
About
Jessica Pérez is a Puerto Rican-born movement artist, educator, and creator of Strength and Grace Method™. Her journey began in New York City, where she trained at LaGuardia High School, Alvin Ailey, and Ballet Hispánico before spending more than a decade performing professionally as a contemporary ballet dancer.
A few things Jessica believes

Movement / Pilates / Strength / Power Yoga / Reiki
A welcoming approach to Pilates, strength, and movement, informed by over 20 years of experience in dance and physical training.
Weekly schedule
Find Jessica around New York.
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All times New York time · Soho House classes book through the Soho House app
Studio schedules
Jessica also teaches at these studios — see their live timetables.

Strength and Grace Method™
Strength with intention. Grace in every movement.
Movement is more than exercise. It is a way to develop strength, awareness, confidence, and connection.
Jessica's own approach draws from her years in professional dance, Pilates, strength training, yoga, and mindful movement. It's less a system and more a way of working: precise, grounded, and adapted to the person in front of her.
Private training
Private sessions & curated experiences — Pilates, strength, Power Yoga and Reiki, shaped around your life.
Private Pilates
Mat or reformer, shaped entirely around your body and goals.
Strength & Conditioning
Build real, usable strength with thoughtful progressions.
One-to-One Movement Training
Dance-informed sessions for mobility, control, and confidence.
Reiki Healing
In person or on Zoom.
Small Group Sessions
Train with friends or colleagues, in your space or a studio.
Contact
Book a session directly, or send Jessica a note on Instagram — she replies personally.