Image courtesy of Dana Santi
CADILLAC
“The equipment and the method are so very intertwined. My choice of equipment has always been Gratz and I believe the classical method can only be translated using it.”
— Dana Santi
About Dana Santi
Dana Santi began studying the Pilates method in 1996 in Evanston, Illinois. She trained under Juanita Lopez and was certified by Romana Kryzanowska in 1998. After certification, Dana taught and managed The Pilates Studio of The Midwest at Hubbard Street in Chicago, a certification studio affiliated with The New York Pilates Studio® and The Pilates Guild™.
In 2002, Dana opened The Pilates Core, Inc. in LaGrange, Illinois. She has long believed that maintaining authentic Pilates principles is central to building a successful studio. In 2004, Dana began studying with Jay Grimes in Los Angeles, an experience she describes as life changing.
Dana continues to dedicate significant time to studying and collaborating with classically trained teachers. Together, they organize workshops and conferences focused on preserving and teaching the traditional Pilates method.
In 2016, Dana closed The Pilates Core, relocated the studio, and rebranded as Dana Santi Pilates. The transition allowed her greater flexibility to teach, travel, train, and spend time with her family. Dana also teaches on Pilates Anytime and currently serves as Co-Chair and founding member of the Authentic Pilates Union.