The world celebrates the work of Joseph Pilates on Pilates Day. Pilates Day is celebrated on the first Saturday in May every year. This year it is Saturday May 7, 2016. The Pilates Method Alliance is an organization that has encouraged so many people around the world to celebrate this day! Although Joe has not been physically present here with us since 1967, his spirit lives on with us daily through all the wonderful works of others....
FROM THE PMA:
As part of the 2016 campaign, a group of Pilates Day 2016 experts have been selected to serve as regional ambassadors to present a fresh perspective on what Pilates offers, share the legacy of Pilates and encourage participation in this global celebration. These ambassadors include:
- Sherri Betz, PT,PMA-CPT and director of TheraPilates® Physical Therapy, specializing in geriatrics and osteoporosis; Chair of the APTA Bone Health Special Interest Group; Serves on National Osteoporosis Foundation and American Bone Health professional education committees. She also serves as Chair of the PMA Certification Commission and PMA Research Committee. (Santa Cruz, California)
- Montse Cosin, Ph.D., PMA-CPT, has been teaching Pilates since 1991. She has taught at Pilates courses and presented at conferences in the United States, Europe and Latin America. Montse is master instructor trainer and international curriculum coordinator for Integrated Balance, LLC. She graduated with a degree Molecular Biology from the University Autonoma of Madrid, Spain and has a Ph.D. in Molecular Mechanisms of Rheumatoid Arthritis. (Miami, Florida)
- Blossom Leilani Crawford, PMA-CPT began Pilates with first generation teacher Kathleen Stanford Grant while attending New York University. She went on to study with and assist Ms. Stanford Grant for 17 years as her trusted protégé. She also completed a rigorous program of private study with Romana Kryzanowska. The founder and owner of Bridge Pilates, in operation for a decade, her expertise takes her around the world for workshops as a teacher of teachers. You can also find her leading regular mat classes open to the community at Mark Morris Dance Center. (Brooklyn, New York)
- David McMahan, PMA-CPT is one of the key faculty members from Fletcher Pilates®, and is known for his specialization in teaching Pilates to young people. David has taught educational programs internationally and been featured in Pilates Style Magazine with Kyria Sabin. (Newport Beach, California)
- Jessica Valant, MSPT, PMA-CPT, has been a licensed physical therapist and Polestar trained Pilates instructor for over 15 years. She is a PMA Certified Pilates Teacher and sits on the board of directors for the PMA. She is the owner and founder of Harmony Pilates and Physical Therapy, with two locations in Hawaii, and Happy Hour Mama, an online resource and membership site offering Pilates instruction, health tips, inspiration and motivation for women. Jessica's popular YouTube channel Pilates Happy Hour offers a variety of accessible Pilates workouts for the general public, as well as fellow instructors. She writes for Happy Hour Mama and Lifehack. (Encinitas, California)
- Trent McEntire, PMA-CPT, Pilates expert, has spent nearly 20 years helping recovery and performance clients reach their goals by finding movement solutions specific to their needs. His work involves assessing and leveraging the physics, neuroscience, and psychology of movement. Trent served as the president of the board of directors for the Pilates Method Alliance for 7 years. (Metro Detroit, MI)
HOW TO PARTICIPATE
The PMA encourages and invites all Pilates enthusiasts to celebrate Pilates Day on May 7 by creating and attending special events that raise the profile of Pilates and encourage community involvement. Studio owners and health club-based Pilates teachers are encouraged to hold special celebratory classes, lectures and Pilates social events, whereas clients are encouraged to attend Pilates classes and bring their friends and families to join in the fun. Social media materials are available for everyone from Pilates devotees to new Pilates clients in order to share the well being that this amazing Method fosters. Fans are encouraged to share their #PilatesBliss with posts of what brings them joy through Pilates. The campaign expects to see thousands of social media posts shared around the world with imagery of the Pilates Method, community and messages of enthusiasm. All are encouraged to use the hashtag, #PilatesDay.
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