Extra training – Dance conditioning with Pilates, Pilates for Injuries and Pathologies Clara is deeply passionate about Pilates and moving in general. Having been a professional Ballet dancer, movement and the body have become a second language. Clara began practicing Pilates 13 years ago as recommended by her ballet teacher. At the age of 16 she joined Central School of Ballet in London for professional full time dance training. From there Pilates started to form an integral part of her everyday life. Pilates was a vital part of Clara’s training and professional career on stage, strengthening her whole body and preventing injuries. Clara danced with Teatrul de Balet Sibiu in Romania and Oklahoma City Ballet in the USA where she was lucky enough to perform in ballets such as ‘Swan Lake’ and ‘The Nutcracker’. Unfortunately, due to overused tendons she had to undergo two ankle surgeries and had to spend a lot of time in rehabilitation. Despite not being able to dance during that time she expanded her own personal understanding of the body and fell in love with Pilates even more, this led her to complete her training with BASI. Initially Clara started with her Mat qualification. However, after a year of teaching matwork and experiencing the joy of helping people move better and feel better she decided to complete her full Comprehensive training and feels excited to expand her knowledge and delve in further to the Pilates world.