About the Class
Pilates for Wellbeing with Jen Cunningham (Open Level) Wednesdays 10:00-11:00 | £12/£10
Invented by Joseph Pilates in the early 20th Century, Pilates is a low-impact exercise focused on strengthening core muscles, improving posture, flexibility, and overall body alignment. It combines controlled movements with mindful breathing to enhance physical awareness and stability.
In this All Levels class, we will learn and then build on the fundamentals of Pilates. We will build strength and coordination, as well as developing posture and control.
Open to everyone, this class is great for beginners, those recovering from injuries, those coming back to movement after a break as well as anyone looking to keep on top of technique and form.
These classes are also well placed to complement participation in our public and professional programme for those looking for additional training. Perfect for dancers and Pilates enthusiasts alike.
Please wear comfortable clothing, and bring layers. If you have your own mat then please bring it along with you or we have some in the studio for you to borrow.
Please note: 10 class passes are not valid on our festival class programme.
Meet the Teachers
Jen Cunningham
As a freelance dance artist, she has worked with choreographers Jack Webb, Lucy Boyes, Ruth Kent, Ian Spink, Keren Rosenberg, Brigid McCarthy and has performed nationally and internationally on various projects directed by All or Nothing, Rob Heaslip (max.IMEALLdance), Oceanallover, Mark Murphy and Flesh Collective.
She has taught contemporary technique and creative skills across Scotland in schools such as Fife Academy of Performing Arts (FAPA) and Torry Academy in Aberdeen; has been a team teacher for Dance for People with Parkinsons since 2012, recently taking on the role as lead teacher for the classes.
In October 2013 she became a part of Flying High, a Creative Futures funded initiative set up by Jennifer Paterson of All or Nothing Aerial Dance Theatre and August 2014 she received professional development funding to attend the European Aerial Dance Festival in Brighton.
Throughout the summer of 2014 she worked with Glasgow Youth Dance Company (GYDC) as rehearsal director for The Gadfly Project directed by Rob Heaslip as part of GO Dance 14 and was a Dance Captain for the 2014 Glasgow Commonwealth Games Closing Ceremony.