Background
My work centers on Pilates and movement training, informed by more than 18 years of teaching movement across dance, Pilates, and high-performance environments. My approach is shaped by a lifelong study of the moving body, including my own background as an elite rhythmic gymnast and professional dancer, alongside training in biomechanics and principles informed by movement testing used in professional sports.
Today, I use Pilates to support professional athletes, dancers, and individuals in performance, recovery, and long-term movement health, while maintaining an active practice as a choreographer, director, and dance artist.
Selected Professional Experience
Los Angeles Angels | Pilates Instructor
Pilates and movement training within a professional baseball high-performance environment, complementing strength and conditioning, athletic training, and performance programming.
Pilates & Movement Training | Movement Specialist
Individualized Pilates and movement training for professional athletes, dancers, and individuals, with programming tailored to performance, recovery, movement efficiency, and long-term movement health.
Professional Dance | Choreographer, Dancer & Educator
Professional choreographic, performance, and teaching work spanning contemporary dance, interdisciplinary performance, and pre-professional dance education.
Certifications
Human Performance Pilates (Katherine Roberts)
Human Performance Pilates Certification, 2025
Athletic Performance, Chain Reaction Biomechanics, and Kinematic Sequencing
Body Arts and Science International (BASI Pilates)
Comprehensive Pilates Certification, 500 hours, 2015
Dance Specialization with Karen Clippinger
The Ailey School (NYC)
Horton Pedagogy Certification, 2014
Choreography Certificate, 2013
Education
University of California, Irvine
MFA in Dance, 2015
Research focused on interdisciplinary and immersive performance, modern dance, and screendance.
Fordham University, Lincoln Center in conjunction with The Ailey School (NYC)
BFA in Dance, concentration in Choreography, 2013
BFA in Communications & Media Studies, concentration in Film, 2013
Continuing Education
2015 - present
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Athletic performance and biomechanics
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Ground reaction forces and movement cueing
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Hands-on cueing and movement assessment
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Anatomy and movement mechanics
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Pilates for dancers
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Spinal conditions and scoliosis
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Pre- and postnatal Pilates
Organizations & Leadership
Pilates on Main | Owner
Santa Ana + El Segundo, CA
Boutique Pilates studios providing individualized and small-group movement training.
The Academy of Dance | Director & Co-Owner
Santa Ana, CA
Dance academy providing comprehensive training from early childhood through pre-professional levels.
Reborn Arts | Founder & Artistic Director
Santa Ana, CA
Nonprofit arts organization creating professional performance and community-based movement experiences.