trying something outside of my comfort zone and for not landing on my head.
If you’re looking for a new adventure this is the class for you. It is currently being offered at the 59th street Crunch Gym on Saturdays from 12:00-1:00. The fee for the class for both members and non-members is $15 a class. Considering you may end up looking Pink did while on tour, I’d say it’s worth the price.
{FTC: FCITC received a complimentary class to review for the blog, but was not compensated for this post}
That sounds like a fun class but I was hoping to see a picture of YOU hanging like that =)
That looks like so much fun! So cool!!!
WOW! That is too cool! Looks hard & fun at the same time!
Did not win Fila but trying for something else – check out my blog. You must have got me started!
Oh how fun!! I’d love to try this! I bet you need killer core strength.
That sounds FANTASTIC!!
I told my friend Claire about your blog. I will have to make sure she sees this. And my friend Amanda (both live in the city).
BTW, I don’t remember Pink’s performance either. But I do remember this shot from the E-news and Extra!
I have never heard of this class before! did you break a sweat?
Looks like so much fun. Would you want to go again and take class with me maybe next weekend?
Would love to take a class with you! I’m away next weekend, but could go the following week.
Let’s do it. I’ll email you closer to the date and we can go
Sounds VERY cool. Must try.
I remember seeing Pink’s performance and thinking “WOW! That’s a workout!”
That’s so cool you checked out that class. I’m adding it to my “Things I want to do in New York.” Should be there in August this summer.
YEA!
I do remember what she sang bc I’m a dork. SO awesome that you got to try it! Pink has a bangin body and is great inspiration!
Searching for Crunch recommendations across the blogosphere as I’m there this month – will have to try this one!