A native of southern California and original co-founder of AURA, A native of southern California, David graduated from the University of Arizona School of Dance, studied at the Martha Graham School and the Merce Cunningham Studio, and began his career as a professional dancer in New York and San Francisco. David is currently pursuing his master’s degree in dance in the world renowned program at UC Irvine. Through the influence of first-generation Pilates elder, Ron Fletcher, and the mentorship of master teacher Kyria Sabin, he discovered his passion for empowering bodies through movement. As a Faculty member for Fletcher Pilates, he has taught teacher training programs and workshops both domestically throughout the United States, and internationally in Europe and Asia.
David holds certifications from the Pilates Method Alliance, Precision Nutrition, American Ballet Theatre, and National Academy of Sports Medicine.