Jessica Perez is a Puerto Rican native who moved to Lower East Side New York City at the age of 13.  Jessica experienced her first taste of life as an artist at the Abrons Art Center in the LES, not far from where she lived. She continued her path at New York’s La Guardia H.S of the Performing Arts, where she was accepted as a  voice major but then switched majors to dance.  After La Guardia, Jessica received full scholarships to Alvin Ailey, Ballet Hispanico where she trained intensively in Ballet, Jazz, Modern, Flamenco, Point work, Partnering and more. Jessica performed with the Urban Ballet Theater for over 10 years as well as working as an actress in various TV and  commercials.

Jessica has always enjoyed yoga and pilates as art forms to stay fit. After doing some soul searching for a new life path, she discovered her passion for Inferno Hot Pilates and Hot yoga. It has opened new drive and motivation for her. Shortly after her rigorous training at YO.BK became certified for Inferno Hot Pilates in June of 2022 with the founder of IHP Gabriella Walters. Jessica has expanded her training experience with her 200hr Power Vinyasa certification at YOBK, lead by Kate Davis and Sheri Celentano on March of 2024. Jessica She is now teaching an average of 11 classes a week in multiple studios.

As a proud mother, when Jessica is not teaching, filming or working various events, she is parenting her two awesome kids, one of her most important and fulfilling life purposes.

She is a firm believer of taking the best care of her mind, body and spirit, which makes her a role model in her community.HARRIS

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