Amanda Topaz

Pilates Instructor

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Qualifications

Plates Mat – Kane School of Core Integration, NYC
Pilates Equipment Basic Training Phase 1/2. Kane School of Core Integration, NYC
Scolio-Pilates Module 1 & 2 Helen New
Super Advanced Cadillac Syllabus, Bob Liekens Power Pilates, NYC
Reformer 1 & 2 Instructor Training, Balanced Body Education, Pilates Reforming NYC
Unusual Wunda Chair, Blossom Leilani Crawford
Sports Specific Functional Training, Equinox Fitness Bob Alejo
Coaching Your Client through a PT Session, Equinox Fitness Bob Alejo
TRX Suspension Training

Association

National Pilates Certification Program, USA

Treatment Areas of Interest

Amanda has a background in aerial arts performance where an injury could mean lost work or have other serious consequences. Pilates became a daily practice of focus and embodied connection that prolonged her career.

Empowering others through purposeful movement brings her joy, and she is grateful to have learned from a diverse range of individual bodies over the years. Her latest obsession is the spine and how all biomechanics seem to lead back to this intricate central structure.

Professional Achievements

Ugo Rondinone 2016-2022

Aerial Technical Consultant to for “Burn Shine Fly” exhibition Venice Biennale

Worked with sculptor and scanner to devise forms that emulate flight for aerialists to safely model
Designed rigging plan, made sure models could be safe and comfortable during the body scans
Was personally scanned to create first sculpture prototype

Equinox Fitness Borough Hall, NY 2016-2019

Pilates Instructor, Machine Pilates Solo and Duet

Om Factory Yoga, New York, NY 2018-2019

Aerial Hammock and Aerial Yoga Instructor
Part-time and substitute hammock and aerial yoga group instructor

Aerial Arts, New York, NY 2017 – 2019

Aerial and Flexibility Instructor

Part-time aerial and flexibility instructor – group and solo

Viceroy, Anguilla (now Four Seasons Resort) 2013 – 2015

Aerial Instructor, Mat, and Reformer Pilates Instructor

Created Aerial Program, sourced, and procured suitable aerial equipment
Taught group and solo sessions to guests over the “Festive Season”

Rockittech, LLC – dba Rockitaerials (Sole Proprietor) 2002 – 2021

Aerial Producer, Creative Director, Performer, Choreographer, Aerial Instructor

Responsible for comprehensive event planning including managing contract negotiations, arranging domestic and international travel for cast, scheduling, securing performance venues, and installations for audiences ranging from 200 to 30,000 people
Created and produced aerial performances for companies at high profile venues including The Kennedy Center, Mellon Auditorium, The Liberty Science Museum, Detroit Institute of the Arts, Capitale, Ultra Miami, Baku Expo Center (Azerbaijan)

Streb Lab for Action Mechanics Brooklyn, NY 2018

Technical Director and Production Manager

Barnard College New York, NY 2008-2012

Adjunct Professor, Aerial Fitness

Implemented first aerial fitness program and designed curriculum
Taught aerial fitness classes promoting wellness and team building