It’s really hard to write about Emily Easton. That’s not because I’m intimidated (though I am) or because, like a wave upon the sand, her joie de vivre cannot be captured in the written word (though it’s tough). It’s because Emily is the embodiment of Six Degrees: she is a constant work in progress, a… Read More >
Heather Runman is a force of nature. Her distinctive, encouraging voice and broad smile carry through the studio as she leads students through barre classes that are at once incredibly hard and incredibly fun. The challenge she presents and the individual care she takes with each student—as well as the superfun soundtracks and occasional costumes—make… Read More >
A sociologist walks into a Barre… wait. I did that wrong. A sociologist moves to Minnesota. Yes, that’s how it begins. Six Degrees student Josh Page moved to Minnesota in 2007 for a position at the University of Minnesota (he is now a tenured professor of sociology and law at the U and a writer for… Read More >
Talk about “fitspiration”! Joan Growe has been a part of the studio’s community since the very beginning, having taken up Pilates after her retirement. She’d heard that it was a good workout and would be a whole-body transition from her previous love of running. Not only that, Pilates would complement her other activities, including tennis,… Read More >