Ann Toran, is a native New Yorker, born in Manhattan, who made
Pilates her career after reaping it's benefits as an injured ballet
dancer. In 1980, Ann sustained a major back injury while performing
with The Croatian National Theater in Zagreb, Croatia, which was
considered career threatening. She became a Pilates devotee after
experiencing its effectiveness in both her rehabilitation and her
improved fitness. Thanks to the Pilates Method she not only
performed again, but was subsequently promoted to Soloist!
Although Ann stopped her performance career 30+ years ago, she
continues to perform daily in the Pilates studio as both a Balanced
Body Master Instructor and perpetual student! She and her husband,
Chiropractor Errol Toran, have dedicated themselves to making the
Pilates reformer affordable and available to everyone at their
Pilates Reforming New York locations in Manhattan.
Ann is NCPT Certified and continues to further her Pilates
education by attending several conferences annually, as well as
through study with various Pilates educators. Ann completed the
Pilates Master Mentor Program with Pilates Elder Lolita San Miguel
in November of 2011 and is now considered a Second Generation
Pilates teacher. She was first certified by Polestar Pilates in the
Reformer, Mat and Studio (all apparatus) certifications. After
teaching for Polestar Pilates, Ann joined Balanced Body Education
in 2008 as a Balanced Body Master Instructor and currently conducts
Pilates Teacher Training at her Pilates Reforming New York 38th St
studio. Pilates Reforming New York is a designated Balanced Body
Authorized Training Center.
Ann feels the ultimate honor and challenge is developing and
inspiring the next generation of Pilates teachers. Ann considers
herself somewhat an ambassador of Pilates, enthusiastically
traveling around the world to share her Pilates passion. She was a
regular guest teacher in Lausanne, Switzerland where she taught the
Balanced Body repertoire for several years. An avid traveler Ann is
thrilled to have taught in many countries including London,
England; Valencia, Spain; Florence, Italy; Hong Kong; Prague, Czech
Republic; Rio Janeiro, Brazil; Seoul, South Korea;
Moscow,Russia;Istanbul, Turkey; Belgrade, Serbia and Mumbai, India
- where she was the first Balanced Body Pilates teacher invited to
train Pilates teachers; and Monchengladbach, Germany - where the
first Pilates Day conference under Lolita San Miguel was held in
May 2011.
Ann describes her signature Reformer class as an intense, faster
paced (she is a New Yorker after all) and demanding contemporary
Pilates experience. A stickler for technique, she is very serious
about her student’s improvement and there is a constant stream of
encouragement and productive feedback throughout her Reformer
classes. As a former dancer she often incorporates creative
choreography in her class making the class challenging for both
dancers and non-dancers alike.
Recent Reviews:
“I really loved Ann and her method of teaching. She is a true
advocate of accuracy while teaching Pilates and she is a true
inspiration. I really enjoyed her classes and I am looking forward
to attending her classes and continuing my Pilates education.
”Ann is an incredible instructor!“
Ann is a superlative teacher. In a group setting, Ann easily
evaluates the needs of the individual student, then sets forth
working with their strengths and weakness, encouraging the student
to develop more fully. I spent a weekend with 4 other students of
various abilities and backgrounds and through her inclusive
teaching style I left the workshop inspired by each person. Ann is
a master in her craft as well as a master teacher.”
Find out more about Ann on her website:
https://anntoran.com