Marion Spenser

Specialties - Beginners, elders, low back issues, athletes

Hometown: Riverside, CT / Oaxaca, MX

Education

Vassar College, BA in Geography-Anthropology
New York University Tisch School of the Arts, MFA in Dance: Interdisciplinary Research
Kane School of Core Integration, Comprehensive Pilates Mat and Apparatus
Stillpoint Institute, Certified Biodynamic Craniosacral Therapist

Pronouns: she/her/hers

Why I Practice:

Because it’s part of the air I breathe.
Because it’s how I make sense of the world.
Because it’s survival.
As a dance artist, I have been practicing Pilates for the last 2+ decades of dancing professionally, utilizing its smart system of organization for physical therapy and injury prevention throughout my career.

Why I Teach:

I believe teaching is an act of generosity, where we get to offer all the things we have learned to others. I am grateful to have learned a lot about bodies over the years, and I continue to learn every day from my students, clients and my own teachers. I show up to teach everyday holding these lessons and curiosities. As a teacher I believe everyone deserves to and benefits from moving and feeling present in their body.

What to expect in my class:

I teach a contemporary style of Pilates that prioritizes safe body mechanics. I work to hold a space for all folks to breathe, slow down, organize, work, sweat and connect with their bodies. My classes focus on alignment, breath, stability, strength, balance & flow- working through, in & around the classical Pilates choreography to create body-supportive progressions that get all bodies moving in all directions. I prioritize access, inclusivity & curiosity in my teaching- offering classes fit for professional movers, parents, teachers, gardeners, service workers, retirees, organizers, artists, office workers, and more. I believe that movement is healing, and healing is for everyone.