New York, NY 10001Chelsea
About Prima Forme
Prima Forme runs reformer classes on the sixth floor at 242 West 27th Street in Chelsea, in a room the studio says holds only four of them. That count is most of the character of the place, because it caps the class whether or not anyone advertises a class size.
The timetable is graded rather than themed. Reformer Foundation is the beginner slot. Reformer for All sits in the middle. Reformer Challenge is built around strength, control and stamina. Reformer Jumpboard Flow adds the cardio. Reformer Stretch and Release is the restorative end. The studio also lists a class called Breast Cancer Pilates: Hope and Healing, for women undergoing treatment.
Brecke Swan founded it, and the ballet background shows in more than the name: Forme is the French word for form, and the studio sells its own grip socks at $25 and tension bands at $35 alongside the classes. Bring a water bottle, a small towel and grip socks.
Parts of the site still carry a launch signup, so treat this as a new room rather than an established one. Prima Forme publishes no class or membership price anywhere, so this profile carries none.
Studio highlights
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- 5.0Google rating
Class styles at Prima Forme
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Where Prima Forme is
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Amenities
- Grip socks for sale
Reviews
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How Prima Forme Compares
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$348a month, via cheapest membership
Lowest advertised tier. How many classes it includes is not published.
Also teaches Private Pilates and Reformer Pilates.
Put these two side by side
Costs are the cheapest published way each studio will sell you that many classes, packs and memberships included, and each one carries the date it was checked on the comparison itself.
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Frequently Asked Questions
View all FAQsHow many reformers does Prima Forme have?
Four reformers, which is the whole shape of the room: class numbers stay small and the popular slots go early. Book ahead rather than turning up in Chelsea and hoping.
Which Prima Forme class suits a first timer?
Reformer Foundation, which is the beginners class. After that, Reformer for All works across levels, Reformer Challenge pushes strength, control and stamina, and Reformer Jumpboard Flow brings the cardio. Reformer Stretch & Release is the restorative one, so save it rather than starting there.
Are Prima Forme prices published anywhere?
No published prices, so call (801) 450-1656 and ask before you budget for Prima Forme.
Can I get a class in before work at Prima Forme?
Weekdays open at 7am, so yes if you are anywhere near Chelsea. The weekday tail runs to 8pm for evening classes, and weekends are shorter at 9am to 5pm.
Who is behind Prima Forme?
Brecke Swan, a lifelong ballerina, who set the studio up around elegance, thoughtfulness and individuality in fitness. Worth knowing if you want a ballet leaning reformer class rather than a gym floor one.
What is worth packing for a reformer class here?
A water bottle, a small towel and grip socks. Prima Forme sells grip socks and custom tension bands, so a forgotten pair is fixable at the door. Fitted tops and bottoms are the sensible call on a reformer, because loose fabric catches in the machine and the instructor cannot read your form through it. Long hair should go up, since springs and hair are a bad combination.
What is the Breast Cancer Pilates class?
Prima Forme runs a class called Breast Cancer Pilates: Hope & Healing, offered for women undergoing breast cancer treatments. Ask on (801) 450-1656 about days and suitability, and speak to your own clinician first.
Is a perfect rating meaningful with 17 reviews?
Only so far. 17 reviews is a small sample, so read them one by one and see whether the Prima Forme instructors named in them still teach the slots you want.
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