About Us
Active Studios NYC / Tiger Strong NYC
Active Studios NYC / Tiger Strong NYC Is New York Upper East Side’s Premier Boutique Activity Center for adults and kids offering a wide range of classes and programs to improve the body and the mind.
Features
• No contracts
• Master instructors
• Clean and safe facilities
Our Programs include: Martial Arts, Karate, Tai Chi, Yoga, Pilates, Reiki Energy Healing, Ballet, Modern Dance, Chess, After School, Women’s Self Defense, Corporate Self Defense, and Camp for Kids. Or book a Party for your child’s Birthday, Halloween, Sweet Sixteen, or Graduation. Our spacious, fully equipped facility, including a state of the art kitchen, is also available to rent for your personal or corporate event.
Active Studios NYC is always looking for new programs to incorporate into our offerings……
Testimonials
Active Studio NYC is the best for learning and growing.
But don’t just take our word for it.
Here you can read testimonials from students and their parents!
Active Studios NYC Master Instructors
Bill Pratt - CEO / Chief Instructor
Bill brings his expertise in business operations and a passion for teaching to the children, adults and seniors of the Upper East Side of Manhattan. Holding a Masters in Industrial Design, Karate Black Belt, Self Defense Mastery degree, and owner of Active Studios NYC, Bill has taught thousands, ages 2 to 99, how to protect themselves in all situations and to lead productive, fulfilling lives. A supportive husband and loving father himself, Bill brings a nurturing attitude to each class and fosters compassion in every instructor under his direction at Active Studios NYC.
Saba Hocek - Reiki Specialist
Saba's passion for empowering others has made her an exceptional teacher, mentor, and hypnotist. Saba wants more than anything for people to find their inner power – emotionally, physically, and intellectually. Too often, an experience, a statement made by another, or an embarrassing moment robs us of our potential. You can regain that strength; Saba is here to help you discover it.
Sensei Roy Kamen - Traditional Okinawan Karate
Roy Kamen is ranked Ku Dan (Ninth Degree Black Belt) and believes Karate is meant to teach us to be confident, fearless, and compassionate. Roy is part of a long lineage of Martial Arts Masters focusing on perfecting the mind, body, and spirit. Roy treats each student as he treats his sons and daughter, passing on Karate traditions of courtesy, respect, and trying their best. Roy has penned the Martial Arts book: "Karate: Beneath The Surface." In addition, his brother Robert wrote the hit film: "The Karate Kid," which matches Sensei Roy's philosophy that Karate lies in the mind and heart, not the hands.
Hanshi William Nadal - Isshinryu Karate
William Nadal holds a Ninth Degree Black Belt in Isshinryu Karate and is Hanshi level (Master) instructor. William has studied Karate for over 35 years, has a passion for the art, and a love of teaching children and adults the fine art of Okinawan Isshinryu Karate. William creates the ability for kids and adults to discipline themselves and focus on realistic goals therefore his classes help our students succeed in every aspect of life. Reaching those goals by maintaining discipline and a strong will builds self-confidence and makes the personality grow while learning self-defense.
Sensei Ezri Musa - Martial Arts
Martial arts has been a life passion of Ezri's since they were six years old. Their goal as a teacher is to create an environment where every student feels welcome and receives instruction that matches each person’s unique learning style. They also wish to honor these art forms by teaching in a culturally aware manner that avoids appropriation and elevates the history of these forms. Ezri views the teacher-student relationship as one of mutual respect, joy, and growth.
Shifu Myke - Tai Chi
Myke has been teaching Tai Chi for over a decade. He brings knowledge to Active Studios NYC and a dedication to this peaceful and calming Martial Art. Sculpting bodies and minds with slow, gentle movements combined with deep breathing, Myke will help transform your life in ways you never thought possible. Myke wants you to discover the power of this ancient Chinese exercise that has been proven to improve balance and lower the risk of falls, especially in older adults.
Amanda Sparso - Ballet & Heels Dance
Amanda Sparso is a classically trained dancer who has completed pre-professional training programs with ABT and Gelsey Kirkland Academy. She began dancing at the age of 3 and has studied a variety of styles, including ballet, tap, jazz, contemporary, and Latin ballroom. As a professional dancer, model, and heels instructor, Amanda loves seeing artists grow in their technique and confidence levels. Her classes focus on making students feel empowered, beautiful, and safe in their bodies.
Christina Spellman - Ballet
Christina Morrison is a professional dancer and teacher with over 10 years of teaching experience in Massachusetts, Illinois and New York. In addition to undergoing extensive training in Ballet, Pointe, Modern, Contemporary, Jazz, Tap & more, Christina is a certified Nutrition Coach, Group Fitness Instructor, and a well-versed choreographer with credits including stadium settings, site-specific work, film, concert, competition, and immersive work.
Sophia Abramovich - Ballet, Modern Dance, Pilates
Sophia is a passionate fitness and dance instructor in New York. She comes from a background of extensive dance training, focusing in Jazz and Ballet, with experience in Modern, Tap, Hip Hop, and Pointe. After being a student of dance, yoga, and pilates for over 10 years, Sophia looked to empower others and obtained her Mat Pilates Instructing Certification from Core Pilates NY. She is excited to bring her experience and love for teaching to Active Studios!
Cara Trinidad - Ballet
Cara began dancing at 4 years old, receiving predominantly classical ballet training at Academy One Music and Dance Center in Manila, Philippines. By age 11, she was granted a full scholarship. This opened up the path to train and compete in both local and international settings. Some notable experiences being the Asian Grand Prix in 2012, and the Joffrey Ballet Summer Intensive in New York in 2015. Cara is also a recent Bachelor of Music in Dance graduate from the University of the Philippines Diliman. In her senior year, she had already started teaching at her home studio, Academy One. She moved to New York upon graduation and has since been teaching dance at various schools. She specializes in ballet classes for adult beginners and children from 2-10 years old.
Rafaella Delia - Yoga, Breathwork
Rafaella is an RYT-200 based on the Upper East Side. She received her certification from Center Yoga. Rafaella draws from the characteristics of Hatha, Yin, and Vinyasa yoga, creating classes that flow like a moving meditation. Her background in dance and figure skating influences fluid and vibrant sequences, and she believes in the power of asana practice as the ultimate method for a quiet mind.
Lalia Hays - Yoga, Ballet, Pilates
Lalia Hays is a dancer, actor, and Pilates/fitness instructor. She was certified through Power Pilates and ACE Fitness and trained at Joffrey Ballet NYC and Nutmeg Ballet in CT. She loves teaching clients of all fitness levels and backgrounds, from pro athletes to people trying Pilates for the first time.
Jordyn Hersch - Yoga, Ballet, Somatic
Jordyn Hersch is currently pursuing a professional dance career in New York City. She earned her BFA in dance from Ohio State University, where she underwent rigorous training in ballet, modern, contemporary, jazz, tap, and more. Additionally, Jordyn holds a 200-hour yoga certification, deepening her understanding of the mind-body connection. She views dance as a therapeutic practice and is passionate about expressing herself through movement. Jordyn is excited about the journey that lies ahead.
Amy Wilson - Bachata, Ballet, Heels, Pilates
Amy is a Singer/songwriter, dancer, and actress. She moved to NYC to study at NYU and American Musical Dramatic Academy. She is always on the move with a musical theater and dance degree. Amy takes great pride in teaching and has been taking her classes to the next level for the last eight years in the Big Apple! The pleasure she receives as an educator, getting people up and active and using their creative side, is the best part of her job! If you love being in motion, reaching your full potential, and doing it all in a safe space, her class is a place for you!