Interior view from the Grand Quai pavilion in Old Montreal with panoramic windows overlooking the Saint Lawrence River and Habitat 67, future venue of Les 100 ans du Pilates Montréal.

Celebrating 100 Years of Pilates in Montreal

This fall, Montreal will celebrate a very special milestone: 100 years of the Pilates method, marking the opening of Joseph and Clara Pilates’ first studio in New York City. I’m truly excited to be part of this gathering at the Grand Quai in the Old Port of Montreal, alongside the Collectif Méthode Pilates and many … Continue reading Celebrating 100 Years of Pilates in Montreal

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)

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

Montreal GROOVE fitness/dance classes

What is GROOVE? Get your GROOVE on as you develop functional strength, increase your cardiovascular endurance, improve your flexibility, balance, and coordination, and reduce stress! GROOVE is a dance-based workout where you explore simple movement to great music to make your body feel good and foster vibrant health. No dance experience required. Forget about complicated choreography and … Continue reading Montreal GROOVE fitness/dance classes

Montreal Pilates+Barre Classes

STOTT PILATES® improves core strength and stability and balances the muscles around the joints, improving the way your body functions, looks, and feels. Pilates classes are offered for all levels and may include small props to make the workouts more fun and dynamic. You will be taken through a challenging, full-body workout designed to strengthen core stability, lengthen … Continue reading Montreal Pilates+Barre Classes

Montreal Jazz Dance Classes

What is jazz dance? Jazz dance is a common form of dance used in musical theatre and the commercial and entertainment industries. It has its roots in social dance and is heavily influenced by African-American traditions.  Jazz dance technique is based on elements of ballet and modern dance and incorporates syncopation and isolations of the … Continue reading Montreal Jazz Dance Classes

La La Land movie pass contest

Movie Pass Contest Enter for your chance to win movie passes for the VIP premiere of LA LA LAND, the new movie directed by Damien Chazelle (WHIPLASH) featuring Ryan Gosling and Emma Stone. People's Choice Award winner at the TIFF and Best Actress winner at the Venice International Film Festival, this modern musical will sure … Continue reading La La Land movie pass contest

Thriller workshop & Cadance swag

THRILLER WORKSHOP Have you always danced along with MTV's first world premiere video, Thriller? Or have you always wanted to learn the moves from the video that was voted as the most influential pop music video of all time? Now is your chance!!! With Cadance Jazz, you will get to learn the choreography from Thriller … Continue reading Thriller workshop & Cadance swag

FREE Thriller workshop

It's time for another fun and exciting Thriller workshop!  And it's totally free!!  All you have to do is RSVP to our event on Facebook.  Please note that this special FREE workshop will take place at the Klaxson tap studio on Wednesday, August 26 18h30-20h30. As I start to see all of the back-to-school ads and displays … Continue reading FREE Thriller workshop

new session this week; Thriller workshop pics

Our new session begins next week!  I'm excited to continue choreography for our May 2016 Jackson Tap Fusion show.  Cadance Jazz dancers will be learning choreography to songs like Thriller, Beat It, Blame It On the Boogie, Love Never Felt So Good, That's the Way Love Goes, Control, and Rhythm Nation, etc.  If you are new … Continue reading new session this week; Thriller workshop pics