Pilates on Elmwood

Specialties

Pilates on Elmwood formerly Downtown Dallas Pilates to the original authentic teaching of Joseph and Claire Pilates, keeping in mind the evolution of our industry. Authentic and contemporary Pilates in Big Country Abilene TX.

We offer a personalized approach to wellness.

Yoga* massage *nutrition* personal training* Thai Yoga Massage

* Pre and post therapy

Prenatal, postnatal pilates as well as brides are other areas we specialize in

No membership fees, no enrollment fees true health and wellness programming.

History

Established in 2008.

Don Kirby originally from Abilene has moved back from Dallas.

He was nominated as trainer of the year 3 years in a row as owner of Downtown Dallas Pilates

Don has over 20 years of experience in teaching Mind Body Connection.

Before Starting his career Don was a Varsity Swimmer, Gymnast and Diver at Abilene High Starting and a Ballet Dancer with AMBC 1986 under the direction of Marj Baucum

Meet the Business Owner

Donald L.

Business Owner

Don Kirby former owner of Started in 1986 Downtown Dallas Pilates under the direction of Marj Baucum [a former dancer of Ballet Russe]. Although Don’s lineage of work comes from Eve Gentry,

He credits Marj Bacaum as his teachers of the highest regard. This is where Don had his introduction with mind body connection.

Upon moving to Dallas in the early 1990’s, Don continued with his passion for ballet and other forms of disciplined dance by performing with the Dallas Metropolitan Ballet,

Dallas Black Dance Theater, and Krassovska School of Dance [Nathalie Krassovska, former Ballet Russe Principal Dancer].

He also taught Ball Room Dance and competed for the Mid-​Cities Dance Center.

While continuing his practice of Classical and Contemporary forms of Pilates in the later 90’s, Don began his study of Yoga.

His study of Yoga included the Hatha, Iyengar, Bikram, and Ashtanga disciplines.

Completed all 5 levels to completion at the prestigious school CoreDynamics in Santa fe New MEX.