PILATES PLAY CLASS

Designed for performers, this Pilates class builds strength, alignment, and breath power to support the physical demands of acting, singing, and stage movement. Students develop the control, stamina, and body awareness needed for choreography, character work, and long rehearsal days. Through focused mat work, breath training, and intentional movement, they build a deeper connection to their core: the foundation of expressive, sustainable performance. 

Whether preparing for a dance‑heavy musical, an emotionally intense scene, or simply wanting to feel more grounded onstage, this class helps performers strengthen their bodies, sharpen their skills, and move with confidence. performance career.

A playful introduction to movement and body awareness. This class uses simple Pilates concepts, imagination, and gentle challenges to help young movers build coordination, balance, and confidence. Kids learn how to connect with their bodies through fun, structured activities that support focus, self‑regulation, and early strength development. 

A fun, imaginative introduction to movement.  

This class blends simple Pilates foundations with games, storytelling, and age‑appropriate challenges. Kids explore:

• Balance, coordination, and body awareness

• Gentle strength‑building through playful movement

• Breathing and calming strategies

• Confidence in trying new skills

The goal is to help young movers feel capable, safe, and excited to explore what their bodies can do.

Perfect for: energetic kids, shy kids who need a confidence boost, and anyone who loves to move.

Instructor Bio

JACQUIE CHANG: blends Pilates with her background in social work and humanitarian practice to create a deeply supportive, empowering approach to mind‑body wellness. She bridges mental healthcare and movement, using Pilates principles to help students refine technique, protect their bodies, and explore the interplay of movement, emotion, and imagination. This integrated work guides performers toward a resilient mind‑body connection that supports them onstage and in daily life, inviting them to see their bodies as storytellers within spaces that feel safe, confident, and grounded.

In addition to filling out the online registration form below, please also print out the following required documents to complete, sign, and return to the CTLB on or before the first day of class. Once completed and signed, you can either bring to 1st day of class, mail to CTLB P.O. Box 15526 Long Beach, CA 90815, or scan and email to info@childrenstheatreoflongbeach.org. A link to CTLB’s refund policies is also listed below.

Thank you!

CTLB – Consent and Release Form and Participation Behavior Agreement for Minors– Summer Classes 2026

Refund Policies

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In addition to filling out the online registration form above, please also print out the following required documents to complete, sign, and return to the CTLB on or before the first day of class. Once completed and signed, you can either bring to 1st day of class, mail to CTLB P.O. Box 15526 Long Beach, CA 90815, or scan and email to info@childrenstheatreoflongbeach.org. A link to CTLB’s refund policies is also listed below.

Thank you!

CTLB – Consent and Release Form and Participation Behavior Agreement for Minors – Summer Classes 2026

Refund Policies

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