Bio:
Cindy's passion for movement stems from her dance background. She holds a BA from the University of Texas at Austin, and a Masters degree from Northwestern University in Performance Studies and Choreography. For ten years, Cindy danced professionally for several Chicago modern dance and theater companies, and choreographed and performed for her own Chicago-based company. Cindy also has extensive training and background in yoga, competitive swimming and weight training. She's been teaching exercise and dance for over twenty years and was introduced to pilates in 1993 while dancing. She pursued two pilates certifications before opening her own studio, Flow Studio, in Chicago's Lincoln Park neighborhood in May of 2002, and in 2004, expanded her business to include a second level. In 2003, Cindy hosted and completed the BASI Pilates™ training and certification program at Flow and in July of 2005, joined the BASI Pilates™ faculty. Cindy continues her own advanced studies with Rael, Karen Clippinger and other master instructors, she teaches students at all levels and ages including triathletes and dancers, children and adults whose goals span from managing scoliosis and osteoporosis to post-hip replacement, back care and more.