Izzy is a professional dancer, choreographer, dance educator, and Pilates instructor with over 22 years of dance training and more than 10 years of experience practicing Pilates. She currently serves as Co-Director and teacher at Encore Dance Studio, where she works with dancers of all ages and levels in technique, strength, conditioning, and movement education.

 

Her professional dance experience includes three seasons as a Detroit Pistons dancer. She has also trained extensively through programs including Joffrey Ballet, American Ballet Theatre, Interlochen Arts Camp, and AMDA.

 

With a strong foundation in dance, anatomy, strength, and movement mechanics, Izzy incorporates Pilates into both her personal training and teaching. She has Balanced Body training in Mat and Reformer Pilates and continues to expand her education through advanced coursework and teaching experience.

 

Her Pilates approach focuses on intentional movement, proper alignment, core strength, mobility, and functional strength, with an emphasis on helping clients build body awareness and confidence. She brings the same attention to technique and quality of movement from her dance background into every Pilates class she teaches.