Extension Method™
The Extension Method™ is an innovative program of physical conditioning and rehabilitative techniques based on the fundamentals of classical ballet. Conceived by Jennifer Nichols, professional dancer and fitness specialist, The Extension Method™ combines classical ballet technique with contemporary athletic conditioning and is designed to impart the strength, posture, ease of movement, and sculpted physique of a dancer. The method is adapted for individually tailored programs as well as group sessions. Exercises are built upon establishing a strong, healthy ‘core’, giving an individual confidence on a physical level to both protect and challenge the body while participating in sport or in everyday life. The Extension Method™s unique formula targets various elements of fitness:
- Flexibility
- Agility & Co-ordination
- Core Stability
- Muscular Strength & Tone
- Postural Alignment
Welcome to Toronto’s newest movement boutique, the Extension Room, located in the heart of the downtown core. The new home of The Extension Method™ is the brainchild of professional dancer and fitness specialist, Jennifer Nichols. The Extension Room offers a unique and diverse array of fitness and dance classes, workshops and special events guided by professional dancers yet designed for everyone at all fitness levels. The first of its kind in Toronto, the Extension Room is located in a beautifully renovated industrial studio space at 30 Eastern Avenue (@ Sackville, just north of the historic Distillery District) 
The Extension Room features the Extension Method’s innovative collaboration of classical ballet and fitness standards, as well as a diverse offering of complimentary disciplines. Its roster of instructors boast elite stage careers with internationally renowned dance companies and therefore offers an unparalleled standard of technical excellence and professional experience. The Extension Room’s diverse selection of group classes include the Extension Method’s: