Anna Woolley Shaffer doing Pilates at Joseph Pilates studio, NYC 1953

My mom, Anna Shaffer, studied directly with Joe Pilates. Here is a short film he filmed of her. His wife Clara is in the last bit. I remember going to the studio on 8th Ave as a kid. I especially remember the strong pine soap in the showers. Anna danced with The Atlanta Ballet, The National Ballet, professional opera companies and in Broadway musical tours. She was the founding director of Baltimore Ballet Theater and The Harford Concert Ballet Company. She currently teaches Pilates and ballet in Palm Coast Florida. If you would like to contact Anna directly, please email her at [email protected]