More about Owner and Founder Anne Carroll, and her journey to Pilates.
In the heart of New York City, Pilates Atelier emerged as both a name and a dream, brought to life in 2024 by the passion and vision of its owner and instructor, Anne Carroll. A former ballet dancer, Anne's journey into the world of Pilates was not just a transition but a transformative experience.
Faced with chronic and unforeseen injuries that led her away from the stage and into physical therapy, Anne was recommended the healing power of Pilates while dealing a tedious hamstring injury. While taking class at Steps On Broadway, Former ABT dancer, Lisa Lockwood recommended that she try Pilates apparatus classes. That week, Anne booked her first REFORMER class at New York PilaTes Bowery, sparking a curiosity that would change her life.
Her first session, guided through beginner exercises on the reformer, left Anne questioning the hype. However, The answer came the next day as her entire body ached in places she had never felt. Amazed at what small, relatively easy movements could produce such results, Anne continued taking classes, and fell in love with how the reformer both supported and challenged her body.
Pilates became her sanctuary, mending her injury and unveiling a body that was now strong from the inside out. the subtle yet palpable changes in her self, and translated into her ballet work, didn't go unnoticed. earning her praises from unknowing ballet teachers: “You seem more on your leg” and “You’re looking really strong today.” These small confirmations of her work were what Anne needed. Trading her tights for leggings, Anne quietly transitioned from the ballet world to the Pilates realm.
RELIEVED THAT SHE DIDN’T HAVE TO CLOSE THE DOOR ON BOTH HER IDENTITY, AND WORK AS A DANCER, ANNE WAS ABLE TO MERGE BOTH WORLDS IN A BEAUTIFUL WAY. REPLACING THE SUPPORT OF HER PARTNER WITH THAT OF a REFORMER and springs, Anne STILL FELT AS THOUGH SHE WAS DANCING, ALBEIT IN A NEW WAY. DILIGENTLY TAKING DAILY CLASSES AND ADVANCING QUICKLY, ANNE REACHED A POINT OF WANTING TO DEEPEN HER KNOWLEDGE AND UNDERSTANDING OF THE BODY, SO SHE TOO COULD CHANGE SOMEONE’S LIFE THROUGH pilates. embarking on an 800-hour comprehensive teacher training program from NEW YORK PILATES, ANNE WAS Certified in EARLY 2019. she has since become an unparalleled instructor, shaping the bodies and lives of thousands.
Anne's journey from ballet dancer to Pilates EXPERT is a testament to her dedication and love for movement AND People. ANNE GIVES CREDIT TO THE diverse groups of men and women FROM ALL OVER THE WORLD SHE HAS HAD THE PLEASURE OF WORKING WITH. FOR TRUSTING AND CHALLENGING HEr to continuously BUILD UPON INFORMATION BY RESEARCHING AND LEARnING, IN ORDER TO OFFER THE MOST SUPPORTIVE AND INFORMED SESSIONS TAILORED TO THEIR NEEDS. CONTINUOUS LEARNING, IN ORDER TO OFFER THEM THE HIGHEST QUALITY INSTRUCTION. THROUGH THIS, ANNE HAS evolved into a multifaceted instructor, blending over 20 years of meticulous ballet training seamlessly into the world of Pilates.