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I don’t play favorites; I love all music!!
Some old classic dance music from my old DJ years: Go Pal, Mario Castelli and Masterbeat re-mixes!!
India—it changed my life
Definitely the Hamptons with “the girls” (Debby, Jenna, Cloe, Lilli and our three dogs: Cassie, Jazzy and Shizzle)
Chocolate-chocolate cupcakes from Buttercup Bakeshop and the plain frozen yogurt from Bloomingdale’s “Forty Carrots” cafe!!
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Laurie Cole brings us her motivational SOUL all the way from the West Coast. Born and bred in Los Angeles, her dance background combined with her unique sense of rhythm and diverse taste in music make each of her awesome classes a true cardio party! Her focus on form, and ability to push SoulCyclist's to their limits take her classes to a whole different level. Formerly a competitive gymnast and dancer, Laurie is a certified cycling instructor and has been teaching cycling for nine years. When she is not rocking-out on a bike, Laurie is also an actress with a background in Theater, Film and Television. Laurie resides in New York City with her pets Evie and Elvis.
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Ahem, is this a rhetorical question: U2
Kings of Leon, New U2, My Morning Jacket, Arcade Fire
The Pacific Ocean: (it brings me back to nature and nurtures my spirit)
A cupcake from the Harlem Cupcake Bakery
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Hip hop: K-OS; Rock: Led Zepplin; Blues: John Lee Hooker
Talib Kweli’s “Ms Hill,” Will.i.am, MGMT, Peter Bjorn and John the Knife, my dad’s old Motown records and Bon Iver (when I want to mellow out)
Cape Town , South Africa
The hammock in my backyard or riding through Prospect Park in Brooklyn
Ice cream. And why bother hiding? As long as I work it off!
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Sue brings us her rocking Southern SOUL all the way from South Carolina. Living in Los Angeles, when her kickboxing guru moved away, she was forced by friends to try spinning. After her first class, Sue decided that spinning would REALLY ROCK if she could play her own music. So she got certified and ended up teaching spin at Gold's Gym in LA for almost ten years, before heading East to SoulCycle®. When she is not riding, you can find Sue in the air—as she has been a flight attendant with United Airlines for 18 years (and counting). Sue likes to think of her cycling classes as Music Appreciation 101, rather than an "exercise class." She builds each class with specifically cadenced music so that the challenge is keeping up with the different beat of each song—at varying levels of resistance. She encourages singing along, "hootin' and hollerin'", and enjoying the inspiring sense of camaraderie that can only be found in group exercise. Sue resides in New York City with her two cats, Jack and Prudence.
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Bruce Springsteen
"The Loft" on XM Satellite Radio
Lake LBJ outside of Austin, Texas
Central Park
Cheeseburger with BBQ potato chips and sweet tea (and I never care if anyone is looking!)
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SoulCycle East 83rd Street’s newest addition, MB has been an avid athlete all her life. MB has participated and competed extensively in downhill skiing, soccer, softball, swimming and diving. She began her dance training at the age of three studying with Charles Hughes and Charles Kelly in New York. This combination of dance and athleticism is what brings the SOUL to her cycling classes. MB was trained in indoor cycling by Debbie Rocker in Los Angeles and certified by Johnny G. Pre-Spinning MB had a whole life in the Theater. She was classically trained at and was a movement instructor for The National Shakespeare Conservatory as well as toured the United States with The National Shakespeare Company. MB created an Off-Broadway show called “THE DIRTY GIRLS” but ultimately hung up those shoes to focus on fitness. MB received her personal training certification from New York University.
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Madonna
Donna Summer, Janet Jackson, Master's at Work, Georgie Porgie, Dennis Ferrer Remixes
Aruba
Running along the Westside highway
"Jackson Hole" Cheeseburger and "Pop Diner" Cheese Cake
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Ayana brings us her singing SOUL all the way from...Long Island. She began teaching fitness 17 years ago during her summer break at college. What she thought would be just a summer job, soon turned into a fulfilling career! She received a Bachelor’s Degree in Science with a concentration in Physical Education. Her love affair with indoor cycling began 10 years ago. She still loves the music, the people, and the energy that happens in a rockin’ class! She is also an actress, and has performed in Off-Broadway as well as in regional plays, film and television. Ultimately she strives to live a healthy, happy & Soulful life.
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Janet Jackson
The Black Eyed Peas
Central Park, it reminds me of growing up on Long Island. Watching and experiencing the seasons change is beautiful and calming.
Anything involving chocolate, yum!
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Todd Mendiola drove all the way cross-country in three days to bring us him rhythmic Soul. Raised in Seattle by his mom Eda and his Aunt Millie (identical twins), he was a model for 13 years before beginning his career as a fitness instructor in Los Angeles in 1992. Todd has taught indoor cycling, step and Tae Bo, and brings his knowledge of a full-body workout to each SoulCycle class he teaches. When not at Soul, Todd loves to ski, listen to music and spend time with his friends and family.
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Barry White, Madonna, Michael Jackson
Aretha Franklin, Bill Withers, Mary J. Blige
Maui
Water, The Hamptons, the beach. Water cleanses my spirit.
Chips and Salsa!
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MELANIE GRIFFITH is a shining example of what is possible for those who commit to take a SOUL journey. Melanie took her first ever spin class just over three years ago at the newly-opened West Side SOUL CYCLE. What began as a search for a new form of excercise after her third child was born quickly became a spin addiction and blossomed into a new chapter in her life. Melanie is an attorney and fundraiser, but her SOUL journey has led her to become a certified spinning instructer. Melanie has spent many years as a student of dance, pilates and yoga and is thrilled to have crossed the threshold from student to teacher. Her inner rhythm, love of dance, and soulful approach to life are evident in every joy-filled and groovy ride. Melanie lives in New York City with her husand and their three young children (and two dogs).
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Depends entirely on my mood . . . so many good one's!!
Everything and Anything . . . Neko Case, Citizen Cope, Blue October
Fire Island, New York . . . No place like it . . . (But St. Barth's in the off-season is pretty spectacular . . .)
Pinky's Nail Salon for a 30 minute back rub
Warm Chocolate Chip Cookies
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Clare brings us her youthful SOUL!! In 2007 after graduating from the prestigious Hotchkiss School in Connecticut and at just 18 years old, Clare headed to New York City to pursue a career in acting and singing. That fall, she joined the friendly front desk staff at SoulCycle®, and by the end of December 2008 Clare became a spin instructor. Clare fell in love with indoor cycling when she realized it was the perfect antidote to stress, and with a healthy diet lost weight changed her body type. When not on a bike at the studio, Clare is busy studying both acting and voice, running in Central Park, learning how to cook and texting boys! Clare resides in New York City .
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A tie between the Red Hot Chili Peppers and The Eagles
Lady Gaga’s “The Fame” and Lilly Allen’s “It’s Not Me, It’s You”
My family’s home in Lakeville , Connecticut
Central Park
Cool Whip!!
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