Elise and Carl Corry founded the Pilates Fitness

Studio in 2000. Establishing this thriving studio was

the culmination of over 25 years and 10,000 hours of

teaching and training in Joseph Pilates’ Method of

Body Conditioning. Their many years of training were

overseen by the Midwest’s esteemed Pilates

teacher-trainer, Juanita Lopez. In 1999, Carl and

Elise were certified by the world renowned Romana

Kryzanowska from Romana’s Pilates. Over the past 5

years, Carl and Elise have trained 3 instructors

certified by Romana’s Pilates.

     Elise was chosen at age 12 by George Balanchine to

attend his prestigious School of American Ballet in

New York City. When she graduated at 16 she was

immediately taken into the New York City Ballet where

she danced corps, solo, and principal roles for 10

years before going to Europe to dance with Rudolf

Nureyev. When she returned in the early 80’s, Elise

studied Pilates intensely with Judy Kovan and Patrick

Strong to compliment her dancing. Upon receiving her

Pilates certification in 1999, Elise has been training

clients on the authentic Pliates Method.  She has

worked with clients of all capabilities, and has

guided the training of 3 apprentices.  Elise enjoys

refining clients’ techniques for the method helping

clients get the most out of their Pilates practice.

     Carl enjoyed a 20 year career with the Joffrey Ballet

in New York City rising from scholarship student to

assistant Ballet Master between 1975 and 1995. Carl

danced many of the most notable roles in the Joffrey

repertory and was often acclaimed by Clive Barnes and

Anna Kisselgoff of the New York Times. After more than

5000 performances with the Joffrey Balley, Carl became

Ballet Master and resident choreographer for the St.

Louis Ballet from 1995 to 1997. Carl continues to be a

guest artist, guest teacher, and choreographer to