I had the special privilege of studying Pilates for many years with Kathy Grant, a first-generation Pilates teacher who studied directly under Joseph Pilates. In 1964, Kathy was one of the first students to become certified to teach the work of Joseph Pilates, which means that her teachings were only one degree of separation from the founder himself.

As a young dancer, I was recovering from a broken foot and my work with Kathy made all the difference in my life. She taught me to connect to myself, my potential, and my body.

I was able to get back to dancing stronger than before and loved the powerful connection I felt in my core. After a session with Kathy I could stand and feel stable in a moving subway car without holding on to anything.