Cadance Pilates and Jazz Fall 2025 session schedule with photos of private Pilates, group Pilates, barre, and jazz classes in Montreal.

Update on Booking Classes + Fall Session 2025

Barre, Pilates, and Jazz classes Montreal Fall 2025 As summer winds down, it’s the perfect time to reconnect with your body and movement. Cadance’s Fall 2025 session offers a balanced mix of classical Pilates, jazz dance, and barre classes in Montreal — designed to help you build strength, flexibility, and confidence on and off the … Continue reading Update on Booking Classes + Fall Session 2025

Close-up of a client’s hand gripping the wood and leather handle of a Small Arm Chair (Baby Chair) Pilates apparatus, performing the Boxing exercise and stretching the spring during a Classical Pilates private session, Montreal.

Why I Sometimes Flip the Classical Pilates Session Structure

Classical Pilates Private Session in Montreal: Timelapse & Apparatus Work en français If you’ve ever taken a classical Pilates private lesson with me at my Montreal studio, you know I typically follow a three-part sequence — and this is the way a traditional classical Pilates session is structured everywhere. The Classical Pilates Session Format Part … Continue reading Why I Sometimes Flip the Classical Pilates Session Structure

Empty light-filled Montreal dance, barre, and Pilates studio with hardwood floors – Cadance Jazz & Pilates

New Studio, New Chapter

en français Pilates and Jazz Dance Classes in Downtown Montreal and the Plateau A Look Back at Cadance’s Shared Spaces For a long time, Cadance has shared its home — and its energy — with others. Since 2006, that’s meant offering Pilates and dance classes in inspiring studios across Montreal. From NewDance, to Nyata Nyata, … Continue reading New Studio, New Chapter

Close-up of the Small Arm Chair (Baby Chair) in a private Pilates studio in Montreal, showcasing its angled seat, wooden frame, and wood and leather handles attached to springs.

Why I Love the Small Arm Chair (a.k.a. Baby Chair)

en français Before I ever started my classical Pilates certification, I was already dipping my toes into that world—taking a class here, attending a workshop there. One of the workshops that really made an impression on me was a barrels workshop. It inspired me to go searching for a used Ladder Barrel. I didn’t have … Continue reading Why I Love the Small Arm Chair (a.k.a. Baby Chair)

Barre fitness instructor in St-Henri, Montreal, giving hands-on correction to a student to improve alignment and engage the abdominals in a group class.

The History of Barre Fitness: From Lotte Berk to Cadance Barre

En français Barre fitness, a workout that blends ballet, Pilates, and yoga, has become a staple in fitness studios the world over. Whether a seasoned athlete or a newcomer to fitness, barre's combination of strength, flexibility, and low-impact movements appeals to everyone. But have you ever wondered how this unique workout started? In this post, … Continue reading The History of Barre Fitness: From Lotte Berk to Cadance Barre

A group of students practicing the "Double Leg Stretch" exercise on Pilates mats in a St-Henri, Montreal studio. One student is being gently spotted and corrected by the instructor to ensure proper form and alignment.

Pilates Matwork: The Heart of the Pilates Method

en français My Journey with Pilates My journey with Pilates matwork began unexpectedly, in a group reformer class taught by a close friend of mine during a visit back home. We had both graduated from San José State University’s dance program, though I had moved to Montreal and she stayed in California, becoming a Pilates … Continue reading Pilates Matwork: The Heart of the Pilates Method

Closeup of a pregnant belly during a private prenatal Pilates session in St-Henri, Montreal.

The Benefits of Prenatal and Postnatal Pilates

Prenatal and Postnatal Pilates: Strengthening Your Body Through Every Stage of Motherhood in St-Henri, Montreal en français As a Pilates instructor with over 14 years of experience, I’ve had the privilege of working with many prenatal Pilates clients throughout the different stages of their pregnancies. For the past five years, I’ve been teaching out of … Continue reading The Benefits of Prenatal and Postnatal Pilates

Performing advanced Pilates exercise, Snake, on the reformer in St-Henri, Montreal.

From Contemporary to Classical: My Pilates Journey and Why It Matters

en français It was during a visit back home to California when I took my first ever Pilates class—an intermediate reformer class with a friend from San José State University, who had certified in Stott Pilates, a contemporary method, after we graduated from the dance program. I loved the class! It was a fun challenge … Continue reading From Contemporary to Classical: My Pilates Journey and Why It Matters

Rachel Santos leading a barre class in Saint-Henri, Montreal, guiding students through exercises to enhance strength and flexibility.

Elevate Your Fitness with Barre Classes in Saint-Henri, Montreal

Are you ready to transform your fitness routine? Join us for barre classes in the vibrant Saint-Henri neighborhood of Montreal! Combining elements of ballet, Pilates, and yoga, barre workouts are a fantastic way to build strength, improve flexibility, and enhance endurance—all while having fun! What to Expect in Our Barre Classes In our Saint-Henri barre … Continue reading Elevate Your Fitness with Barre Classes in Saint-Henri, Montreal

Group Pilates class in Montreal at Cadance with students performing The Hundred exercise. One student is being assisted by the instructor, who is gently pulling their legs to encourage deeper engagement of the abdominals and a higher curl. The class is focused on core strength, control, and movement precision, offering personalized instruction for all levels.

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Discover the Benefits of Pilates in Saint-Henri, Montreal Are you looking for an effective form of resistance training? Pilates is an excellent choice! In our Saint-Henri Pilates classes, you'll use your body weight to build strength, enhance muscle tone, and improve flexibility. Developed by Joseph Pilates and originally known as ‘Contrology,’ this system is designed … Continue reading montreal pilates group mat classes