core training techniques

With extensive training in all genres of dance from classical ballet, to endless styles coast to coast, Emily is a versatile dancer and teacher. Her training began in Indianapolis at The Dance Refinery. She then progressed to elite level programs at Butler University in the Early Entrance Program for gifted and talented as a freshman in high school.  Emily also trained at professional studios in L.A. and N.Y.C., plus other conventions and intensives. Her experience assisting Joe Tremaine and Doug Caldwell were also huge impacts! In 1998 Emily moved to Los Angeles beginning a career as a dancer, teacher, and choreographer. Some favorite credits include The Radio City Christmas Spectacular, Crazy For You, American Beauty, The Emmys, and Glee to name a few.

In 2003 she expanded her teaching credits to include Pilates, completing a full comprehensive program through Pilates Sports Center. It was the perfect fit for her to help dancers grow on many levels, providing strength training, working alignment, injury prevention, and more. With numerous continuing education programs she has evolved as a teacher, helping students and professionals take their training to the next level! 

Emily has continued to work in the dance world and Pilates. She teaches nationwide for Tremaine Dance Conventions. While maintaining other teaching and choreography jobs throughout the year with students and teachers across the country, she also teaches at Carousel Dance Studio. During the week her time working with clients at Hardcore Pilates LA is special. Pilates has endless benefits in everyday life, and she is thankful to share that with others!

Emily loves being a mentor to students! Helping to inspire and guide dancers, preparing them for college and career paths is extremely rewarding. As much as she loves her career, she also adores being the mother to Zach and Oliver, She is thankful for her amazing family and mentors that continue to inspire her!

Josh is originally from Hudson, Ohio, where he had training in dance and was a start athlete in soccer, and track and field events. His love for dance led him to studyat Butler University. He knew he needed a strong foundation to have success as a professional dancers, so why not dive in to extensive ballet training 6 days a week! In 1998 Josh moved to Los Angeles to pursue a career in the commercial dance world. When not performing, he enjoyed teaching part time working with dancers of various ages in jazz, lyrical, hip hop, and tap. Some favorite credits include Charlie's Angels, a series of Jack In The Box commercials, The Radio City Christmas Spectacular, Pepsi, and a body doubling role in The Zoo Keeper. 

From numerous television and film jobs, commercials, and theater he had great experiences working from L.A. to New York. Josh then decided he wanted pursue further education completing Pilates Sports Center's training program for Pilates. That training came in handy in 2004. Josh suffered a major injury mid-performance. Luckily he was already doing Pilates, and the rehab process solidified his drive and passion for health and fitness. 

In 2008 Josh transitioned to teaching in health and fitness, with a huge emphasis in Pilates full time. After years in the Pilates industry he was determined to follow his dream to have his own studio. Together with his wife, Emily, they grew their love of Pilates in the studio they co-own. Hardcore Pilates LA, Inc. is in Woodland Hills, California. 

Josh overcame huge challenges during a health crisis in 2016. Through programming with Pilates, rehabilitation work with Kym, and his positive mindset he his now stronger than ever! Josh's determination to live a long, healthy life with his family never waivers. He take advantage of every opportunity possible, and loves sharing this positive way of life with his children and clients of all ages!

Kym is a wealth of knowledge and experience! She has a Doctorate in Physiotherapy, and honorary doctorate in Functional Biomechanics, Anatomy, plus other certificates from various studies and programs. She is a biomechanics specialist, and also specializes in rehab post abdominal reconstruction.

Kym's background includes intense training and success as an elite level gymnast. Unfortunately, when missing a dismount from the balance beam she sustained career ending injuries to  her back, femur, and shoulder. Kym's orthopedic at the time put her in Pilates for rehab, as she was too strong for tradition physical therapy (PT). Through this process she learned about the "core." This peeked her interest, starting her lifelong study of Pilates, learning to use her body efficiently to heal and avoid surgeries.

As her education continued Kym now uses  movements infused from her Pilates background and other training for all her rehab, along with any strength, functional movement,  flexibility, stability & mobility. She believes we should all learn how to use our bodies pain free. Knowing the difference between pain & something that is just stiff & sore. Quality over quantity, and understanding how to efficiently move our bodies is always a goal to live by.

Kym has worked in several clinics & hospitals as a PT, but always finds herself back in the studio. 

She continues to study the body, various therapies, and movement practices to expand her knowledge and further understand how to challenge anyone & everyone who comes in to train.

As Kym continues on her path helping others, she also never stops learning! She recently added another certificate to her training with Neurokinetic Therapy TM (NKT). 

While balancing her successful career she also love being a mother and wife to Bryce, Kylie, and Bryan.