Pilates News Pilates Questions The Who's Who in Pilates | The Who's Who in Pilates |
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| Written by Georgina Jackson | |||
| Friday, 27 July 2007 | |||
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Who are the World's Master Pilates Teachers? Joseph Pilates, enough said! Clara Pilates, his wife! not much is written about Clara, but Ron Fletcher talks about her in his web site. A strong German accent, she had "a beautiful soul" and was "a lovely and caring lady". Others have said that she was a much better teacher than Joseph. Most sites mention Clara only in passing. "They met in 1926 on a boat trip to America". Clara was a nurse, Joseph had nursing experience, they were both interested in physical fitness so they obviously had a lot to talk about. According to Suzi Lonergan Clara suffered from rheumatoid arthritis and was wheelchair bound at the time. Following Joseph's death, Clara continued their work for another 10 years - sounds like a smart lady! Mary Bowen, Pilates teacher, former student of Joseph & Clara, Jungian psychoanalyst, active member of Pilates Method Alliance. Ron Fletcher, Pilates teacher, former student of Joseph & Clara, Broadway dancer. Ron also offers certification programs in Arizona, Denver & BC, Canada. Kathy Grant , former student of Joseph & Clara, Broadway dancer, choreographer, Pilates teacher. Romana Kryzanowska , based in New York, teaches Pilates in it's original form (Authentic Pilates) the version that she learned from Joseph himself. Michael Miller, travels internationally teaching master classes, workshops and certification intensives, produces training videos, based in Colorado Lolita San-Miguel, ballerina, educator, choreographer and director, former student of Joseph & Clara, based in Puerto Rico. Karen Sanzo, Pilates Unlimited, physical therapist, certified instructor, teaches continuing education courses for physical therapists and Pilates instructors nationwide, based in Dallas. Moira Stott Merithew, (Stott Pilates) incorporates modern exercise principles, including maintaining the natural curves of the spine. Alan Herdman , recognized as the guy who brought Pilates to the UK. Mari Winsor, Pilates Video Queen.
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