THIS SUMMER, HPPC’S FREE BARRE CLASSES, LED BY LISA PANTALEO ARE RETURNING TO HUNTER’S POINT SOUTH PARK! FOR THREE CONSECUTIVE MONDAY NIGHTS - AUGUST 2ND, 9TH, AND 16TH - AT 6:30PM LISA WILL TEACH HER BEGINNER BARRE CLASS IN THE PARK. REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED, PLEASE MAKE SURE TO CHECK OUR CALENDAR OF EVENTS FOR MORE DETAILS AND TO REGISTER.
FOR INFORMATION ON OTHER CLASSES LISA TEACHES WITH HER STUDIO, BARRE3, CHECK OUT THEIR WEBSITE HERE AND FOLLOW THEM ON INSTAGRAM @barre3lic.
READ ON TO LEARN MORE ABOUT LISA AND HER PASSION FOR BARRE!
First off, quick background info. Tell us your name, where you're from and what you do.
Lisa Pantaleo, Queens NY, owner of barre3 Long Island City
How'd you get into Barre? How long have you been a barre instructor?
I found barre3 on Instagram while looking for a new workout routine to do prior to heading to my 9-5 as a graphic designer. I fell in love with barre3's holistic approach to fitness and beautiful brand aesthetic. I knew I needed to bring a barre3 studio to my hometown of Queens and I've been teaching for over 4 years now!
What's your favorite thing about what you do?
I love connecting with clients and truly making the studio feel like their second home!
How is teaching in the park different from teaching in a studio?
Oh, it's way different! Teaching outside is a ton of fun...moving big in the sunshine and feeling the breeze on your skin during breath work is amazing. It of course comes with its challenges too when it comes to controlling music volumes, uneven surfaces, etc.
When you're not teaching, what is your favorite thing to do in the parks?
Take walks with my husband and son :)
Lastly, how do you motivate/energize yourself to be active when you're feeling lazy?
Put on some fun music and remind myself how amazing I'm going to feel after!