Who we are
At ShadowOfaDancer™ we believe in a holistic approach to training for any person and athlete at every level of experience. Both as a way to prevent injury, and improve posture & technique. We place high priority on alignment and quality of movement, and specialize in posture correction, reduction of joint & muscle pain, and improved movement quality. Students are encouraged to understand their bodies and to not be afraid to ask questions.
ShadowOfaDancer™ has built a reputation around being able to problem solve with our clients regarding pain or movement concerns. Allowing our clients to be able to better understand their bodies and take more control of their own recovery process when dealing with injuries or other movement issues. We work with people from all walks of life. Ranging from professional movers to novices just looking to stay fit.
Each session is designed around the individual mover and what they need. This could be anything from perfecting technique to injury recovery to overall fitness. It totally depends on you and your goals!
Meet Your Trainer
“Great artists are people who find the way to be themselves in their art.”
Jessica Woodman
Founder
As a dance instructor and personal trainer, Jessica has over 15 years of teaching experience and attends seminars and other courses each year to continue to provide her students with the highest level of training. Over the years she has worked with people from all walks of life. Ranging from professional movers to novices just looking to stay fit. She firmly believes everyone is capable of moving beautifully through understanding and learning to work with the body they have.
As a dance teacher, her students have been accepted into various college programs including but not limited to Lines BFA Program, Arts Umbrella, & Juilliard. Many of her dance students have gone on to have successful careers in LA, NYC, & around the world.
In conjunction with her teaching career, in 2022 Jessica retired from the stage after a more than 15 year professional dance career. Over the course of her career she danced with Bay Pointe Ballet as a Principle, Oceanica Ballet, Menlowe Ballet, Oakland Ballet Company, and a host of other projects.
Degrees & Certifications
Bachelor of Arts in Performing Arts from St Mary's College of CA
GYROTONIC® & GYROKINESIS® methods:
GYROTONIC® Level 1
GYROTONIC® Level 2 Program 1
GYROKINESIS® Level 1
GYROTONIC® Jumping-Stretching Board
GYROTONER® Program 1
Specialized Courses:
Scoliosis and Dancers Enrichment, Pilates
GYROTONIC® Applications for Osteoporosis
GYROTONIC® Principles Applied to Dynamic Trunk Stabilization
Dance:
American Ballet Theatre Certified Teacher: Level Pre-Primary - Level 5
Pilates:
National Pilates Certified Trainer
