BDC PILATES

*English speaking
*Capable of hosing prenatal sessions.

BDC PILATES Manager

About my lesson
Mariko instantly recognizes the unique patterns of each client’s body movement, and provides the best approach to fulfil individual’s needs. Mariko’s session aims to supports her clients learn functional movements with joy, and share the many benefits Pilates can bring about for everyone.

About myself
Mariko’s experience of various disciplines- golf, marathon, basketball, swimming, gym training and dance of course, allows her to recognize the needs of various clients and tailor training approach to improve their performance.
Certified Sport Nutritionist.

About my lesson
I try to offer lessons from which everyone can feel the physical changes before and after regardless of their exercise history. Pilates is connected to various parts of life, and I think that the physical condition can improve the mind and quality of life. I would like to support your life through Pilates. I want my clients to feel energized when they come to the studio and see me.

About myself
I played handball for 14 years since junior high school and I joined a professional league after graduating from college. After my retirement from handball, I met Pilates and was impressed by the values it can bring. Especially having been injured multiple times myself before, I thought Pilates could be a solution to many other people. I am always a learner and am studying everyday improve my teaching skills. In addition to my cheerful personality, I truly enjoy interacting with people.
I like watching sports, visiting cafes, and laughing.

*English speaking

About my lesson
Class is designed so that we can focus on the alignment of your body. I would like everyone to be aware of the muscle groups you want to work on during the class. Without making it too difficult or too serious, I’d like to share the fun-ness to move the body through Pilates!

About myself
As I was working as a dance professional in New York, I felt that strong core and body were essential. With a recommendation from my dance teacher, I decided to get my Pilates teaching certification. As I was able to strengthen the core through Pilates, I believe that I was able to stand on various stages in New York without having to go through major injuries. I am still a working dancer. I would like to spread the knowledge and experience I gained through teaching Pilates in New York to our Japanese community.

*Fluent in English and Korean.
*Capable of hosing prenatal sessions.

About my lesson
Maika believes “FUN” is the key to long lasting commitment in all aspects of life. To help her clients discover the joy of Pilates, she creates a joyful and inspiring atmosphere. She tries to give simple and easy to understand instructions to her clients to help reach their goals. Maika welcomes clients of all fitness level and non-Japanese speakers.

About myself
Maika started taking ballet lesson as a young girl. She performed in number of stages and pursued her career as a dancer. She was first introduced to Pilates as a way to support rehabilitation for one of her family members who suffered a stroke. To this day, she pursues continuing her education to keep updated in the field of rehabilitation.
A mother of two.
Fluent in English and Korean.

*English speaking.

About my lesson
Yumi focuses her session to bring awareness to the spine and deep muscles within. She believes the recognition and adjustment of our unconscious muscle movements is crucial to obtaining a correct well-balanced posture.

About myself
Yumi lived in Johannesburg, South Africa for 20 years. Previously worked in a corporate world, got married and eventually sought out new inspiration in Pilates. Coming from a non-athletic background, Yumi gained many inspirations from her own body that was once stiff and inflexible and the benefits of Pilates was such a joy. She continues to attend various workshops and continues her education to further her knowledge.

About my lesson
I offer lessons that are fun and easy to understand so that the clients can feel the awareness of their own bodies. After the lesson, I would like everyone to feel refreshed and want to engage in a Pilates session again!

About myself
Before becoming a Pilates instructor, I worked in an office environment. I was suffering from chronic shoulder pains and tiredness. However, through Pilates, I was able to identify the cause of my discomforts and improve them. I was fortunately caught by the depth of Pilates and acquired an instructor qualification. I hope I can deliver the joy of Pilates to as many people as possible!

About my lesson
Rina aims to offer lessons that all clients can feel their bodies changing before and after the session. Through Pilates, she would like to assist everyone’s daily lives to become painless and healthy.

About myself
Acquired her mat pilates teaching certificate at BDC PILATES and she is now enrolled in the machine pilates teacher training program at BDC PILATES.
Rina started taking classic ballet lessons as a young child and she still dances jazz dance at this time. Noticing unbalances in her body, she started taking pilates lessons to first improve her dance performance level. However, she now feels the difference in her everyday life. She is an avid learner fo pilates and continues to research ways to improve human body alignments.

About my lesson
I try to create a class where you can find hints to improve your physical and mental weaknesses and worries and achieve a healthier daily life. I would like to assist you in preparing your mind and body and to spend your days positively.

About myself
Started classical ballet from an early age, and after graduating from university, appeared on numerous musical stages as a professional musical actress. After leaving the company, I was involved in directing, choreography, and training younger generations while appearing on domestic and international stages. I started Pilates in addition to teaching dance because I wanted to relearn how to use my body properly, how to adjust it, and what it takes to recover from an injury. Also a mother of two!

About my lesson
In addition to controlling body shapes and correcting postures, I try to give lessons that match individual's goals. I would like everyone to experience the joy of exercising on the machine and the feeling that you can become more positive mentally as your body changes.

About myself
While working at a law firm, I started Pilates to improve muscle weaknesses due to years of desk work and lack of exercise. I instantly felt that I acquired muscles in places that I wanted to and felt that the condition drastically improved. Realizing that "Core" is important to everything we do, I decided to study Pilates that is truly based on anatomy. I learned Japanese dance from a young age and started Kali Salsa and HIPHOP dance in my 20s and 30s.

About my lesson
Mari’s session is conducted with careful and detailed instructions. Mari works with each of her client with special attention, hoping that each session will help them recognize the benefits and differences in their body that Pilates can bring.

About myself
Mari is certified fully trained BDC Matt Pilates instructor, and currently undergoing training for BDC Reformer certification. She is also a certified Yoga instructor. With a background in both Yoga and Pilates, Mari hopes to support and optimize wellness for her clients.

About my lesson
Ai aims to run a session with good communication by respecting each one of her client’s experiences, and introducing them to new movements which will help lead them to maintain a healthy and balanced lifestyle.

About myself
After graduating from college, Ai pursued her career as a leather shoemaker.
She was introduced to Pilates when she suffered from sciatic neuralgia symptoms.
The life changing experience made Pilates an important part of her life that she decided to pursue her career as a Pilates instructor. Aside from Pilates, she wears few hats as a ballet instructor and rehabilitation trainer for the elderly.

About my lesson
I place importance on conveying the joy of Pilates. I believe Pilates has the power of changing your body and mind for the better, once you can enjoy the exercise and continue doing it. I have never been so athletic myself, so I try to teach classes in such a way that even those who are not good at moving their bodies can participate with ease.

About myself
I have been learning ballet since I was a child and have been teaching it for over 10 years. I still dance as a hobby. I first encountered Pilates for the purpose of rehabilitating my ballet injuries, improving my performance, and reviewing my movements.

*Capable of hosing prenatal sessions.

About my lesson
Akiko runs a class that cater towards the needs and goal of her clients, regardless of their age and experiences. Akiko aims to provide a session which will enable her clients to feel the wonderful benefits of Pilates.

About myself
She began taking ballet lesson from the age of 5, and performed in numbers of stages. After the age of 20, Akiko encounters variety genres of dance and played an active part in TV programs, commercials, back dancer, choreographer, and mentor. Akiko discovered Pilates as way to recover from number of injuries during those years.

About my lesson
Flexibility, range of motion of joints, and structures of the bodies are different for each person. I often hear "I'm worried if I can do Pilates because I'm stiff and I don't have muscle strength". But please don't worry and join our classes. Using Pilates machines and various Pilates tools, I will try to give lessons that can suggest how to use the body that suits each client.

About myself
I started dancing earnestly as a teenager but had a hard time in ballet classes because I was ignorant of how to use my body. Knowing the anatomy with Pilates has enabled me to avoid unreasonable movements. Also, my body shape has changed through Pilates. Trough two pregnancies, I studied about changes in the female body in quite some depth.

*Capable of hosing prenatal sessions.

About my lesson
As an instructor, she draws inspiration from a background in dance. She aims to enhance each client’s unique body balance by integrating range of body works with Pilates.

About myself
Mayumi performed in number of stages and events as a professional Theme Park Dancer. She suffered numerous injuries and lower back pains during those years. This is when Mayumi discovered Pilates as a way to recover from injuries and body pains during her career as a dancer. Mayumi obtained her certification for Mat and Reformer Pilates during her residency at Dance Company, New York. As a Pilates trainer, she instructs both group and private sessions.

About my lesson
As the name of the pilates machine "Reformer" suggests, I would like for everyone to feel their bodies being "reformed" by attending lessons. I hope to share the important tip for each movement so that anyone can understand the basics of pilates.

About myself
Originally from Osaka. After graduating from Osaka University of Arts, I performed in theme parks and large-scale musical productions. Experienced various injuries from lumbar stenosis, meniscus injury, ankle ligament rupture, neck pull, and muscle rupture. When I became afraid of dancing for these reasons, I happened to come across Pilates. With the practice of Pilates, I realized that my physical problems steadily improved.
BDC PILATES Mat Pilates Teacher Training Program.
BDC PILATES Machine Pilates Teacher Training Program.

About my lesson
I always think about how best to reach the goals of each and every client, and try to be a partner who works together. Through Pilates, I hope to assist you prepare your mind and body to lead a healthier daily life.

About myself
I always loved to move and have experienced various exercises such as swimming, basketball, marathon, dance and yoga.
After that, while working as a fitness instructor, I became interested in building a functional body and started learning Pilates with the desire to deepen my learning about how to use the body. I would like to experience how much I can awaken the power that my body originally has through Pilates, and use that experience in my teaching.

About my lesson
Is the current way of moving your body efficient? There is pain or a casual problem. But what should I do? I would like to help you understand such usage of your body and find your own answer. I intend to walk alongside each person's body movements, worries, and purposes as much as possible.

About myself
Having experience in ballet and jazz dance as a child, I became an instructor after starting aerobics during pregnancy. I was teaching aerobics from kids to various ages. In addition, I have 19 years of experience teaching fitness such as Step and Zumba. When aerobics was in its heyday, I had a back pain and met Pilates. As I continued, my back pain recovered, and from that experience I went on to studying Pilates. Three and a half years ago, Pilates also helped with my ligament injury surgery (from playing soccer with my child) and knee rehabilitation.

*Capable of hosing prenatal sessions.

About my lesson
Misuzu conducts her session in a comprehensible fashion with detailed instructions to each one of her clients. She works well with all levels, from basic to advanced.

About myself
Misuzu began taking ballet lesson at age 5, and attended Ballet Academy abroad. Her strength is the wealth of teaching experiences at different facilities, allowing her to skilfully deal with wide range of clients.

About my lesson
I try to offer lessons that are easy to understand and in which you can concentrate on your body! After the lesson, I hope you feel a positive change in your body.

About myself
I did gymnastics and graduated from a junior college with a focus on physical education. As a sports club instructor, yoga instructor, and a gymnastics coach, I have been teaching people in various age groups. I learned that each person has different postures and ways to use muscles and that affects the body shapes and the pains differently. I studied Pilates to learn the functionality of human bodies. I aim to become an instructor whose clients know that you can control your own body.

About my lesson
Saori conducts an active class with simple and easy to understand approach. Saori aims to help her clients to not only achieve their fitness goals, but to maintain balanced life style through various exercise movements.

About myself
Saori began taking ballet lesson as a young girl, and was eventually exposed to different genres of dance. Saori performed in number of musicals as professional dancer. Aside from Pilates, Saori currently teaches Ballet, Balletone and Gymnastics to wide range of age groups.

About my lesson
Sakura believes that more than often, we have very little knowledge about our own body. However, as we start to focus and integrate Pilates method into our daily life and learn to focus, it will help to increase stability and body awareness. The sense accomplishment is such a reward that Sakura hopes to spread the benefits and joy of Pilates with others.

About myself
An active member of Dance Company.
Successfully recovered from once suffered arthritis.

About my lesson
I try to develop lessons in which each client can acquire efficient movements without straining their bodies. And above all, I try to provide a lesson that is fun and joyful!

About myself
Since my childhood, I went in for classical ballet, jazz dance and contemporary dance and after graduation, I performed in a theme park.
While being an active dancer, I understood the complexity of our bodies and the desire to correct my body brought me to pilates. As I continued pilates, I was charmed by it more and more,because I was able to change my body using my own strength. Pilates makes me fully committed to the process of strengthening a human's body and mind.

About my lesson
I try to develop lessons in which each client can acquire efficient movements without straining their bodies. And above all, I try to provide a lesson that is fun and joyful!

About myself
I went to a physical education college to study exercise physiology and physical theory. My hobbies are taking Pilates lessons when traveling abroad and bringing the new knowledge back to my clients.

About my lesson
How can you use your body efficiently and with less burden? There may be many things you don't understand about your own body. I hope to tell you what you can do in your movements to further your understanding. I will offer lessons that enable you to feel the change in your body and make your mind and body smile.

About myself
Studied Salsa when I lived in New York and London. I currently continue dancing Jazz dance. When I was injured and had given up on the pain as it grew bigger, I started Pilates. I became aware of my habits and imbalances in my body and as a result of Pilates exercises my pain went away. I am a certified aromatherapy instructor and enjoy making aromatherapy crafts. A mother of two.

About my lesson
I would like people to have fun in my lessons so that they can reset their busy lives and refresh their mind and body. Physical health can lead to mental health. Let's be healthy both physically and mentally!

About myself
When I was suffering from physical problems, I met Pilates. Quickly I realised the benefits of the method and I started studying. As I studied, I realised how profound this method was and I am still continuing to learn everyday. Pilates is powerful yet enables you to gain toned and beautiful muscle. It's a lifetime quality!

About my lesson
I aim to deliver lessons that are easy to understand from a client's perspective.
I would like everyone to feel good and fresh after class by moving their bodies in a correct form.

About myself
Graduated from a sport focused university, I have been working as a fitness instructor over 30 years.
Gymnastics and dance.Have won the World Vice-Championship of Aerobics.
I currently teach aerobics, body conditioning and yoga lessons in addition to pilates.
Licensed personal trainer.

About my lesson
My goal is to offer lessons that are easy for everyone to feel the difference in their bodies before and after. I would like to offer lessons that will make you physically and mentally refreshed by having fun moving your body.

About myself
I started classical ballet from an early age and I went on to studying ballet abroad. I met Pilates for the first time as part of the classes I was taking at the Ballet Academy I attended in England. I implemented pilates in my training to resolve my neck problems which I had always combatted since teenage. As a result, I was able to dramatically improve my ballet performance. After returning to Japan, I acquired a pilates instructor license so that I can spread the benefits of this exercise method.

About my lesson
The human muscle strength and range of body movements surely have different possibilities, depending on one’s lifestyle and skeleton features. I hope through Pilates you will feel more joy from exercising and become mindful of your body changes and inner sensations.

About myself
I have been doing classical ballet since my childhood. While continuing ballet, I have worked as a hairdresser and seminar trainee in a salon. I have scoliosis and have been suffering from back pain for a long time. I started Pilates to improve ballet performance, lower back pain from scoliosis and body strain caused by long hours of salon work.

About my lesson

I try to make the classes easy to understand and to have everyone experience the effects even for those who are new to Pilates. I also would like to share the knowledge on what you can do everyday so that you can feel the change of your body not only during the lessons but also throughout your daily life.

About myself

While working as a company employee, I often felt stiff shoulders and physical upset due to poor muscle mass and poor posture. Since I started Pilates, I feel much happier that I have no colds, my shoulder pains have improved, my backache has improved, and my appearance has changed. Dancing Flamenco has always been my passion.

BDC PILATES Mat Pilates Teacher Training Program.
BDC PILATES Machine Pilates Teacher Training Program.

About my lesson

I try to make the class easier for beginners to understand. By doing Pilates, I noticed the left-right difference of my body and habits that I did not notice. I I hope that I can help improve these imbalances in your body and make it better in your everyday life.

About myself

Started ballet from an early age. Started Color Guard in junior high school and high school, participated in national competitions for 6 consecutive years. After graduation, moved to a team in America. Participated in the world tournament for 5 consecutive years and was ranked 1st and 2nd as a team.

When I got hurt, I met Pilates and Yoga. Wanting to deepen my Pilates practice further, I advanced to the teacher training program of BDC PILATES and am currently active both as a Pilates instructor and a Yoga instructor.
BDC PILATES Mat Pilates Teacher Training Program.
BDC PILATES Machine Pilates Teacher Training Program.

About my lesson
I would like to create a class where you can move your body in a fun and relaxed manner, and face it carefully in your own body. I would like to help you continue your daily life in a healthier way and also with performances that are built on and beyond the basis of Pilates such as dancing and sports.

About myself
I started classical ballet from an early age and also experienced jazz dance. I have been teaching ballet at a dance studio specializing in adults for 10 years. I started Pilates for my back pain and rehabilitation of my ankles after a surgery. By moving your body correctly, you will be impressed by the difference in your body from before you started. I have acquired a Pilates teaching certification so that I can convey the benefits of Pilates to those who dance, engage in various kinds of sports, or those who are trying to achieve quality healthy lifestyle.

About my lesson
I will work closely with each and every client and provide easy-to-understand lessons. Focus on yourself as you breathe in and out and enjoy the changes in your body!

About myself
Started classical ballet from an early age and studied dance in New York. I then worked as a theme park dancer. With an injury my body became imbalanced, which became a source of trouble. As I learned Pilates, however, it gradually improved. I would like to share the Pilates that I learned with everyone and improve their physical problems.

After graduating from School of Letters at Kobe College, she pursued her career in musicals, TV drama, CF, etc.. In 1998, she moved to the U.S. to enroll in the graduate program in dance at NYU. During her studies, she starts teaching Pilates to dancers at Peridance Studio. Currently, she continues to teach at Peridance Studio as well as hold private classes at Kane School of Core Integration, Movements Afoot in NYC.
She has now gained reputation through answering to the diverse needs of her clients through detailed and thorough Anatomical approach and observation. She popularity also comes from the adequate exercise and methods she provides for each and one of her clients, especially on the alignment of the pelvic bones.
She is a Gramercy Pilates certified Pilates teacher, as well as locally certified Lucy Dutton Thai masseuse. She is also active in the field of dance choreography, where she partakes as the artistic director and choreographer at the AZUL DANCE THEATER in New York. Her works also consist of Ailey Citigroup Theater, 92nd Street Y, Peridance Capezio Theater. She has also received scholarship from CUNY Dance Initiative and Queens Council on the Arts as she continues to build her career also in choreography.

English dancer Bennet Gartside is a Principal Character Artist of The Royal Ballet, and owner of Everybody Ballet.
Bennet has a very deep and varied repertoire with the Royal Ballet that has spanned nearly 30 years.
He trained at The Royal Ballet School from 1988 and on graduation in 1995, he joined the Company as an Artist, promoted to First Artist in 2000, Soloist in 2002, First Soloist in 2007 and Principal Character Artist in 2017.
Since joining the Company his repertoire includes Crown Prince Rudolf (Mayerling), Leontes (The Winter’s Tale), Ivan Tsarevich (The Firebird), Foreman (The Judas Tree), Mercutio, Tybalt, Lord Capulet and Friar Laurence (Romeo and Juliet), Widow Simone (La Fille mal Gardée), Hilarion (Giselle), Prince Gremin (Onegin), Lescaut, Gaoler and Monsieur G.M. (Manon), Drosselmeyer (The Nutcracker), Husband (The Concert), Escamilo (Carmen), Husband (Anastasia), Kulygen (Winter Dreams) and Dances at a Gathering, His role creations for Liam Scarlett include Von Rothbart (Swan Lake) Walter Sickert (Sweet Violets), Father (Hansel and Gretel), Quant (The Age of Anxiety), 2nd Principal Couple (Asphodel Meadows), Alphonse (Frankenstein) Of Mozart and Consolations and Liebestraum. Gamache (Don Quixote) for Carlos Acosta, Doctor (Raven Girl) for Wayne McGregor, Antigonus (The Winter’s Tale) for Christopher Wheeldon and in Twyla Tharp’s Mr Worldly Wise, Will Tuckett’s The Crucible, Cathy Marston’s Traces and Alastair Marriott’s Tanglewood and Children of Adam.