Six Degrees Pilates

Specialties

Six Degrees Classical Pilates instruction delivers healing results for genuine strength you can feel

and see — truly nurturing the body, mind, and spirit, just as Joe Pilates sought it to be.

Six Degrees Pilates is the product of Barbara Hoon’s wealth of knowledge and more than 25 years of experience as a Pilates teacher and student. Barbara began practicing Pilates as a dancer at The Juilliard School, and continued training while performing as an original member of the renowned company, Twyla Tharp Dance. She also performed in various Broadway shows, television, and films, all while nurturing her passion for Pilates. Barbara has taught people from all ages and all backgrounds: teens to seniors, corporate professionals to professional football players, and celebrity actors.

Six Degrees strives to uphold the Classical Pilates principles established by Joseph Pilates to provide the highest quality of instruction for maximum results. Our clients– no matter the age, physical ability, or injury– continue meeting their health and fitness goals with efficacious and targeted training. Six Degrees is open seven days a week, offering Private or semi-​Private instruction, a variety of group classes, and monthly workshops.

Six Degrees is fully equipped with top of the line Gratz equipment: Reformer, Tower, Cadillac, Wunda Chair, High Chair, Pedi-​Pole, Ladder-​Barrel, Spine Corrector, and auxiliary equipment.

History

Established in 2005.

Six Degrees has been awarded Best of NJ/​Best of Morris & Essex consistently for the last 5 years.

Barbara Hoon is the founder of Six Degrees Pilates.

Six Degrees Pilates is the product of Barbara’s wealth of knowledge and more than 25 years of experience as a Pilates teacher and student.

Barbara began practicing Pilates as a dancer at The Juilliard School, and continued training while performing as an original member of the renowned company, Twyla Tharp Dance. She also performed in various Broadway shows, television, and films, all while nurturing her passion for Pilates. Barbara continued her formal training of the work with NYC Pilates instructor, Patrick Strong, first generation Pilates protégée of Romana Kryzanowska, and continues working closely with Pilates master teacher Kathi Ross-​Nash. Barbara attributes Pilates to preventing any injuries and maintaining her physical and mental strength during her many years as a dancer.

Meet the Business Owner

Barbara H.

Business Owner

Barbara began practicing Pilates as a dancer at The Juilliard School, and continued training while performing as an original member of the renowned company, Twyla Tharp Dance. She also performed in various Broadway shows, television, and films, all while nurturing her passion for Pilates. Barbara continued her formal training of the work with NYC Pilates instructor, Patrick Strong, first generation Pilates protégée of Romana Kryzanowska, and continues working closely with Pilates master teacher Kathi Ross-​Nash. Barbara attributes Pilates to preventing any injuries and maintaining her physical and mental strength during her many years as a dancer.

Barbara brings a wealth of knowledge and experience with over 25 years of teaching clients from all different ages and backgrounds. Her keen eye from her dance training allows her to find and properly address any problems or ailments, instilling better body awareness, a freedom from pain, and a heightened mind-​body connection to her clients.