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 Once a dancer,
always a dancer. No matter where I have been, in some fashion, I
will always return to the creativity and the expressiveness in the
world of dance.
At the toddler age of four, I began my
dancing career. Little, did I know, that at 11, I would experience
the first of five foot operations. After several years of ballet
classes, dancing with a professional ballet company, a variety of
toe reconstructions and two double-stem toe implants, my career as a
former dancer has evolved.
I have always done things with a
passion. I loved the excitement of performing, so I was
thrilled to be a cheerleader for two years at the University of
Washington. I even had children with an enthusiastic and
“let’s-do-it” attitude. Hence, my daughter and son are only 13
months apart. As a first-timer in 1991, I entered the regional
Reebok National Aerobic Competition with such fervor and was crazed
with delight to be awarded a Silver Medal in Mixed Pairs. Shortly
thereafter, NIKE recognized my unique teaching and leadership skills
and selected me as member of the prestigious NIKE Elite Team for
Fitness Professionals. Since then, I have managed the Group
Exercise Department at ClubSport Pleasanton, authored articles,
presented at several national and international conferences such as IDEA
and Body Mind Spirit Conventions
and produced Body Revival Fitness Convention for several years. And
now, being part of the Balanced Body Faculty gives me great pride,
knowing that my skill set is valued.
With eagerness and zeal, my newest
infatuation blends my previous dance experience, keenness of
movement, creativity, and fitness background into a world of Pilates. Studying “The Method” for the past
seven years with
Elizabeth Larkam, has transformed my body, increased my strength and
flexibility and developed my teaching style. I have witnessed
Pilates alter many of my clients’ bodies level of strength and most
importantly, their body awareness. The reward of being a catalyst
to their change and encouraging the thought process to maintain it
has prompted me to further develop my skill set and share it with
others. Hence, Pilates Body by Valentin.
I encourage you to take the next step
in doing something for yourself and for your future. Invest in a
new lifestyle… Pilates! |
