Tara is the founder of 212 Pilates. In 2013, she left her corporate job to travel and reflect, and soon realized that no matter where she was, Pilates always brought her home. That realization led her to pursue comprehensive teacher training in classical, contemporary, and therapeutic Pilates.

Beyond mastering the traditional repertoire, Tara has trained extensively in injury prevention and special populations, including pre/postnatal clients, back pain, osteoporosis, and joint issues (hip, knee, shoulder, and wrist). Her approach is deeply personalized, whether you’re looking for a challenging workout or a restorative session. Tara created 212 Pilates with this philosophy at its core, and she can’t wait to welcome you to our expanded studio and wellness space!

Angie Lu was born in California and raised in Taiwan. She is bilingual in English and Mandarin. She is a contemporary dancer with an MFA from NYU/Tisch School of the Arts.

As a dancer, Angie experienced her fair share of injuries. In the process of healing, she discovered her love of Pilates. She is certified as a Comprehensive Pilates Instructor through Balanced Body. She has a love of anatomy and wants to convey that Pilates is not only a hard work out but also an opportunity to learn about your body.

Crystal Serrano grew up in Seattle, Washington yet has been lucky enough to travel the world as a professional Ballerina with world renowned companies such as Pacific Northwest Ballet, Oregon Ballet, Dance Theatre of Harlem and Boston Ballet. Having grown up with dance and movement, Pilates fits right into her repertoire as it helps lengthen, strengthen, and maintain mobility, along with injury prevention and rehabilitation. In having it in her daily routine and even more so when dealing with an injury, she wanted to pay it forward and share the medicine of movement with anyone and everyone. She received her certification through Balance Body yet has practiced Pilates since the age of 9. Her teaching philosophy is movement is for everyone, it’s just a matter of finding what works for you. She loves to design a class that allows you to develop proper form, challenges you and leaves you looking forward to feeling your best.

Catherine McConnell is a freelance dancer and the Co-Founder of Kaitlin Catherine Dance Collective. She is passionate about movement as a way to shake off stress and find joy. Through upbeat, lighthearted Zumba and dance-cardio routines, Catherine promotes a feel-good environment where everyone can come as they are and leave their worries at the door.

Trained in Zumba and Zumba Gold, Catherine enjoys working with diverse populations to create fitness routines that meet the needs of each individual and are modifiable to accommodate any injuries or ability levels. Her classes are low-impact and focus on sustainability so that participants can keep dancing and moving for years to come.

Drawing from her dance background, Ruthie focuses on helping clients build strength, enhance stability, and improve functional movement. She is passionate about the rehabilitative potential of Pilates and providing thoughtful, individualized instruction that prioritizes long-term wellness. She aims to create a supportive environment where everyone can experience the benefits of Pilates at any stage of life.

 

In 2018 Brittany received her 200 hour yoga certification in Rishikesh India. Yoga and meditation led her to getting certified by Balanced Body in movement principles, mat, and reformer Pilates. She has gone on to teach and curate classes at some of the biggest resorts and spas from New York to the Pocono Mountains. Staying current with Virtual and Pop up classes she was inspired to start her own form of movement she calls “Aerobyx,” a method of yoga infused with calisthenics combined with her own line of resistance bands.

As a professional dancer, Yuki performed in musicals, TV, and films  in Tokyo before she moved to NYC to pursue her MA in Dance and Dance Education from NYU. 
 
Yuki was certified in Pilates at the Kane School of Core Integration in 2004, and since then she has taught at the Kane School, Kinected, Movements Afoot and Erika Bloom Pilates. She currently teaches Certificate Programs at Gramercy Pilates. She has been an adviser of BDC-Pilates Tokyo since 2015. She also studied and was certified in Thai Massage and Thai Yoga (Rue Sri Datton) in Thailand. 
 
Her holistic approach in Pilates guides her clients to achieve their wellness goals. She has worked with clients who have various conditions to improve their core strength, joint mobility, and body alignment.

Marley Gorman is a professional dancer from Scottsdale, Arizona. Having recently moved to the city after completing a contract dancing for Norwegian Cruise Line, she is excited to bring her passion for movement and pilates to New York City!

She graduated from the University of Arizona in 2023 with dual degrees in Dance and Speech, Language, and Hearing Sciences. Marley is experienced and certified in PSC Mat Pilates and barre fitness. She loves inspiring clients to push themselves and help them achieve their fitness goals.

Originally from Long Island, Lauren grew up exploring a wide range of movement through dance, gymnastics, swimming and skiing. While those early experiences built a strong foundation, it was weightlifting that first sparked her passion for fitness. She discovered Pilates after a hamstring injury—and it quickly became the missing piece in her movement journey.
 

After years of sitting at a desk as a fashion designer, Lauren realized it was time for a change. The desk job was destroying her posture and spirit. Pilates offered not just physical relief, but a path back to feeling strong, aligned, and energized.
 

Now a certified instructor through Gramercy Pilates NYC, Lauren is passionate about helping others build strength from the inside out. Her classes emphasize core stability, proper form, and mindful movement. With an encouraging and down-to-earth approach, she creates a space where clients can reconnect with their bodies and feel empowered in every session.

My name is Susan. I am a small batch producer of specialty baked goods, a certified Alexander Technique (M. AmSAT) and Pilates teacher (The Kane School of Core Integration), a business transformation leader, a road cycler and a student of QiGong. I was meant to move, to dream big, to feel big and to transform how companies and people operate.  

The backbone of a body is similar to the infrastructure for a skyscraper to stand tall and a company’s operating model to scale and flex for business growth and retraction. But after debiIitating injuries, I reached a point in my life when I could no longer scale; I could not flex. 

In the coming weeks and months of recovery, I had nothing but time to come to the life changing realization that I was given the chance to use this downtime constructively. Through months of study in anatomy, the Alexander Technique, and Pilates plus real time feedback from elite athletes, kinesiologists, physical therapists and mobility coaches on the practical application, I set out rebuilding me – from the ground up. I’ve integrated these learnings into tools and experiences to help others at any stage in their lives to also move more efficiently and with less effort so they can live their best lives doing the things they love. 

Originally from San Francisco, I fell in love with Pilates over seven years ago and have been passionate about mindful movement ever since. I'm currently in the process of completing a comprehensive certification program at a studio in Portland, Maine, and am excited to be completing an apprenticeship program at 212 Pilates this summer!

In my classes, I focus on intentional movements, and my goal is for clients to leave feeling strong, connected, proud, and good in their bodies - both inside and out. I like to keep things upbeat with fun music and creative cues, and aim to make class an engaging space where the time flies by.