WITHIN: Grassroots Residency

                                          Location: ESTIA House of Movement | Williamsburg, Brooklyn

                                                          369 Hooper Street Brooklyn, NY 11211

A mat Pilates and intensive deep stretch series focused on the intersection of recovery and refinement. My dance career has showed me the power of the stage, WITHIN is all about the power of the preparation - join me in building the foundation of a new movement ritual! 

Highlighting the benefits of movement more prominently within the BIPOC and "non-dancer" demographic, over the course of four weeks with different themed classes, WITHIN's mission is to help make Pilates less intimidating and more ACCESSIBLE. 

Whether you are a seasoned mover, just starting your journey or looking for a curated somatic experience to add to your routine, there's always a spot for you here! 

Let's take up some space!

Week 1: Alignment

Week 2: Architecture 

Week 3: Flow & Fluidity 

Week 4: Expansion

DATES: 

TUESDAYS 3/24, 3/31, 4/7, 4/14:

THE DUAL RITUAL

The Signature Mat Pilates 7:30-8:15pm

Alignment. Flow. Architecture.

The Intensive Deep Stretch 8:30-9:15pm

Dancer-level recovery. Range of motion. Release.

FRIDAYS 3/27, 4/3, 4/10, 4/17: 

THE DUAL RITUAL

The Signature Mat Pilates 6:30-7:15pm

Alignment. Flow. Architecture.

The Intensive Deep Stretch 7:30-8:15pm

Dancer-level recovery. Range of motion. Release.

 

Designed to be experienced as The Dual Ritual, but you're welcome to drop-in for Mat Pilates or the Intensive Deep Stretch seperately. 

All classes are capped at 10 participants to ensure a personalized, full immersion experience.

 

PRICING:

Mat OR Stretch Single Class: $25 

Dual Ritual (same day): $45 

*Experience the full immersion and save $5*

Committed Class Pack (1 dual ritual per week): $170

*Save $10*

Legacy Class Pack (2 dual rituals per week): $315

*Save $45 - one FREE dual ritual!* 

 

Click HERE to save your spot! 
 

ABOUT ME: 

Born and raised in Williamsburg, Karisa is a NYC based professional dancer and Pilates instructor trained in myriad dance styles including ballet, lyrical, jazz, tap, and pointe. Now, she mainly focuses on contemporary, ballet, modern and styles within the African diaspora. Karisa graduated from Manhattanville University in 2020 ppl, where she received a B.A with honors in Dance & Theatre and Business Management and studied abroad in Wollongong, Australia. Throughout her college career, she has had the pleasure of working with various popular NYC choreographers including Julia Ehrstrand, Take Ueyama, Shannon Gillen, and more. She has also had the opportunity to perform as a dancer in the off-broadway production The Wounded Soul in theatres around White Plains with Endless Voice Productions in 2017 and shows for Loom Ensemble, touring the Hudson Valley and Fort Tryon Park with “Tell Me How You Breathe” in 2023. Karisa continues to expand on her dance training and experience with opportunities to perform in places like Disney World and Hershey Park, as well as taking part in overseas dance opportunities such as Dance Italia in Lucca, Italy. Karisa is currently apart of two NYC-based dance companies, Keeping People Connected and Threads of Truth, with some of her most recent performances being at The Brooklyn Public Library - Brooklyn Heights branch, the NYU Jack Crystal Theater, and Ailey Citigroup Theatre. Aside from dance, Karisa is deeply passionate about travel, teaching/practicing Pilates, aerial arts, and cultivating safe and comfortable experiences and environments for BIPOC and underserved communities.