Ashley Zarr
Instructor
Originally hailing from Iowa Falls, Iowa, Ashley grew up actively involved in dance, theatre, and teaching (it’s in her blood- both her parents have their Masters in Education). Following her passion for dance and the freedom and joy that movement inspires, she earned her BA in Dance from the University of Iowa, sharing that love through teaching at multiple studios both in Iowa, as well as here in the Valley after her relocation in 2010 to follow her dream of dancing professionally. Having been fortunate enough to work with multiple companies over the past eight years, as a freelance artist and company member, and working with children and adults in the dance medium for the past 13 years, Pilates was a natural transition from the dance world. Introduced to the idea of the Teacher Training program through Club Pilates by fellow former dance company members Jordyn Siegfried and Erin Lovrien, Ashley jumped in with both feet. Having suffered from multiple injuries in her college dance career, but adamant about pursuing a healthy lifestyle for as long as she can remember, Ashley has been both inspired and impressed with the personal healing and physical advancements she’s seen in her own body, as well as those she’s been fortunate enough to work with. Excited by the possibilities and passionate about the journey, Ashley is looking forward to helping other see the potential within themselves that can only truly be unlocked by this “Mind-Body Connection” that Joseph Pilates knew to be true so many years ago. In addition to pursuing all things health, Ashley loves being outdoors, especially if it involves the woods or water, creating handmade gifts for those she loves, cooking, and spending time with her friends and fiancée, Jon, and, of course, dancing.