The Story Of My Song: Kathy Grant Documentary | Pilates Anytime

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"Life is a collection of experiences: the things we have done, the way we have lived, the people we have met who challenged, guided, and shaped our views. An extraordinary life is one where we pass on what we have learned with generosity, passion, vigor, and honesty."
Kathleen Stanford Grant (August 1, 1921 - May 27, 2010) was a dancer and first-generation Pilates instructor. In addition to dancing, she has been an assistant choreographer on many projects, administrative director for the Dance Theatre of Harlem, and on the board of different programs for the arts. She is also one of only two people who was certified to teach Pilates by Joseph Pilates himself.
Kathy was referred to Joseph Pilates by dancer Pearl Bailey, after knee surgery. After just a few years, she began to teach at Carola Trier's studio and then later ran the Pilates program at Henri Bendel's Department Store. At Bendel's, she taught the stores affluent patrons, as well as dancers from many companies in New York.
In 1988, she began to teach at the Tisch School of the Arts. She trained students, professional and retired dancers, and non-dancers. It was at Tisch where she developed her vocabulary for students to learn about and strengthen their bodies before doing the Pilates work. This later became known as Before the Hundred.
You can learn more about Kathy Grant by looking at her Timeline to see her many accomplishments.
The Story of My Song courtesy of Cara Reeser Pilates© 2013 All rights reserved
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[@prestonchristie]

Really beautfiul! What a wonderful life legacy. Thank you Kathy!

[@martamariduch4466]

beautiful!💓

[@KatarinaSmelikova]

An incredible and very inspiring story. She was a very generous lady who made a huge contribution to our Pilates industry. Thank you, Kathy.

[@quincellaswyningan8462]

It is great to see the people that she inspired. One of my first teachers...forever grateful to you Kathy!

[@meljude1]

Thank you Kathy Grant for your dedication and compassion for the practice. May you rest in peace and you will always be in our hearts💕💕💕

[@Ah_Leh]

WOW that's awesome

[@sherrymukasamatemachani4502]

What an amazing story. I’m truly inspired ❤️

[@Diva287]

Is there more? Would love to watch more

[@annsweeney9338]

There was so much more! Even after knowing Kathy for decades, she would relate a story that she had hadn’t before. Also, small fact correction: She was never “certified” by Mr. Pilates. It seemed there was some backstory there.

[@verenageweniger]

❤Love it and loved her! Think of her Birthday, tomorrow.

[@fld1374]

Just now learning about her contributions.

[@theymightbelions]

😍😍😍

[@faithintheunseen1294]

💖💖💗