Giordano Jazz Dance Chicago
Autumn Eckman, originally from Atlanta, GA received her classical ballet training from Susan Bebee and Tom Pazik of the Atlanta Ballet, and from the Houston Ballet Academy under Steve Brulee and Clara Cravey. At age 14, she made her professional debut in the Atlanta Ballet’s Romeo and Juliet as one of Juliet’s six friends. From 1996 to 2000, she danced in the Kris Cangelosi Dance Project, a contemporary modern and jazz company. In 2000, upon receiving an apprenticeship to Giordano Jazz Dance Chicago, Autumn moved to Chicago. She joined the main company one year later. Autumn has also danced with Hubbard Street Dance Chicago, State Street Ballet (Santa Barbara) as a principal, Luna Negra Dance Theater, and Lucky Plush Productions. Autumn has worked with many Chicagoland companies... Read the profile >>
North Shore Yoga
Bridget was introduced to yoga when she and her best friend signed-up for a Hatha Yoga class at the Sheil Park District in Chicago so they could get together once a week. Attending the class once a week led to twice a week, which then led to three times a week... and quite immediately she knew she was "hooked". Soon after she read an article on Ashtanga yoga and was given the name, Suddha Weixler, founder of the Chicago Yoga Center (formerly N.U. Yoga Center). She then began studying Ashtanga under his guidance, completed his Teacher Training Course, and began teaching Ashtanga. Bridgett and her husband, Neil, eventually moved to Evanston. The move "out of the city" brought her to Sharyn Galindo and North Shore Yoga. When Bridgett became pregnant and gave birth to her son, Rocco,... Read the profile >>
Imprint Movement Studio
Lane found pilates after a series of auto accidents in the late 1990’s left her incapacitated with neck and back pain as well as severe migraines. She began taking classes in Colorado, and quickly saw great improvement with the medical problems she was having, as well as seeing a remarkable difference in her downhill form that ski season. Needless to say, she was hooked! After moving to the Chicago area in 2004, she decided to train to become a pilates instructor and is certified through Body Arts and Sciences International Class Schedule: Monday 9:00AM: Pilates Equipment Friday 9:00AM: Pilates Equipment To check additional times and class availability please visit: http://www.imprintmovement.com/ Read the profile >>
Core Power Yoga, Park Ridge location
It was six years ago that Vy was given a gift from her dear friend. The envelope read, Let Your Soul Breathe, and inside it was a five class pass to East West Yoga in Pacific Beach, CA. It was here that she fell in love with Vinyasa and continued to practice in studios all over San Diego. At first she loved her practice solely for its physical benefits, but Vy soon discovered that she could apply her practice to all aspects of life. This California girl turned Chicagoan found warmth in CorePower Yoga's teacher training program, where she received her certification in Power Yoga. Vy considers music an integral part of life and enjoys making her classes fun and creative. She feels extremely blessed to be given the opportunity to spread joy and empowerment to others through Yoga, and plans... Read the profile >>
